BURSARIES
Each year, Opening Doors to Tomorrow awards bursaries to students pursuing training and post-secondary education. Bursaries recognize students who are taking the next step toward their career goals and help reduce financial barriers to education.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS
OD2T Bursary Poster 2025-2026
Applications for the 2026 bursary program are now closed. Applications will reopen in 2027. We encourage you to review the eligibility requirements and application materials in advance so they are ready when applications open.
Eligibility
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Must be accepted to attend a post-secondary education institution (includes apprenticeship and technical schools).
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Must be one of the following:
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a student of the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division
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a student of the Prince Albert Catholic School Division
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a student of Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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an employee of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (Healthcare North East)
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an employee of PA Community Futures
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an employee of the City of Prince Albert
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Funding amounts
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Bursaries are awarded up to $1,000 per successful applicant.
Application timelines
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Each year, applications open in March and close in mid-May. Exact deadlines will be posted once applications have opened.
Required Documents
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Supporting statement of need, intended use, and why you believe you deserve the bursary. The following may be included: financial need, community involvement, future career plans, relevant achievements, relevant accomplishments, and recognition you have received.
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Proof of acceptance to a post-secondary (after high school) education or professional development opportunity.
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Most recent, unofficial transcript of academic achievement. (ex. SK Ministry of Education transcript)
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Two (2) letters of reference supporting your application for the OD2T bursary. Please include contact information for both references.
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Proof of enrolment is not required at the time of application but will be required prior to awarding of the bursary
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Please do not submit original documents as they will not be returned.
For more bursary information, contact us:
BURSARY RECIPIENTS
2025-2026 OD2T Bursary Recipients
Dominic Coulombe - $500 Birch Hills Public School
Whitmore Galbraith - $250 Carlton Comprehensive Public High School
Brooke Gehon - $500 Kinistino Public School
Milka Kiflay - $1,000 Carlton Comprehensive Public High School
Brooklyn Klaassen - $500 W.P. Sandin Public High School
Ryan Pidborochynski - $250 Carlton Comprehensive Public High School
Jadon Sosnowski - $250 Ecole St Mary High School
Cohen Toporowski - $250 Carlton Comprehensive Public High School
Kathleen Zinovich - $500 Big River/Distance Learning
City of Prince Albert Opening Doors to the Future Bursary
Ngoc Ninh Hieu Tran - $1,000 Ecole St Mary High School
