Entrance Awards

Value: $1,000

Number Available: 5

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, applied degree or degree programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement in prerequisite subjects from high school, and writes about why they are choosing SAIT and their program.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15
Spring intake - April 15

Value: $5,000

Number Available: 4

Eligible 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

Criteria:

For a student entering one of the above programs who exhibits academic achievement and demonstrates leadership through community involvement.  Secondary consideration will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15
Spring intake - April 15

Value: $1,250

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is an Alberta resident, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement. They must have attended the last year of high school in Alberta and have relocated more than 100 km to attend SAIT. To qualify for this award, they must not have received a certificate, diploma or degree from a post-secondary institution.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1,250

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is an Alberta resident with documented disabilities where additional expenses are not covered by government funding. To qualify for this award, they must have attended the last year of high school in Alberta, demonstrate financial need, exhibit academic achievement and not have received a certificate, diploma or degree from a post-secondary institution.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1,250

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma programs in the School for Digital Advanced Technology

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is an Alberta resident, attended the last year of high school in Alberta, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement.  To qualify for this award, they must not have received a certificate, diploma or degree from a post-secondary institution.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1,250

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is an Alberta resident, attended the last year of high school in Alberta, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement. To qualify for this award, they must not have received a certificate, diploma or degree from a post-secondary institution.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1,250

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma programs in the School of Health and Public Safety

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is an Alberta resident, attended the last year of high school in Alberta, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement. To qualify for this award, they must not have received a certificate, diploma or degree from a post-secondary institution.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is a landed immigrant, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement. 

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1200

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Film and Video Production, Journalism or Radio, Television and Broadcast News  

Criteria:

For a student entering one of the above programs who demonstrates financial need, extracurricular and community activities.  Preference is given to a female student or a single parent.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: cost of tuition and mandatory fees

Number Available: varies

Eligible programs: credit programs

Criteria:

For recent high school graduates from Calgary and surrounding area who demonstrate financial need and an interest in continuing their education at SAIT (apprenticeship not eligible). They must outline their community involvement, career planning, success in high school, and must not have any previous post-secondary education.

To qualify for renewal of award, recipients must be in good academic standing, complete Lamb Learner Success Centre requirements and continue to demonstrate eligibility under the criteria outlined above.

Deadline:

Applications are accepted year-round but students are encouraged to apply early. Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. Please contact bissett.bursary@sait.ca with any questions.

Value: $1000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Mechanical Engineering Technology 

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and exhibits achievement from high school, and writes about why they are choosing SAIT and their program. Preference will be given to a student who is a Canadian citizen and an Alberta resident.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1400

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: diploma or degree programs in the School of Construction 

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement in prerequisite subjects required for admission. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, volunteerism and a positive attitude. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, Preference is given to an Alberta resident.

One award for a male student and one for a female student.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Railway Conductor Program   

Criteria:

For a student entering their program exhibiting academic achievement and community involvement.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $5000

Number Available: 5

Eligible 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. 

Criteria:

For a student entering one of the above programs who demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement from high school. The recipient must also demonstrate community service and volunteerism. 

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15
Spring intake - April 15

Value: $2500

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: Railway Conductor program

Criteria:

For a student enrolled in the 1st semester of their program who exhibits financial need and academic achievement.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15

Value: $1400

Number Available: 4

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma and degree programs

Criteria:

For a student enrolled in their program who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement from high school, and volunteerism in the community.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15
Spring intake - April 15

Value: $5200

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: certificate programs

Criteria:

For a student enrolled in their program who exhibits financial need. This award is intended to assist students with extenuating financial circumstances who may not be able to attend SAIT without financial assistance.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $7800

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma, degree or applied degree programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who exhibits financial need. This award is intended to assist students with extenuating financial circumstances who may not be able to attend SAIT without financial assistance.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $2000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma, degree or applied degree programs in the School of Construction

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement from high school. Must be a Canadian and Calgary resident. Applicants must acknowledge they have read the David Oughton biography.

Award renewal available in the second year if the recipient remains in good academic standing.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $2000

Number Available: 5

Eligible programs: certificate or diploma programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who graduated from a rural Canadian high school.  Must demonstrate financial need and exhibit academic achievement.  Preference will be given to a student who intends to live in SAIT Residence during their first year.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15
Spring intake - April 15

Value: $2500

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, degree or applied degree programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and has a documented learning disability.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration

Criteria:

One award - For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement, and is a single parent.

One award - For a student entering their program who is a mature student. Must demonstrate financial need, exhibit academic achievement and outline their career discovery.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: programs in the School of Health and Public Safety

Criteria:

One award - For a student entering their program who is a mature student. Must demonstrate financial need and exhibit academic achievement, and outline their career discovery.

One award - For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement and outlines community involvement.  Preference will be given to a student employed or recently employed with a not-for-profit organization.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $4000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, degree or applied degree programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, recent high school graduate (no later than 18 months between graduation and SAIT enrolment), demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement (75% based on prerequisite marks), and outlines their community involvement.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration

Criteria:

One award - For a student entering their program who is an international student, exhibits academic achievement and demonstrates their community spirit and leadership skills.

One award - For a student entering their program who is a mature student. Must demonstrate financial need and exhibit academic achievement, and outline their career discovery.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: School of Health and Public Safety

Criteria:

For a student entering a program in the School of Health and Public Safety program who is a landed immigrant, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: School of Health and Public Safety

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is an international student, exhibits academic achievement, and outlines their community spirit and leadership skills.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: School of Health and Public Safety

Criteria:

For a mature student entering their program who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement, and outlines their career discovery.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $2500

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma or degree programs

Criteria:

For a full-time student who demonstrates financial need and leadership qualities and is an Alberta resident with Canada refugee status.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $5000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma programs

Criteria:

For a student who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement, and outlines their extracurricular activities and community involvement. Must be a Canadian citizen 

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1500

Number Available: 10

Eligible programs: Machinist Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technology or the Welding Engineering Technology programs in the School of Manufacturing and Automation 

Criteria:

For a student who is enrolled in the above programs who demonstrates financial need.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value:  $1000 or $2000

Number Available: 150

Eligible programs:

Criteria:

For an international student from an emerging market as defined by SAIT’s International Centre. Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be applied to their next semester tuition fees.

Deadline:

Spring intake - May 30

Value: $3500

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Journalism program in the School of Information and Communications

Criteria:

This award works to remove financial barriers for racialized students.  The successful candidate will be a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need, community involvement and exhibits academic achievement from high school.  The student must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and identifies as black.  Preference will be given to a candidate who is pursuing post-secondary education for the first time (does not have a previous credential) and/or a student with a documented disability.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $2160

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Aircraft Structures program  

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who exhibits academic achievement and demonstrates financial need. Primary preference is for a female indigenous parent. Secondary preferences are for an indigenous female student or either a female student or an Indigenous student.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $900

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Power Engineering Technology or Welding Engineering Technology.

Criteria:

Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who demonstrates financial need. Applicants must write about their prior involvement, exposure and commitment in an area relevant to the program or pressure equipment safety and integrity.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15

Value: $5000

Number Available: 7

Eligible programs: full-time certificate, diploma, degree or applied degree

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Preference given to a student who has no other avenues of funding or support.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15
Spring intake - April 15

Value: $1500 (full-time), $500 (part-time)

Number Available: up to 150

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, degree or applied degree programs.

Criteria:

SAIT graduates who have been accepted into a program at SAIT are eligible to apply.

Deadline:

Apply once accepted into program. Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Value: $5000

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: Graphic Communications and Print Technology program or the Journalism program.

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement. Applicants must outline their appreciation of and interest in cultural arts such as music, writing, painting and sculpting and describe how this interest influences their studies. Must be a Canadian citizen and First Nations, Metis or Inuit.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $3000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, applied degree or degree programs.

