Newcomer Bursaries

Up to four bursaries of $2,500 each are available in 2023

Newcomer Bursaries are cash awards to assist students with meeting the costs of post-secondary (i.e. university or vocational) education.

Eligibility

Individuals are eligible to apply for a bursary if they meet ALL of the following criteria:

They are a refugee who landed in Canada in the past 10 years (i.e. since January 1, 2013);
Their principal residence is located in Regina;
Their studies will take place at a Saskatchewan educational institution; and
They have not received a Newcomer Bursary in a previous year

Selection

Bursary recipients will be selected by an independent committee and notified in writing. Bursaries will be presented at the World Refugee Day Celebration in June 2023. Bursaries can be applied to studies commencing prior to June 30, 2024.

How to Apply

Fill out and send application forms to shellyh@rods.sk.ca

Please refer to section 2 of the application form for the documents required to apply for a bursary. Documents submitted by e-mail should be in .pdf format.

The deadline for applications is May 15th, 2023.

Application Form

Congratulations to all Newcomer Bursary recipients!

2022
- Ahlam Najem
- Krish Sheth
- Salman Alsehh
2021
- Aya Sharif
- Ayaat Seefan
- Dania AlMahasneh
- Iman Beheshti
- Manwela Yadkoo
- Yodannes (John) Tesfay
2020
- Diana Alshater
- Nasteho Ahmed Farah
- Nour Alharaclan
- Mahamat Haggar
- Mustafa lssa
- Sedra Fattal
2019
- Abeer Awad
- Alaa Al Shater
- Avin Almosallem
- Brksina Weltlemichael
- Doaa Seefan
- Ibrahim Al Mouli
- Kawtbar Alkhateeb
- Marseel Yadkoo
- Mirna Yadkoo
- Mou’Men Mahnaseh
- Saron Woltlu
- Shereen Almosallem
2018
- Basmah Almosallem
- Dareen Al Shater
- Fatima Al Hussein
- Mohammed Feras Aljoudi
- Moo Rah Wah
- Nermine Issa
- Saja Al-Baldawi
- Yosan Ghedbrahiwot
2017
- Bilal Alissa
- Manal Alkhateeb
- Marry Htoo
- Nibal Alkhateeb
- Roger Halerimana
- Santosh Mainali
- Selamawit Temnewo
- Zeinab Bahjet
2016
- Bishnu Kafley
- Emmerence Bagenda
- Eh Khu Hsa
- Devi Pabitra Tiwari
- Marwa Janbaz
- Mensur Ali
- Ruth Asfaw
- Sumitra Sunuwar
2015
- Emmanuel Ndayisenga
- Jessica Varela
- Monica Tarnang
- Patrick Eiteruke
- Samson Zerernariam
- Tehera Hussain
2014
- Abdul Malik Janbaz
- Hewan Meselab Abrha
- Kee Mae Paw
- Sirjana Subedi
- Tila Nepal
- Tha Ku Eh
2013
- Flavia Flavia
- Hadiseh Samadyar
- Karuna Regmi
- Mu R’Na Hser
- Nu Nee
- Tha Lay Too Pat – Social Justice Committee Bursary
2012
- Amina Ibraham – Saskatchewan Credit Unions Bursary
- Amir Samadyar
- K’tru Paw
- Lahset Lay
- M’thu Hser Lah
- Tha Mu Eh – Holy Child St. Joseph Bursary
2011
- Htee Hset Meh Ywa
- Lay Ker Paw
- Nafisa Absher
- Win Niang San
- Yesira Abdalbyine
- Yo Kaw Htoo
- Zahra Movahedzadeh
2010
- David Angeth Deng
- Elaheh Ahrnadi
- Forouzan Azimi
- Htee Moo Paw
- Reem Marjan Garmakana
2009
- Amran Ibrahim
- Nahid Faizali
- Haifsa Saleh
- Eiman Merghani
- Nadira Beshir
- Liridona Lika
2008
- Aquila Azizi
- Naw Paw Decem
- lyounia Rabayaa
2007
- Ali Nasry
- Ben Akongo
- Shakiba Shakouri
- ldriss Movahedzadeh
- Zeinab Movahedzadeh
2006
- Sarnira
- Hornaira Hashimi
- Najma Moumin
- Waffaa Zanoun
- Adila Azizi

Who We Are

The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) is a non-profit organization that provides settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services that enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.

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