#BrokersCare Bursary
The IBAS #BrokersCare Bursary — presented in partnership with Wawanesa Insurance — recognizes one graduating high school student in Saskatchewan who demonstrates outstanding dedication to community service, civic leadership, and academic achievement.
Since launching in 2020, this program has awarded $31,000 to young role models across the province. To celebrate IBAS's 73rd anniversary, the 2025 bursary will be set at $7,300.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The recipient of the 2025 #BrokersCare Bursary will:
- Be a Grade 12 student in Saskatchewan (as of March 1, 2025), with an intent to pursue some form of recognized higher education within 12 months of the application deadline;
- Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their community through volunteerism and leadership of civic, school-based, and/or extra-curricular activities;
- Be an example for their peers and the next generation of young leaders; and
- Have achieved a minimum cumulative Grade 11 average of 80%.
How to Apply
To submit your name for consideration, you must complete a short online application form, which requires 250 – 750 words explaining how you have made a meaningful difference in your community, and how that involvement has helped shape your life and future ambitions.
Please note that submissions with fewer than 250 words or more than 750 words will be automatically disqualified. All entries will be evaluated by an independent review committee.
The application period for the 2025 #BrokersCare Bursary is now open and will run until 5 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, April 30.
Past Bursary Recipients
2024: Lilly Church & Lanea Lafontaine
2023: Telia Lafontaine
2022: Sung Park
2021: Carolyn Engbers
2020: Maahi Shah
A special thanks to our 2025 Presenting Partner:
