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Funding, Scholarships, and Bursaries

Funding Programs
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The MS Society of Canada - SK Division offers several funding programs for people affected by MS in Saskatchewan.
If you live in Regina and Saskatoon, you are eligible for community specific and provincial programs. Residents elsewhere in the province are eligible for provincial programs. |
Click one of the tabs below to see the various funding programs we offer.
Provincial and/or Rural
Special Assistance Program
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The MS Special Assistance Program assists people with MS to purchase designated services, aids or equipment that will help to increase independence and enhance their quality of life.
Individuals may apply for up to $300 for the current funding period of January 2012 - December 2012 for a variety of uses which include equipment and assistive devices, home air conditioning, counselling, child care, etc.
For more information contact
Dawn Young at 522-5600. |
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To apply for the Special Assistance Program, print and submit the application below:
2013 SAP
Application Form
2013 SAP Criteria
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Caregiver Special Assistance Program
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The purpose of this program is to assist the primary caregiver of a person with MS to purchase products, activities and/or services to enhance their quality of life through respite - $200 per person limit.
Acceptable uses would include: therapeutic massage, assistance with house and/or yardwork, etc.
To obtain an application or for more information contact
Dawn Young at 522-5600. |
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To apply for the Caregiver Special Assistance Program, print and submit the
application below:
2013 CSAP
Application Form
2013 CSAP Criteria |
Rural Recreation Subsidy
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New in 2012 is the launch of the Rural Recreation Subsidy for persons with MS who live outside Regina and Saskatoon. Individuals may qualify for up to $200 per calendar year.
The Rural Children's Recreation Subsidy is to support children who have a parent with MS (up to 18 years of age); individuals may qualify for up to $100 per calendar year.
Both programs are intended to provide funding support to enable the individual to participate in activities which enhance quality of life through recreation, exercise, socialization and education. Recipients are required to verify how program funds are spent.
For more information or to request application packages, please contact Dawn Young at 522-5600 (in Regina). |
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To apply for the Rural Recreation Subsidy (Adult or Children's),
print and submit the
application(s) below:
2013 Adult Rural Recreation Subsidy Application
2013 Children's Rural Recreation Subsidy Application |
Marlene Forden Memorial Scholarship
Regina
Special Assistance Program
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The MS Special Assistance Program assists people with MS to purchase designated services, aids or equipment that will help to increase independence and enhance their quality of life.
Individuals may apply for up to $300 for the current funding period of January 2012 - December 2012 for a variety of uses which include equipment and assistive devices, home air conditioning, counselling, child care, etc.
For more information contact
Dawn Young at 522-5600. |
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To apply for the Special Assistance Program, print and submit the application below:
2013 SAP
Application Form
2013 SAP Criteria
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Caregiver Special Assistance Program
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The purpose of this program is to assist the primary caregiver of a person with MS to purchase products, activities and/or services to enhance their quality of life through respite - $200 per person limit.
Acceptable uses would include: therapeutic massage, assistance with house and/or yardwork, etc.
For more information contact
Dawn Young at 522-5600. |
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To apply for the Caregiver Special Assistance Program, print and submit the
application below:
2013 CSAP
Application Form
2013 CSAP Criteria
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Regina Recreation Subsidy Programs
Regina Chapter Bursary
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Regina Chapter Bursary
Two $2,000 bursaries will be awarded for the 2013/14 school year.
**2013 Recipients**
TBA in Fall 2013
**2012 Recipients**
Katherine McMillan, Erica Bohay |
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The deadline for all 2013 bursaries and scholarships
is August 30, 2013.
Application
Form
Applicant Criteria
For more information on the Regina Chapter Bursary, please contact Laurie Murphy at 522-5600. |
Saskatoon
Special Assistance Program
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The MS Special Assistance Program assists people with MS to purchase designated services, aids or equipment that will help to increase independence and enhance their quality of life.
Individuals may apply for up to $300 for the current funding period of January 2012 - December 2012 for a variety of uses which include equipment and assistive devices, home air conditioning, counselling, child care, etc.
For more information contact
Dawn Young at 522-5600. |
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To apply for the Special Assistance Program, print and submit the application below:
2013 SAP
Application Form
2013 SAP Criteria
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Caregiver Special Assistance Program
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The purpose of this program is to assist the primary caregiver of a person with MS to purchase products, activities and/or services to enhance their quality of life through respite - $200 per person limit.
Acceptable uses would include: therapeutic massage, assistance with house and/or yardwork, etc.
For more information contact
Dawn Young at 522-5600. |
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To apply for the Caregiver Special Assistance Program, print and submit the
application below:
2013 CSAP
Application Form
2013 CSAP Criteria
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Saskatoon Recreation Subsidy Programs
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Saskatoon Chapter Children's Recreation Subsidy
The MS Children’s Recreation Subsidy helps kids (up to 18 years of age) affected by MS, by providing funding for opportunities for them to participate in social, education and recreational activities.
Saskatoon Chapter Recreation
Subsidy for Adults
Program funds are intended to provide financial assistance to individuals with MS wanting to participate in activities to maintain and possibly restore their physical, mental and social capacities. Examples include, yoga, tai chi, cooking or crafting classes, etc.
For information about the Saskatoon programs, please contact Cassie Nesbitt at 244-2114. |
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To apply for the Saskatoon Recreation Subsidy
(Adult or Children's),
print and submit the
application(s) below:
2013 Saskatoon Children's Recreation Subsidy Application
2013 Saskatoon Adult Recreation Subsidy Application |
Saskatoon Chapter Bursary
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Saskatoon Chapter Bursary
Two $1,000 bursaries will be awarded for the 2013/14 school year.
**2012 Recipients**
Logan Howe
McKenna Ramsay |
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The deadline for all 2013 bursaries and scholarships
is July 26th, 2013.
2013 Application
For more information on the Saskatoon Chapter Bursary, please contact Cassie Nesbitt at 244-2114. |
Remember to check back each year for updated information
and applications for our various funding programs!
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