Financial Aid, Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary education and labour education

In the labour movement, we recognize the vital importance of education to a healthy
and prosperous workforce. However, we also know that post-secondary education is out of reach for many middle-class families due to increased tuition costs, the growing privatization of post-secondary
schools, and the fact that wages have not grown to meet the rising cost of tuition.

To help with the high cost of education, our unions, locals, and affiliated organizations
provide a wide range of scholarships for students connected to SGEU. In this directory, you will find post-secondary awards, scholarships, and bursaries valued at over $60,000. Union activists who want to pursue labour studies opportunities have access to funding valued over $20,000.


SGEU Awards for Full-time Studies

SGEU offers the following three bursaries for SGEU members and/or their dependants.

Sharon Hurd Bursary

2022 recipient: Ethan Waldner

The Provincial Education and Publicity Committee is pleased to name one of our full-time bursaries in honour of Sharon Hurd. As SGEU Education Officer from 1987 to 2002, Sharon Hurd developed the union's first comprehensive steward education program—the Leadership Development program. This bursary is available to an SGEU member or their dependant who is enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies.

Bursary amount: $2000

Application deadline: August 15

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Sharon Hurd Bursary

SGEU Bursary

2022 recipients: Almario Jr. Clemente, Grayson Tourney

SGEU is offering two bursaries for SGEU members and dependants who are enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies. At least one will be awarded to a self-identified applicant from the SGEU equity-seeking groups. If no applicants from these groups apply or qualify, the bursary will be awarded to one of the other applicants.

Bursary amount: $2000 (x2)

Application deadline: August 15

Note: More information is available on the bursary application page.

Apply for SGEU Bursary

Best essay

2022 recipient: Brianne Louiseize

SGEU is offering a financial award for best essay. The essay topics can be viewed on the application page.

Award amount: $1500

Application deadline: August 15

Apply for Best Essay Bursary


SGEU Awards for Part-time Studies

2022 recipients: Russell Charlton, David Robb

The union is offering two bursaries for SGEU members and their dependants who are enrolled in part-time studies. At least one will be awarded to a self-identified applicant from the SGEU equity-seeking groups. If not applicants from these gropus apply or qualify, the bursary will be awarded to one of the other applicants. This bursary covers fall, winter or spring sessions.

Bursary amount: $1000 (x2)

Application deadline: August 15

Note: More information is available on the bursary application page.

Apply for Part-Time Studies Awards


Community Services Sector Scholarships

2022 Lynda Bliss Memorial Scholarship recipient: Rianna Kish

2022 Anne Burkholder Memorial Scholarship recipient: Ginelle C. Peterson

Community Services Sector awards the Lynda Bliss Memorial Scholarship and the Anne Burkholder Memorial Scholarship annually. These scholarships are open to all members of the SGEU Community Services Sector in good standing, their spouses or dependants.

Note: The Community Services Sector may consider applications from other sectors should there be no qualifying candidate from the Community Services Sector.

Scholarship amount: $500 (2)

Application deadline: August 15

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Community Services Scholarship


Crown Sector Scholarships

The Crown Sector awards four Susan Jeannotte Memorial Bursaries and one Christine Day Memorial Scholarship each year. These bursaries and scholarship are open to all SGEU Crown Sector members, spouses and dependants. To find out if you are in the Crown Sector, please look at your union membership card: the four-digit Sector # must start with the number 2.

Susan Jeannotte Memorial Bursaries

2022 recipients: Emily Herzberger and Tahir Zaman

Two $2,000 bursaries for full-time, and two $1,000 bursaries for part-time studies, are available to members in good standing who have held memberships in the union for at least one year and are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution, community college, or other post-secondary institution; the Labour College of Canada; and other recognized institutions or courses considered appropriate by the committee.

Bursary amounts: $2000 (2); $1000 (1)

Application deadline: August 15

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Crown Scholarships

Christine Day Memorial Scholarship

2022 recipient: Seth Lendrum

One $2,000 scholarship for full-time students is available to members in good standing who have held memberships in the union for at least one year and are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution, community college, or other post-secondary institution; the Labour College of Canada; and other recognized institutions or courses considered appropriate by the committee.

Scholarship amount: $1000

Application deadline: August 15

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Crown Scholarships


Education Sector Financial Awards

The Education Sector supports three bursaries in memorial of three of our former members. The Education Sector also offers two scholarships for members and three scholarships for members' dependants.

These bursaries, financial awards and scholarships are open to SGEU Education Sector members in good standing or a member's dependant that is accepted in any post-secondary program at any approved public institution in Saskatchewan for programs starting between July 1 and June 30.

