The Saskatchewan Retirees Association (SRA) is pleased to announce the continuation of our Legacy Scholarship program for 2026. With our Members Survey undertaken last year their interest expressed in continuing the program. These scholarships are designed to support the post-secondary aspirations of SRA family members, with a special focus on studies that improve the health and well-being of seniors.
Focus on Health Care
Preference will be given to students pursuing education in healthcare disciplines aimed at enhancing the quality of life for the aging population
Scholarship Details
The scholarships will be available to students attending the University of Regina, the University of Saskatchewan, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. A total of 3 scholarships, each valued at $5,000, will be awarded—one from each institution. This initiative represents a $15,000 investment in education and innovation in seniors.
The SRA has finalized the dates for the SRA Legacy Scholarship awards applications. Please apply on the website of the applicable institution. SRA does not have educational institution application forms.
The University of Saskatchewan application period has already closed for 2026.
The University of Regina application period for the SRA Legacy Scholarship runs from September 6 thought to October 1, 2026.
Sask Polytechnic will open their competition October 1 to October 31, 2026. In addition to the $5000 scholarship for this year, they have two additional $5000 scholarships that were not awarded last year.
Eligibility and Application Process
To be eligible to apply for the scholarships, students must first verify their family connection to an SRA member. Once verified, students will be provided with a letter of eligibility which they can submit with their application to their chosen institution for the SRA Legacy Scholarship Program.
If you verified your family connection to an SRA member last year, you do not need to complete the verification process again. You can proceed directly with your scholarship application through your institution.
If you have not previously verified your family connection to an SRA member, you will need to complete the verification process before applying.
Encouragement from the SRA Board
The SRA Board of Directors encourages as many eligible students as possible to apply. We wish you all the best in your studies and future endeavors.
The SRA membership committee needs review and verify the student being a relative of the SRA member via the verification form. Once approved the student applies for the scholarship. The SRA will advise the student when approved.