FNUniv, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Announce $60,000 in Bursaries and Scholarships for Incoming Indigenous Students

Regina, SK — On January 21, 2026, Students and partners gathered at the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) for the FNUniv and Saskatchewan Roughriders Bursary & Scholarship Announcement. The morning began with a Pipe Ceremony in the Ceremonial Tipi, followed by remarks from FNUniv leadership and student speakers celebrating the positive impact these awards have on Indigenous students’ post-secondary journeys. The event highlighted community, student success, and the ongoing partnership between FNUniv and the Saskatchewan Roughriders organizations.

During the event, a one-time $60,000 commitment was announced to support incoming Indigenous students. This includes the $40,000 “Away from Home” Bursary, which assists students relocating from their home communities, and the $20,000 Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Scholarship, recognizing academic excellence among new students entering FNUniv. The funding is part of a broader partnership between the Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club, the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation, and FNUniv, and was made possible through proceeds from the Roughriders’ Indigenous logo merchandise.

The announcement reinforced the importance of partnerships that support indigenous students as they begin their post-secondary education. The event brought together students, FNUniv leadership, faculty, staff, and partners to celebrate the opportunities these scholarships and bursaries create, ensuring students feel valued and supported as they pursue their academic goals.