Anand Vaid Memorial Bursary

2022 recipient: Madigan MacKay

Anand, like most who get involved with the union, began as a steward in the 90s at the Wascana Campus in Regina. He listened to his fellow co-workers and their plights and wanted to do more to assist them to understand and learn more about their rights and their collective agreement. Anand branched out to serve on several committees to assist others and also gain a better understanding of how best to represent his co-workers.

Bursary amount: $1000

Application deadline: August 31

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Education Sector Bursaries

Tracey Kurtenbach Memorial Bursary

2022 recipient: Junea Wilderman

Tracey started her work as a steward for the members of the Professional Services bargaining unit and then as the local campus chairperson. She went on to become the bargaining committee chairperson and steered the membership through many significant changes and events.

Bursary amount: $1000

Application deadline: August 31

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Education Sector Bursaries

Shawna North Memorial Bursary

2022 recipient: Alexis Gerski

Shawna was a very vocal and active member at the Moose Jaw Campus of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She started as a steward at the then-named SIAST Palliser Campus. She worked hard to support the local members and went on to become campus chair in 2009.

Bursary amount: $1500

Application deadline: August 31

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Education Sector Bursaries

Scholarship Dependant Graduating Grade 12

2022 recipients: Ruel Alcaron, Sierra Korte

Scholarship amount: $1000 (x2)

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Scholarship Dependant Continuing University Secondary Studies

2022 recipient: Molly Chartier

Bursary recipient: $1000

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Scholarship Member in Good Standing

2022 recipients: Tracey Conrad, Shayla Lantz

Scholarship amount: $500 (x2)

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Education Sector Scholarships


Environmental Studies Financial Award

2022 recipient: Emily Herzberger

SGEU is offering a financial award to SGEU members in good standing, their spouses or dependants who intend to pursue post-secondary education in a field related to the environment.

Award amount: $500

Application deadline: August 15

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Environmental Studies Award


Health Sector Scholarships

Health Sector Bursaries

2022 recipients: None

The Health Sector is awarding four $500 busraries. These bursaries are open to all Health Sector members in good standing, their spouses and/or dependants. The applicant must be registered in either full-time or part-time studies at a recognized post-seconary institution. All applicants must apply in good faith as to the completion of their studies.

Scholarship amount: $500 (4)

Application deadline: September 30

Apply for Health Sector bursaries

Local 3354-1 Scholarship

2022 recipient: None

This $250 scholarship is open to students who are graduating from grade 12 during the current school year from a school outside the City of Melfort and whose parent/guardian is a member in good standing of SGEU Local 3354-1.

Scholarship amount: $250

Application deadline: April 30

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for Local 3354-1 Scholarship

Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate Scholarship (Local 3354-1)

2022 recipient: None

This $250 scholarship is open only to MUCC students in grade 12 during the current school term and will attend post-secondary in the fall and whose parent/guardian is a member in good stadning of SGEU Local 3354-1.

Scholarship amount: $250

Application deadline: April 30

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for MUCC Scholarship

Local 3354-3 Scholarship

2022 recipient: Keshia Hrynchyshyn

The Health Sector Local 3354-3 awards up to two $250 scholarships annually. The scholarships are open to all Local 3354-3 members in good standing, their spouses and dependent(s). The applicant must be registered in either full-time or part-time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution. All applicants must apply in good faith as to the completion of their studies.

Scholarship amount: $250 (2)

Application deadline: September 30

Apply for Local 3353-3 Scholarship


Human Rights & Equity (HRE) Scholarship

2022 recipient: Emily Herzberger

SGEU's HRE Committee will be awarding one scholarship to an SGEU member, partner or dependant of an SGEU member who will be continuing their post-secondary education in a Saskatchewan unionized educational institution in the education year.

Scholarship amount: $500

Application deadline: August 31

Note: More information is available on the application page.

apply for HRE Scholarship


Indigenous Scholarship

2022 recipient: Bailey Boutilier

SGEU's Indigenous Committee will be awarding a minimum of one scholarship to an SGEU member,  or dependant of an SGEU member who will be continuing their post-secondary education in a Saskatchewan unionized educational institution.

Scholarship amount: $1000 (minimum of one)

Application deadline: August 31

Note: More information is available on the application page.

apply for SGEU Indigenous Scholarship


National Union (NUPGE) Scholarships

Each year, NUPGE offers seven scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are offered to the children or grandchildren and foster children or grandchildren of current or retired National Union members who are starting a post-secondary education in a public educational institution.

  • Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
  • Scholarship for Black Studnets
  • Scholarship for Indigenous Students
  • Scholarship for 2SLGBTQIA+ Students
  • Scholarship for Students of Colour
  • Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
  • Tommy Douglas Scholarship
  • Young Worker Scholarships (2)

Learn more and apply

Application deadline: June 30, 2024


Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Scholarship

2023 recipients: Emily Herzberger, Nikolas Gelinas

SGEU's OH&S Committee will be awarding two scholarships, available to all SGEU members in good standing, their spouses or dependants.

