Great news for graduate students! Applications are now open for the University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship (UGS), a prestigious fully funded award for master’s and PhD programs. In this article, we explain the scholarship benefits, eligibility requirements, and application process.
The University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded scholarship for international students, offering $30,000 per year for PhD and $25,000 per year for master’s, along with a $5,000 travel allowance that can be used over the duration of the award.
Ranked among Canada’s top medical/doctoral universities, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is renowned for its integrated research in human, animal, and plant sciences. As one of Canada’s leading research-intensive institutions, it provides a collaborative academic environment supported by world-class facilities and advanced analytical tools.
The UGS is available only to students in select departments. Eligible new and continuing students in good academic standing must be nominated by their department to be considered for this award.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s / Doctoral
- Institution: University of Saskatchewan
- Study Location: Canada
- Program Duration: 4 years (PhD), 3 years (Master’s)
- Deadline: February 28
Courses Offered:
- Anthropology
- Art & Art History
- Curriculum Studies
- Education – cross-departmental PhD program
- Indigenous Studies
- Languages, Literature, & Cultural Studies
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences
- Linguistics & Religious Studies
- Marketing
- Music
- Philosophy
- Small Animal Clinical Sciences
- Veterinary Pathology
- Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Scholarship Coverage
University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Master’s – $25,000/year plus tuition (2.5 yrs.)
- PhD – $30,000/year plus tuition (4 yrs.)
$5,000 travel allowance, which may be used over the life of the award.
Eligibility Criteria for University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship
To be eligible for University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All World Countries
- All University Graduate Scholarships (UGS) recipients must be full-time, fully-qualified students who are either continuing their program or are in the process of being admitted into a graduate degree program.
- Students must be in the first 36 months of a Master’s degree program or the first 48 months of a Doctoral degree program to apply for or hold a UGS.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 80% average as a continuing student or entrance average as a prospective student.
