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.
Applications are now closed. Only successful recipients will be notified. Applications will reopen in 2025.
SGEU Awards for Full-time Studies
SGEU offers the following three bursaries for SGEU members and/or their dependants.
Sharon Hurd Bursary
2024 recipient: John Honored
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.
SGEU Financial Need Bursary
2024 recipients: Allie MacDonald, Kayla McKenzie
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 Financial Need Bursary
Best essay
2024 recipient: Kayla McKenzie
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
SGEU Awards for Part-time Studies
2024 recipients: Yayhan-Al Islam, Kyleen Pangracs
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.
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.
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
2024 recipient: Richard Yeomans
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.
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
2024 recipient: Amee Bodani, Teeka Tyndall
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: 2 x $250
Application deadline: August 31
Note: More information is available on the application page.
Indigenous Scholarship
2024 recipient: Allie MacDonald, Keisha Ermine
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)
Application deadline: June 30, 2024
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Scholarship
2024 recipients: Teeka Tyndall, Keisha Ermine
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.
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
2024 recipients: Judson Weir and Aidan Penny
Scholarship amount: $2000 (2)
Application deadline: July 31 at 5 PM
Local 1101 Scholarship Information
Regina Local 1101 - Keith Jackson Memorial Scholarship
2024 recipient: Miranda Peace
Scholarship amount: $2000
Application deadline: July 31 at 5 PM
Local 1101 Scholarship Information
Regina Local 1101 - Anna Mnushkin Memorial Scholarship
2024 recipient: Kelsey Konjoka
Scholarship amount: $2000
Application deadline: July 31 at 5 PM
Local 1101 Scholarship Information
Regina Local 1101 - John Wolkowski Memorial Scholarship
2024 recipient: Meerah Ashraf
Scholarship amount: $2000
Application deadline: July 31 at 5 PM
Local 1101 Scholarship Information
Saskatoon Local 1102 Bursary
2024 recipient: Sania Sami
Bursary amount: $1000
Application deadline: September 30
Saskatoon Local 1102 - Martin d'Entremont Bursary
2024 recipient: Melissa Williams
Bursary amount: $1500
Application deadline: September 30
Apply for Local 1102 Bursaries
Battlefords Local 1103 Scholarships
2024 recipients: Kayden Dudding
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
2024 recipient: Abigail Sinclair, Kristin Tolley-Procyk
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
2024 recipient: Julie Henrikson and Jonah Neufeld
Scholarship amount: $1000 (2)
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 details in mailings from the SFL to affiliated Locals. Some SGEU locals offer scholarships for this camp.
