Scholarship Value $2,500

Number of Scholarships 7

At SGI, we’re committed to fostering talent and supporting students who are shaping the future. The SGI Corporate Scholarship recognizes outstanding post-secondary students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to their communities.

This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing their education while encouraging personal and professional growth. At SGI, we believe by investing in students today, we are helping to build a strong and skilled workforce for the future.

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, or Ontario.
• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate certificate, diploma, or degree program at an accredited post-secondary campus in Canada in studies relevant to SGI business, such as business, social sciences, mathematics and applied sciences, information technology, or health.
• Be enrolled as a Canadian/domestic student (international students are not eligible).

Legal dependents or current employees of SGI including all full-time, part-time, co-op students/interns, contingent workers, and summer students are not eligible.

Application process

SGI will accept submissions from April 1 - May 31, with applications due electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. SK time.

Applicants must:

• Provide a letter from the Registrar’s Office confirming full-time studies in the fall semester of the current academic year. If this is not available by the application deadline, you must indicate this in your application. Recipients will be required to submit this confirmation before receiving their award.
• Provide a transcript demonstrating a minimum average of 70% in the last academic year of study.
• Provide a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your character, leadership, achievements, and skills and abilities. Typically, acceptable recommenders include teachers, professors, academic advisors, employers, supervisors, community leaders, coaches, or mentors. This does not include family members, close friends, peers, fellow students or anyone who cannot speak to your qualifications.

Tell us your story

As part of your application, you must explain why you should be awarded this scholarship through a creative submission that highlights:

• Your academic achievements
• Your personal growth
• Share a time when you faced a challenge or obstacle. How did you navigate it and what did you learn from the experience? How has it shaped who you are today?
• Your leadership, extracurricular and/or community involvement
• Your future aspirations including career goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals

You can choose to submit either:

• A video (no longer than 5 minutes) or
• A written submission (no longer than 500 words)

Please note: If your creative media file exceeds 20 MB, we recommendd that you provide a link with your application (YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, etc.) or attach a compressed .zip file.

This is your opportunity to showcase what makes you a strong candidate in a way that best represents you. We encourage you to share your genuine experiences, emotions and personal journey. The scholarship committee appreciates honesty and vulnerability. Your unique story and challenges can have just as much impact as your achievements. Show us your passion, resilience and aspirations in a way that reflects who you truly are.

Confidentiality: We recognize that sharing your personal journey takes courage and we are honored to learn about your experiences. Rest assured that all submissions will remain confidential and will only be reviewed by the selection committee. Your story will not be shared publicly.

To apply, email your completed scholarship application form and other required documentation to scholarships@sgi.sk.ca within the application period listed above. Applications submitted outside of this period will not be reviewed or accepted.

Selection process

Eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Each submission will be assessed using defined, consistent criteria based on the eligibility requirements, the applicant’s written response and supporting materials.

Scholarship recipients will be notified within 45 days of the application deadline. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

We’re excited to hear your story and see how you’re making a difference in your community. Best of luck with your application!

If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please reach out to scholarships@sgi.sk.ca. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to provide individual status updates. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding!

Consider a future at SGI

Eligible scholarship applicants may be considered for future career opportunities at SGI, whether for internships, summer employment, temporary, or full-time roles. If you’re interested in possible future employment, please include a resume with your scholarship application.