REGINA, Sask. — Sixteen students have been awarded this year's Scholarship of Honour.
The scholarship provides a one-time award of $5,000 to help Canadian Armed Forces members and eligible family members pursue post-secondary education.
"We deeply respect the courage and sacrifice of Canadian Armed Forces members who serve to protect our nation's freedoms," Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said.
"It is an honour and a privilege to award these scholarships to six service members and 10 family members this year, helping them pursue post-secondary education."
Almost 300 scholarships valued at nearly $1.5 million have been awarded to Saskatchewan service members and their families since 2009. Of those, 232 were given to returning soldiers and 65 to the family of fallen members or members with a disability.
The 2026 scholarship recipients are from communities across Saskatchewan, including Regina, Saskatoon and Weyburn.
"Receiving the Saskatchewan Scholarship of Honour means a lot to me, both as recognition of my service in the Canadian Armed Forces and as impactful support as I start medical school," hometown Saskatoon recipient Sayem Chowdury said.
"I am deeply grateful and I look forward to giving back to the country that has given me so much."
The scholarship is available to returning Canadian Armed Forces service members who actively served in designated military operations after January 2001, as well as spouses and children of members who lost their lives or are living with a disability because of those operations. Eligible candidates must be current or former Saskatchewan residents enrolled in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
To learn more, visit: saskatchewan.ca/scholarshipofhonour.