Scholarship amount: $500 (2)

Application deadline: August 15

Note: More information is available on the application page.

Apply for OH&S Scholarship


Prairie School for Union Women

The SGEU Women's Committee provides a number of sponsorships each year to SGEU women to attend this labour school. Contact your sector's representative for more information.


Public Service Sector Scholarships

Regina Local 1101 Scholarships

2022 recipients: Gavin Herbert, Garrick Herbert

Scholarship amount: $2000 (2)

Application deadline: July 31 at 5 PM

Local 1101 Scholarship Information

Regina Local 1101 - Keith Jackson Memorial Scholarship

2022 recipient: Autin Chernishenko

Scholarship amount: $2000

Application deadline: July 31 at 5 PM

Local 1101 Scholarship Information

Regina Local 1101 - Anna Mnushkin Memorial Scholarship

2022 recipient: Sydney Bouzash

Scholarship amount: $2000

Application deadline: July 31 at 5 PM

Local 1101 Scholarship Information

Regina Local 1101 - John Wolkowski Memorial Scholarship

2022 recipient: Kendal Trytten

Scholarship amount: $2000

Application deadline: July 31 at 5 PM

Local 1101 Scholarship Information

Saskatoon Local 1102 Bursary

2022 recipient: None

Bursary amount: $1000

Application deadline: September 30

Saskatoon Local 1102 - Martin d'Entremont Bursary

2022 recipient: None

Bursary amount: $1500

Application deadline: September 30

Apply for Local 1102 Bursaries

Battlefords Local 1103 Scholarships

2022 recipients: None

Scholarship amount: $500 (2)

Application deadline: August 31

Local 1103 Scholarship Application

Weyburn Local 1104 Bursary

2022 recipient: None

Bursary amount: $1500 (if only one application), $750 (if two or more applications received, two applicants will receive $750 each)

Application deadline: August 31

Local 1104 Bursary Information

Prince Albert Local 1105 Scholarship

2022 recipient: None

Scholarship amount: $750 (2)

Application deadline: August 15

Local 1105 Scholarship Application

Hudson Bay Local 1107 Scholarship

2022 recipients: None

Scholarship amount: $250 (2)

Application deadline: May 31

Local 1107 Scholarship Information

Swift Current Local 1108 Bursary

2022 recipients: Jenessa Fournier, Madison Jacksteit

Bursary amount: $1500 (2)

Application deadline: July 31

Local 1108 Bursary Application

Humboldt Local 1109 Scholarships

2022 recipient: None

Scholarship amounts: $300 (2), $200 (1)

Application deadline: September 1

Local 1109 Scholarship Information

Moose Jaw Local 1110 Scholarship

2023 recipient: Josephine Hudson

Scholarship amount: $1000

Application deadline: August 30

Local 1110 Scholarship Application

Nipawin Local 1112 Scholarships

2022 recipients: Jana Lewis, Benett Howes, Miguel Pacis

Scholarship amount: $500 (4)

Application deadline: July 1

Local 1112 Scholarship Information

Melfort Local 1114 Scholarship

2022 recipient: None

Scholarship amount: $750

Application deadline: May 15

Local 1114 Scholarship Application

Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate Scholarship (Local 1114)

2022 recipients: Olivia Durrell, Maiah Lee

This $750 scholarship is open only to Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate students in grade 12 during the current school term and whose parent or guardian is a member of Local 1114.

To apply, contact MUCC with the name of the place where the parent or guardian works.

The school will select the recipient and determine the parent/guardian's membership before naming the recipient at graduation.

Scholarship amount: $750

Yorkton Local 1115 Learning Grant

2022 recipient: None

Grant amount: Number and amount varies by year

Application deadline: August 31

Local 1115 Learning Grant Application

Estevan Local 1120 Scholarship

2022 recipient: Boden Dukart

Scholarship amount: $500

Application deadline: May 23

Local 1120 Scholarship Application

La Ronge/Missinipe Local 1121 Bursaries

2022 recipients (full-time studies): None

2022 recipient (part-time studies): None

Bursary amount for full-time student: $750 (4)

Bursary amount for part-time student: $250 (1)

Application deadline: September 15

Local 1121 Bursary Application

Buffalo Narrows Local 1122 Bursaries

2022 recipients: None

Bursary amount: $500 (3)

Application deadline: October 31

Local 1122 Bursary Application

WJ Bague Scholarship Application


Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Summer Camp

Children (aged 13 to 16) of SGEU members are eligible to attend the annual Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) Summer Camp. Watch for detai8ls in mailings from the SFL to affiliated Locals. Some SGEU locals offer scholarships for this camp.

Learn more and register