The Robert C. Douglas and Joanne R. Sutherland Scholarship was established through a donation by Mr. Douglas and Ms. Sutherland as a thank you to Saskatchewan for their years working in the public service. This scholarship assists students who are pursing a Masters degree in Public Policy or Public Administration at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
2. Value: $2,250
3. Study Level: Master's
4. Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan
5. City to Study: Saskatoon
6. School to Study: University of Saskatchewan
7. Eligible Country: Canada

Eligibility Criteria for University of Saskatchewan Robert C. Douglas and Joanne R. Sutherland Scholarship Fund 2025

Students must meet the following criteria to apply:

1. Enrolled in the Master's of Public Administration (MPA) or the Master's of Public Policy (MPP) program
2. Must be a Canadian citizen
3. Registered and remains registered in a minimum of 6 credit hours in the semester the scholarship is presented
4. Minimum program grade point average (GPA) of 80%

Benefits of University of Saskatchewan Robert C. Douglas and Joanne R. Sutherland Scholarship Fund 2025

One award of $2,250 will be presented annually to a deserving JSGS student from either the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina campus.

How to Apply

USask students: Students must email jsgs@usask.ca stating the name of the scholarship they are applying to in the email subject line and attaching the following documents:

1. Word document (250 words maximum) that ‘Describes your most significant contribution’ (demonstrate the connection as to why this is your significant contribution regarding this application);
2. Word document (500 words maximum) that outlines your research proposal (MPP) or study proposal description (MPA).

For more details, visit University of Saskatchewan Robert C. Douglas and Joanne R. Sutherland Scholarship Fund webpage

Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for University of Saskatchewan Robert C. Douglas and Joanne R. Sutherland Scholarship Fund 2025