Overview
If you are a student conducting research on the management and conservation of the province's natural resources, funding is available through the FWDF.
Projects should be focused on any aspect of the management and/or conservation of Saskatchewan's plants, fish or wildlife, or their habitats.
The maximum award is $5,000 per year with a maximum of three years per degree. You are responsible for applying each year to seek continuation of the award.
The deadline for applications is December 14 each year.
Eligibility
Students who apply for the FWDF Student Research Award must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Masters or PhD program at an accredited university. Their research must focus on any aspect of the management and/or conservation of Saskatchewan's plants, fish or wildlife, or their habitats.
How To Apply
Application packages must include the following documents:
- Completed and signed application form.
- Curriculum Vitae – Students who apply for the FWDF Student Research Award must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Masters or PhD program at an accredited university. Their research must focus on any aspect of the management and/or conservation of Saskatchewan's plants, fish or wildlife, or their habitats.
- Annual Report – If you have received a previous Student Award from the Ministry of Environment, you must submit a progress report before your current application will be reviewed. For details on the progress report, see Student Award Annual Report Guidelines.
Apply
Apply for Fish and Wildlife Development Student Funding
Submit your completed application to: dushantha.pathiranage@gov.sk.ca.