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Rawlinson Centre for Indigenous Business Students

The Edwards School of Business strives to be a leader in providing dedicated support and services unique to Indigenous business students amongst business schools across Canada.

In March 2001, the Edwards School received an initial gift of $1,000,000 from Gordon Rawlinson, President of Rawlco Radio in order to establish the Rawlinson Centre for Indigenous Business Students (formerly Rawlco Resource Centre). The gift was established with the following objectives:

  • To recruit and retain Indigenous students through to graduation from the undergraduate business degree program
  • To enhance Indigenous business students' educational experience by providing access to needed equipment and resources
  • To encourage Indigenous students to remain in Saskatchewan upon completion of their business education
 

Mickayla Carlson and Lauren Aussant share their experiences as Indigenous students at Edwards School of Business. Mickayla is completing her Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate and Lauren is completing her Bachelor of Commerce in Management.

Student Support and Services

At the Rawlinson Centre, Room 91, Indigenous students can find a place to study, attend cultural events, and access dedicated student scholarships, tutoring services, emergency financial assistance, and connect with the Indigenous Business Student's Society. The Centre is one of the only dedicated spaces for Indigenous business students in the country. Services include:

  • Edwards Application Fee Waiver
    The Edwards Application Fee Waiver covers the cost of your application to any Edwards School of Business program (B.Comm, CBUS, CENT, IBAC). Please contact the Edwards Indigenous Achievement Advisor for more information.
  • Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards

    In addition to general USask scholarships, bursaries, and awards, Edwards has a number of dedicated awards for Métis, First Nation, and Inuit students*.

    There are five types of awards:

    • Rawlco B.Comm. Entrance Awards (valued at $1,000) recognize new, first year students in the Bachelor of Commerce program at Edwards.
    • Rawlco IBAC Awards (valued at $2,000) recognize Indigenous students who successfully complete the Indigenous Business Administration Certificate (IBAC) program in the Edwards School of Business.
    • Rawlco Award for SIIT Business Diploma Graduates (valued at $2,000) recognize Indigenous students who successfully complete the Business Diploma program from the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and who are entering their third year of study in the Bachelor of Commerce degree program at the Edwards School of Business.
    • The Thompson Indigenous Student Award provides financial assistance to Indigenous women pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the Edwards School of Business, enabling them to focus on their academic achievement. An annual donation of $10,000 provided by Gord and Donna Thompson. Recipients of this award may receive the award up to three additional years, as long as they meet the college’s standard for academic promotion.
    • The McCreath Indigenous Student Award provides financial assistance to Indigenous women pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the Edwards School of Business, enabling them to focus on their academic achievement. An annual donation of $10,000 provided by the McCreath Family. Recipients of this award may receive the award up to three additional years, as long as they meet the college’s standard for academic promotion.

    *Eligible students must verify Indigenous citizenship/membership based on USask’s deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin policy to be considered for these awards.

  • Graduate Scholarships & Awards

    In addition to general USask scholarships, bursaries, and awards, Edwards has a dedicated award for First Nation,Métis, and Inuit students*:

    • Dean’s Circle awards (valued at $10,000) recognizes three Indigenous students entering or continuing in a master’s program (Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accounting, or Master of Science) at Edwards.

    *Eligible students must verify Indigenous citizenship/membership based on USask’s deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin policy to be considered for these awards.

  • Indigenous Student Residence Support
    Edwards Indigenous Student Residence Support covers on-campus housing costs for undergraduate business students, providing a stable and supportive living environment to help ensure your academic success.
  • Indigenous Learning Communities

    Indigenous Learning Communities empower first-year undergraduate Indigenous business students to build connections, gain mentorship, and navigate university life with a sense of belonging and purpose. Join a supportive community that blends academic success, cultural identity, and career exploration, helping you define your unique path in business school and beyond. 

    Edwards Learning Communities

  • Professional Development Fund

    Edwards students can apply for co-curricular funding to subsidize costs related to activities that support academic success and the development of a professional network. Attending conferences, speaker nights, luncheons, and other engagements such as becoming a student member of a professional organization and/or board are all activities that are supported by the Rawlinson Professional Development Fund. 

    Co-Curricular Funding

  • Bannock Chat
    Bi-weekly, complimentary soup and bannock is available in the Rawlinson Centre, Room 91, for students, faculty and staff to connect informally over lunch.
  • Tutoring and Personalized Academic Support

    Tutoring and Personalized Academic Support including funding for individual tutors in specific subjects and access to a weekly math tutor located in the Rawlinson Centre, ensuring you have the resources needed to excel in your studies. Please contact the Rawlinson Centre Coordinator for more information.

  • Emergency Assistance Fund
    A one-time emergency bursary of up to $1,000 is available to Indigenous students who are experiencing financial distress through the Rawlinson fund. Please contact the Rawlinson Centre Coordinator for more information. Please contact the Rawlinson Centre Coordinator for more information.
  • Grocery and Travel Gift Cards
    Grocery and travel gift cards support students experiencing food insecurity and to provide means for students to travel home in case of ceremony or extenuating circumstances.
  • Current Students
    Current students are encouraged to check out PAWS for additional supports & services available to them.

Programs

Connect with Us

For more information, please contact:

Jocelyn Ormerod, Rawlinson Centre Coordinator
Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
25 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
S7N 5A7

Call Us 306-966-7967 Email Us