Student Scholarships
SaskTel and SIIT
Applications are now closed. Only successful recipients will be notified. 2024 applications will open mid-September 2024.
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and SaskTel have jointly established three scholarships valued at $1500 to encourage Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education in fields directly related to telecommunications.
The scholarships are contingent upon recipients proceeding to or participating in a full-time two-year diploma program related to telecommunications.
Eligibility
Entrance Scholarship
Open to students who have successfully completed High School requirements or the Adult Secondary Education program.
The student must:
- Have completed at least two years in a high school in Saskatchewan and attained complete secondary level standing, or have completed at least two semesters in the ASE (Adult Secondary Education) program.
- Apply and be accepted into a discipline identified as relevant to the telecommunications industry at SIIT. Preference is for electronics and computers; however, business administration, accounting and marketing will also be considered
- Achieve a minimum 75% average in classes taken
Continuing Scholarship
Open to students who successfully complete the first year of study of a two year diploma program.
The student must:
- Be a full-time student at SIIT taking a full course load, and be enrolled in a discipline identified as relevant to the telecommunications industry. Preference is for electronics and computers; however, business administration, accounting and marketing will also be considered
- Achieve a minimum 75% average on first semester and second semester marks
Please note that scholarship applications are not retained past the award year.
Latest Recipients
Dale Windigo
Home Town/City: Regina
Area of Study: Business
Future Aspirations: I plan on continuing my education at the U of R and majoring in accounting next year. To become an accountant after I have done my Bachelor’s Degree, would be a great finish to my journey.
Thoughts: It could not have come at a better time; I am so grateful for being chosen for the Sasktel Scholarship, it has absolutely helped me with achieving my Business Diploma, this time of year can get very stressful, thank you so much.
Marian Josie
Home Town/City: Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation
Area of Study: Business Certificate Program
Thoughts: This award means to much to me. I was struggling financially and this award help me tons, especially during the holidays. Receiving this award helps me look forward to the rest of the year.
Nicole Gaddie
Home Town/City: Regina
Area of Study: Business Administration
Future Aspirations: I am working toward getting my Business Administration diploma. I hope to obtain a job suited to my education and past experiences. After reeving my diploma, I would like a career within the Provincial or Federal government, and ultimately I would like to gain experience and then work in Human Resources.
Thoughts: I am so grateful and appreciative to have been selected for this scholarship. Being selected for this scholarship has been humbling and has shown me that my actions to pursue further education will be rewarding.
SaskTel and SIIT
Applications are now closed. Only successful recipients will be notified. 2024 applications will open mid-September 2024.
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and SaskTel have jointly established three scholarships valued at $1500 to encourage Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education in fields directly related to telecommunications.
The scholarships are contingent upon recipients proceeding to or participating in a full-time two-year diploma program related to telecommunications.
Eligibility
Entrance Scholarship
Open to students who have successfully completed High School requirements or the Adult Secondary Education program.
The student must:
- Have completed at least two years in a high school in Saskatchewan and attained complete secondary level standing, or have completed at least two semesters in the ASE (Adult Secondary Education) program.
- Apply and be accepted into a discipline identified as relevant to the telecommunications industry at SIIT. Preference is for electronics and computers; however, business administration, accounting and marketing will also be considered
- Achieve a minimum 75% average in classes taken
Continuing Scholarship
Open to students who successfully complete the first year of study of a two year diploma program.
The student must:
- Be a full-time student at SIIT taking a full course load, and be enrolled in a discipline identified as relevant to the telecommunications industry. Preference is for electronics and computers; however, business administration, accounting and marketing will also be considered
- Achieve a minimum 75% average on first semester and second semester marks
Please note that scholarship applications are not retained past the award year.
Latest Recipients
Dale Windigo
Home Town/City: Regina
Area of Study: Business
Future Aspirations: I plan on continuing my education at the U of R and majoring in accounting next year. To become an accountant after I have done my Bachelor’s Degree, would be a great finish to my journey.
Thoughts: It could not have come at a better time; I am so grateful for being chosen for the Sasktel Scholarship, it has absolutely helped me with achieving my Business Diploma, this time of year can get very stressful, thank you so much.
Marian Josie
Home Town/City: Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation
Area of Study: Business Certificate Program
Thoughts: This award means to much to me. I was struggling financially and this award help me tons, especially during the holidays. Receiving this award helps me look forward to the rest of the year.
Nicole Gaddie
Home Town/City: Regina
Area of Study: Business Administration
Future Aspirations: I am working toward getting my Business Administration diploma. I hope to obtain a job suited to my education and past experiences. After reeving my diploma, I would like a career within the Provincial or Federal government, and ultimately I would like to gain experience and then work in Human Resources.
Thoughts: I am so grateful and appreciative to have been selected for this scholarship. Being selected for this scholarship has been humbling and has shown me that my actions to pursue further education will be rewarding.
