To be considered for graduate funding, applications should be received before April 15 for September admission. All new M.A. students are automatically considered for financial aid in the form of fellowships or teaching assistantships awarded by the Department or by the College of Graduate Studies and Research. No separate application is necessary. University Graduate Scholarships and Graduate Teaching Fellowships are available for a maximum of 24 months of total support for each M.A. student. New students are evaluated according to academic standing and promise as indicated in the application file. 
Students are also encouraged to apply for the following scholarships:

Marguerite Périllat Award of Excellence – award value up to $5,000

  • Open to undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Studies who have been, or will be involved in travel or activities associated with Canadian Francophone culture and language.
  • Project proposals may include online academic training or educational activities in Québec, as well as travel.
  • Selection is based on academic achievement and the merits of the project proposal.
  • To apply, submit a one-page proposal outlining your activities and budget to asg.studentawards@usask.ca.

DEADLINE DATE: March 31

David Edney Masters Scholarship – $20,000

To enrich the cultural life of Canada by promoting the study of other cultures.

  • Open to full-time students at the University of Saskatchewan who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and who are pursuing a Masters degree in the Humanities or Fine Arts related to the study of:
    • Indigenous culture in North America.
    • Any other culture outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • Selection is based on academic achievement and the merits of the submitted statement. It is intended that a recipient may not receive this scholarship more than once.
  • To apply, submit a statement (300 words max.) detailing scholarship suitability to asg.studentawards@usask.ca.

DEADLINE DATE:  May 31

David Edney Travel Scholarships – several $2,500 min.

To support both undergraduate and graduate student travel.

  • Open to full-time students at the University of Saskatchewan who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and who are pursuing a degree in the Humanities or Fine Arts. Preference will be given to students pursuing theatre or French studies.
    • Travel must be to a country or countries outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • To be eligible, applicants must submit a statement (300 words max.) detailing scholarship suitability.
  • Selection is based on the merits of the submitted statement.
  • To apply, submit a statement (300 words max.) to asg.studentawards@usask.ca detailing your travel plans and its benefits to your studies.

DEADLINE DATE:  February 15

Additionally, we encourage future graduate students to look up the various scholarships and awards available to them by accessing the university's scholarships and awards webpage.  

Departmental Teaching Assistantships

Departmental teaching assistantships may be awarded for the fall and winter terms. Teaching assistants are responsible for teaching support such as undergraduate tutorials, marking for junior level French courses or other duties as determined by the Department Head and Graduate Student Advisor (see current rates of pay for graduate students). They will also be encouraged to become active members of the French speaking communities, both at the university and at large.