Criteria:

For a student entering a program who demonstrates financial need. Must be a permanent resident. Preference given to a refugee.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $3000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.  Must demonstrate financial need and exhibit academic achievement from high school.  Preference will be given to a student who is currently employed (either full or part time).  Please provide a reference letter from your employer.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $7500

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology , Automotive Service Technology , Avionics Technology , Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology 

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and positive leadership skills, and exhibits academic achievement in high school. Applicants must outline their career goals and the steps they are taking to achieve them.

Recipients of this award who continue to be in good academic standing will be eligible for a renewal in the second year ($7,500).

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Pipe Trades Common

Criteria:

For a 1^st period apprentice who is an Alberta resident, demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement, and outlines community/leadership involvement.  Preference given to a student travelling from Coronation or the surrounding towns in the County of Paintearth, or for a student enrolled in the Auto Body Technician, Automotive Service Technician or Parts Technician programs.

Award renewal available in the second and third years if the recipient remains in good academic standing.

Deadline:

Spring intake - June 15

Value: $4000

Number Available: 3

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, degree or applied degree programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is a Canadian citizen, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement of 70% or higher on prerequisite subjects. Must be bilingual in French and English or have an educational background in French language or French immersion programs.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15
Spring intake - April 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration

Criteria:

One award - For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement, and outlines community involvement.  Preference given to a student employed or recently employed with a not-for-profit organization.

One award - For a student entering their program who is a mature student. Must demonstrate financial need, exhibit academic achievement, and outline their career discovery.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $750

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: School of Health and Public Health

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who is a single parent, demonstrates financial need, and exhibits academic achievement.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $4000

Number Available: 3

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, degree or applied degree program, apprenticeship programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Spring intake - June 15 (apprentice deadline)

Value: $1900

Number Available: 8

Eligible programs: certificate or diploma programs

Criteria: For a student entering their program directly from high school, demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement in prerequisite subjects required for admission.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, degree or applied degree programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement in prerequisite subjects required for admission.  Preference given to a student who is a dependent of a current SAIT staff member.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $5000

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: diploma programs 

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who exhibits academic achievement based on prerequisite marks.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $10,000

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: degree or applied degree programs 

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who exhibits academic achievement based on prerequisite marks.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $2500

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: certificate programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who exhibits academic achievement based on prerequisite marks.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: 1^st period apprentice

Criteria:

For an apprentice entering their program who demonstrates financial need and outlines their leadership and community involvement.

Deadline:

Spring intake - May 30

Value: $4000

Number Available: 2

Eligible programs: diploma programs

Criteria: For a student entering their program who is a Canadian citizen, exhibits academic achievement based on prerequisite marks, and outlines their extracurricular activities and community involvement.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15

Value: $1500

Number Available: varies

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma or degree programs

Criteria:

For a full-time student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and exhibits academic achievement.  A renewal is available for recipients who remain in good standing throughout the terms of study and who have attended each term consecutively (with no gap in studies).

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15
Spring intake - April 15

Value: $2000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Architectural Technologies program

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement (75% or higher), outlines their community involvement, and is an Alberta resident. Preference given to a student who has taken construction-related courses in high school.

Award will be renewed for a student in good standing who previously received the Stepper Homes entrance award ($1,000).

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $2500

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: Bachelor of Business Administration program

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic achievement with a minimum 75% in high school courses, and outlines their community involvement.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $3000

Number Available: 1

Eligible programs: diploma programs in the School for Advanced Digital Technology

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need.  Preference given to a Canadian citizen and a student who graduated from a southern Alberta High School.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15

Value: $1000

Number Available: 5

Eligible programs: certificate, diploma, and degree programs

Criteria:

For a student entering their program who demonstrates financial need and outlines their interest in how they will integrate sustainability into their everyday lives.

Deadline:

Fall intake - August 15
Winter intake - December 15