SaskTel and SIIT
Applications are now closed. Only successful recipients will be notified. 2024 applications will open mid-September 2024.
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and SaskTel have jointly established three scholarships valued at $1500 to encourage Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education in fields directly related to telecommunications.
The scholarships are contingent upon recipients proceeding to or participating in a full-time two-year diploma program related to telecommunications.
Eligibility
Entrance Scholarship
Open to students who have successfully completed High School requirements or the Adult Secondary Education program.
The student must:
- Have completed at least two years in a high school in Saskatchewan and attained complete secondary level standing, or have completed at least two semesters in the ASE (Adult Secondary Education) program.
- Apply and be accepted into a discipline identified as relevant to the telecommunications industry at SIIT. Preference is for electronics and computers; however, business administration, accounting and marketing will also be considered
- Achieve a minimum 75% average in classes taken
Continuing Scholarship
Open to students who successfully complete the first year of study of a two year diploma program.
The student must:
- Be a full-time student at SIIT taking a full course load, and be enrolled in a discipline identified as relevant to the telecommunications industry. Preference is for electronics and computers; however, business administration, accounting and marketing will also be considered
- Achieve a minimum 75% average on first semester and second semester marks
Please note that scholarship applications are not retained past the award year.
Latest Recipients
Dale Windigo
Home Town/City: Regina
Area of Study: Business
Future Aspirations: I plan on continuing my education at the U of R and majoring in accounting next year. To become an accountant after I have done my Bachelor’s Degree, would be a great finish to my journey.
Thoughts: It could not have come at a better time; I am so grateful for being chosen for the Sasktel Scholarship, it has absolutely helped me with achieving my Business Diploma, this time of year can get very stressful, thank you so much.
Marian Josie
Home Town/City: Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation
Area of Study: Business Certificate Program
Thoughts: This award means to much to me. I was struggling financially and this award help me tons, especially during the holidays. Receiving this award helps me look forward to the rest of the year.
Nicole Gaddie
Home Town/City: Regina
Area of Study: Business Administration
Future Aspirations: I am working toward getting my Business Administration diploma. I hope to obtain a job suited to my education and past experiences. After reeving my diploma, I would like a career within the Provincial or Federal government, and ultimately I would like to gain experience and then work in Human Resources.
Thoughts: I am so grateful and appreciative to have been selected for this scholarship. Being selected for this scholarship has been humbling and has shown me that my actions to pursue further education will be rewarding.
SaskTel and SIIT
Applications are now closed. Only successful recipients will be notified. 2024 applications will open mid-September 2024.
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and SaskTel have jointly established three scholarships valued at $1500 to encourage Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education in fields directly related to telecommunications.
The scholarships are contingent upon recipients proceeding to or participating in a full-time two-year diploma program related to telecommunications.
Eligibility
Entrance Scholarship
Open to students who have successfully completed High School requirements or the Adult Secondary Education program.
The student must:
- Have completed at least two years in a high school in Saskatchewan and attained complete secondary level standing, or have completed at least two semesters in the ASE (Adult Secondary Education) program.
- Apply and be accepted into a discipline identified as relevant to the telecommunications industry at SIIT. Preference is for electronics and computers; however, business administration, accounting and marketing will also be considered
- Achieve a minimum 75% average in classes taken
Continuing Scholarship
Open to students who successfully complete the first year of study of a two year diploma program.
The student must:
- Be a full-time student at SIIT taking a full course load, and be enrolled in a discipline identified as relevant to the telecommunications industry. Preference is for electronics and computers; however, business administration, accounting and marketing will also be considered
- Achieve a minimum 75% average on first semester and second semester marks
Please note that scholarship applications are not retained past the award year.
Latest Recipients
Dale Windigo
Home Town/City: Regina
Area of Study: Business
Future Aspirations: I plan on continuing my education at the U of R and majoring in accounting next year. To become an accountant after I have done my Bachelor’s Degree, would be a great finish to my journey.
Thoughts: It could not have come at a better time; I am so grateful for being chosen for the Sasktel Scholarship, it has absolutely helped me with achieving my Business Diploma, this time of year can get very stressful, thank you so much.
Marian Josie
Home Town/City: Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation
Area of Study: Business Certificate Program
Thoughts: This award means to much to me. I was struggling financially and this award help me tons, especially during the holidays. Receiving this award helps me look forward to the rest of the year.
Nicole Gaddie
Home Town/City: Regina
Area of Study: Business Administration
Future Aspirations: I am working toward getting my Business Administration diploma. I hope to obtain a job suited to my education and past experiences. After reeving my diploma, I would like a career within the Provincial or Federal government, and ultimately I would like to gain experience and then work in Human Resources.
Thoughts: I am so grateful and appreciative to have been selected for this scholarship. Being selected for this scholarship has been humbling and has shown me that my actions to pursue further education will be rewarding.
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