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Samu Cares

The SAMU Cares Program is a bursary that assists more than 80 families each year. The program is funded by an endowment managed by The Grant MacEwan University Foundation.These bursaries provide financial assistance to students and their families throughout the academic year. Funding is available each term, and bursary amounts may vary depending on the number of applications received and the funds available. Our goal is to support as many eligible students as possible.

SAMU CARES

Complete this checklist before beginning to fill out the Application Form

  • Please discuss the reasons the student is applying for the bursary, and check as many items that apply below
  • Include checklist completed and initialed with the full Application Package

Note: This list is for internal purposes only, and not to be filled out by the student

SAMU CARES Program

    The SAMU Cares Program provides financial support to MacEwan University students who are experiencing financial need.

    Since 1990, the Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) has supported students through this program. Each year, SAMU Cares helps more than 60 students and their families. The program is funded through fundraising efforts by the SAMU and MacEwan communities.

    Bursaries are awarded at the end of the Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer terms.

    Who Can Apply?

    You may apply if you:

    • Are currently enrolled in the term they are applying.

    • Are a member of SAMU.

    • Are experiencing financial need based on the application requirements.

    How to Apply

    To apply, you must complete the SAMU Cares Application Form with an approved MacEwan staff member from one of the following departments:

    • Student Affairs (Room 7-103A)

    • Office of the University Registrar – Financial Aid Advisor (Room 7-110)

    • Access and Disability Resources (Room 7-198)

    • Early Learning at MacEwan Childcare Centre (Room 7-153)

    • Psychiatric Nursing (Ponoka Campus)

    • kihêw waciston (9-115)

    Your application must be:

    • Reviewed and signed by one of the approved staff members listed above.

    • Submitted to SAMU by the deadline.

    Applications signed by other MacEwan staff cannot be accepted.

    Application Deadlines (2025–26)

    • Fall Term – November 7, 2025, 4:00 pm

    • Winter Term – March 6th, 2026, 4:00 pm

    • Spring/SummerTerm – July 8th, 2026 4:00 pm

    All applications must be submitted by 4:00 pm on the deadline date.

    Submitting Your Application

    • We ONLY accept submission online from this form

    How Much Funding Will I Receive?

    Bursary amounts vary each term based on:

    • The number of applications received

    • Available funding

    SAMU uses a pre-set formula to ensure funding is distributed as fairly as possible.

    How Payments Are Made

    After each deadline, SAMU works with the Grant MacEwan University Foundation to process payments.

    • Payments are sent by direct deposit.

    • Make sure your banking information is up to date in myStudentSystem.

    • If no banking information is provided, payment will be issued by cheque and mailed to the address given.

    Please note that the bursary funds awarded to applicants will be applied to  paying oustanding MacEwan Fees.

    Questions?

    for more information, contact:

    Martha Zokpah
    Programs Manager, SAMU
    zokpahm@macewan.ca
    780-633-3683