Which entrance award best suits you?
Whether you’re finishing high school or looking to switch career paths, now is the perfect opportunity to start planning what’s next — and how to pay for it.
We offer more than $5 million in scholarships and bursaries to students in almost every program. Find your personality type below and check out just some of the awards you can apply for before you start at SAIT.
For the go-getter.
You have a vision of where you want to go but need a little help getting there. Thanks to the generosity of Calgary philanthropist David Bissett, you could receive a full ride.
We’re talking full tuition and mandatory fees. Does it get any better?
Bissett Bursary Program
Value: cost of tuition and mandatory SAIT fees | Number available: up to 20
Renewal available
Criteria:
- career planning in place
- academic achievement
- financial need
- community involvement
Deadline: apply any time
For the scholar.
You’ve worked hard and kept your grades up. Treat yourself — apply for awards recognizing high academic achievement.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
Value: $4,000 | Number available: one
Possible renewal for three years for an additional $3,500 annually
Criteria:
- entering a diploma, applied degree or degree program
- for a recent high school graduate (no longer than 18 months between graduation and SAIT enrolment)
- financial need
- academic achievement of 75% based on prerequisite marks
- community involvement
- Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
Deadline: July 15 extended to Aug. 7
The TD Bank Group
Value: $1,000 | Number available: nine
Possible renewal for three years for an additional $3,500 annually
Criteria:
- entering the Bachelor of Business Administration program in the School of Business
- academic achievement (75% or higher)
- community involvement
Deadline: July 15 extended to Aug. 7
For the do-gooder.
You’re an advocate for change and a force for good. Leverage your community involvement to kick-start your career.
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology
Value: $5,000 | Number available: four
Possible renewal for three years for an additional $3,500 annually
Criteria:
- entering one of the following programs: Automated Systems Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Applied Technology Geographic Information Systems, Bachelor of Applied Technology Information Systems, Broadcast Systems Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Object-Oriented Software Developer
- academic merit
- leadership through community involvement
- may study at SAIT or at distance delivery sites within Canada
Process:
- in the event of a tie, financial need will be considered
Deadline: July 15 extended to Aug. 7
Carthy Foundation
Value: $5,000 | Number available: four
Possible renewal for three years for an additional $3,500 annually
Criteria:
- entering one of the following programs: Administrative Information Management, Bachelor of Applied Technology Information Systems, Baking and Pastry Arts, Broadcast Systems Technology, Business Administration, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic, Film and Video Production, Graphic Communication and Print Technology, Health Information Management, Hospitality Management, Journalism, Legal Assistant, Library Information Technology, New Media Production and Design, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles, Professional Cooking, Radio Television and Broadcast News, Respiratory Therapy, Travel and Tourism
- academic achievement
- financial need
- leadership/community involvement
Deadline: July 15 extended to Aug. 7
For the multi-tasker.
Looking to juggle school with your current employment or parenthood? There are awards to help you do that.
Olympia Trust Value
Value: $3,000 | Number available: one
Criteria:
- for a student entering the Business Administration program in the School of Business
- financial need
- academic achievement
- Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
- preference given to a student currently employed (full- or part-time). Please provide a letter of reference from your employer to the Student Awards office in Heritage Hall room AA113.
Deadline: July 15 extended to Aug. 7
Esmail Bharwani
Funded by: Esmail Safana Farzana Fayaz Bharwani Foundation
Value: $930 | Number available: four
Criteria:
- financial need
- academic achievement
- two awards for students entering the Bachelor of Business Administration program:
- one for a single parent
- one for a mature student demonstrating career discovery
- two awards for students entering any full-time program in the School of Health and Public Safety:
- one for a student demonstrating community involvement with preference for a student employed or recently employed with a not-for-profit organization
- one for a mature student demonstrating career discovery
Deadline: July 15 extended to Aug. 7
For the female trailblazer.
You’re breaking down traditional gender roles and setting your course for success. Apply for a financial boost to help you get there.
WXN Inspiring Leader
Value: $5,000 | Number available: one
Criteria:
- entering one of the following programs: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Applied Technology, Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- leadership and community involvement
- academic achievement in prerequisite subjects
- financial need
- female student
Deadline: July 15 extended to Aug. 7
Caldwell Family Award
Value: $1,200 | Number available: one
Criteria:
- entering the Bachelor of Applied Technology Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Technology or Power Engineer Technology programs
- financial need
- academic achievement in prerequisite subjects required for admission
- female student
Deadline: July 15 extended to Aug. 7
Find an award that speaks to you. Visit SAIT’s 2020/21 Entrance Awards Guide to browse scholarships and bursaries.
Award applications open May 1, 2020. Visit sait.ca for application tips, step-by-step instructions and additional support.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.