The following is a list of organizations which offer scholarships and awards that may be of interest to current and entering University of Manitoba undergraduate and graduate students. Awards with upcoming deadlines will be noted; students are encouraged however, to search for scholarship opportunities year-round.
Because these scholarships and awards are administered by industry, government and private organizations outside of the University of Manitoba, students should read all of the information provided carefully and direct questions to the appropriate department listed on the application.
Is your organization offering an award/scholarship that you would like posted here? Contact us at awards@umanitoba.ca. Attach as much information as possible regarding the award conditions, application deadline, and links/pdf's for forms and information.
This list is ongoing and many awards are not currently open to apply. Please read deadline information carefully!
Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada: Jean Goodwill Award - Applicants must be association members (free membership); look for info in Member's Area of website.
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology - Application period closed.
Art Metal Workshop - Two, $1,000 scholarships available to students persuing further education beyond a high school level. For more information and requirements of the scholarship please visit www.art-metal.ca/scholarship.html - Applications due December 1, 2013.
BeeMaid Honey - Two, $1,000 scholarships available to students who are either a child or grandchild of a member of BeeMaid producer coops or the child or grandchild of an employee of an affiliated cooperative or BeeMaid Honey. For more information concerning the scholarship and requirements please visit BeeMaid Honey - Application period closed.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada - A new opportunity for students who are working on a brain tumour research project. For more information please visit the website above. For the application please click here. Application period closed.
Business Council of Manitoba Aboriginal Education Awards - Awards for all levels of study - 1st year, undergraduate and graduate. Application period closed.
AUCC Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Endowment Fund for Student in a Second Official Language Award. Application period closed.
CampusPerks - A $1,000 scholarship recognizing outstanding students that are doing great things on campus and in their communities. This year awards will be presented for Art, Media, Philanthropy and Entrepreneuship. Students can be nominated by staff, faculty, a peer, or they can submit a self-nomination to: http://awards.campusperks.ca/en Application period closed.
The Canadian Dementia Resource and Knowledge Exchange (CDRAKE) in partnership with the Alzheimer Knowledge Exchange (AKE) are offering $250 bursaries for the winter semester for students enrolled in an undergraduate program that is in a gerontology-related field. Please click here for more information. Application period closed.
Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG) Scholarships
Canadian and International Scholarship Programs (Foreign Affairs and Int'l Trade Canada)
Canadian Engineering Memorial Fund - 14 Engineering scholarships for 2009 ranging from $2500 to $15,000 for undergraduate and graduate level female engineering students.
Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship - $2000 for graduate students engaged in minority/human rights research.
Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation (CMSF)
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers National Scholarship Program - For students studying Business, Finance, Economics, Management, and several other fields. Application period closed.
Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique - $5000 for Master's or Ph.D. students. Application period closed.
Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals (CRHP) - A $500 award and a 1-year membership in the CRHP is available to a student enroled in healthcare programs. Guidelines and application forms are available here. Application period closed.
Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) - Scholarships worth between $4,000 - $6,000 each will be awarded to graduate students applying for and entering Masters of PhD programs and current graduate students in the prcoess of choosing research topics who are specializing in the transportation field. For more information please click here. Application period closed.
Chinese Canadian Railroad Workers Foundation - Three prizes available to essays that provide an deeper understanding of Chinese Canadian history. For more information including how to submit essays, please click here. Application due: May 31, 2013.
Everest Nutrition - Two, $1,000 scholarships are available for students returning to university for the fall 2013 term. For more information concerning application and deadlines please visit: http://krilloil.com/krill-oil-scholarship/ Application due: July 5, 2013.
Explore - $2000 bursary to study French/English in another province with opportunities for summer employment and transfer credits.
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship - Two - $5000 awards to two graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Application period closed.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - The mayor Andrée Boucher memorial scholarship is now avialable for application. A $2,000 scholarship is available to a woman undergraduate or graduate student who is considering making a contribution to/or entering the political realm. For submission requirements and further information please click here Application period closed.
Government of Canada International Scholarships - Undergraduate and Graduate exchange program opportunities.
GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program - Awards for Aboriginal students, women in engineering, and students with disabilities who are studying engineering or business/management.
Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Awards - Application period closed.
Holstein Canada's Education Awards - 6 awards of $750 each for agricultural students across Canada. For eligiblity please visit their website: https://www.holstein.ca/young-adults/YoungAdultsAwards/en Application period closed
The Hungarian Presence in Canada - Canada-wide essay and video competition on the immigrant experience in Canada; $1000.
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba/Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg - Students with volunteer/employment experience in preservation of any cultural heritage. Application period closed.
The Percy Lanham Bursary - Available to students who have completed without condition one or more years of study in a first undergraduate degree or diploma program, and proceed in the next ensuring academic year to the next year in their program with a full course load. The minimum requirement is 24 credit hours. Bursary value is at the sole discretion of the board of the Foundation. For more information and the application form please visit www.percylanhambursary.com. Application due July 15, 2013
Louis Riel Institute - Application period closed..
Manitoba Forage Seed Scholarship Award- A $500 award available for members or depdendents of a member of, the Manitoab Forage Seed Association, or has a special interest in forage seed production. For application and more information please click here. Application due October 31, 2013.
Manitoba Hydro Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships - For a full list of scholarships and bursaries available please click here and here. For more information regarding the Manitoba Hydro awards please visit their website. Applications period closed.
Manitoba Legislative Internship Program - A program for graduates of Manitoba's universities or graduates of other universities who are permanent reisdents of Manitoba with an opportunity to experience first hand the legislative process within the Manitoba Legislature. For more information please visit www.gov.mb.ca/legislature Application period closed.
Manitoba Lotteries Corporation - Employment Equity Education Awards - For students who are members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women in male-dominated occupations. Awards are valued at $2000 each and are open to UM students studying: Computer Sciences, Commerce, MBA and/or the Aboriginal Business Education Program. Application period closed.
Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development Scholarship - Undergraduate and Graduate research scholarships. Unavailable for the 2012/2013 academic year.
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) - Grants for women from developing countries are now available. To review eligibility criteria and award information please click here. Application period closed.
Marymound Bursary Program - $1000- $2500 for students who have been involved in one of Marymound's school, foster home or treatment programs. Click link for information and application forms. Deadlines: 1 October/1 May each year.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship - A $5000 award to an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a course of study preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Application period closed.
Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship - $3500 for students in a Bachelor or Master of Economics/Commerce or MBA students. For more information on the awaed and how to apply please click here for the English ou ici pour Francais. Application deadline: April 15, 2013.
Province of Manitoba- French immersion and French language bursaries. Two - $2,500 bursaries available to Manitoba students who wish to pursue postsecondary studies in either French immersion or French outside of Manitoba. For more information and application forms please click here Application deadline: May 31, 2013.
RBC Royal Bank Scholarships- Various scholarships offered by the Royal Bank of Canada. Please click here for more information concerning current awards. Application deadline: various.
Rhodes Scholarships
The 2013 Rhodes Scholarship application deadline has passed.
To obtain the requisite Presidential letter and authorization code, students should submit the following two documents to Brent Deere, Research Awards Administrator (brent_deere@umanitoba.ca) for our internal deadline of September 28, 2012:
- The required 900 word personal statement; and
- Curriculum vitae (please include your date of birth).
Please visit the procedures page for more information or contact Brent Deere via email or phone (204-474-8697) if you have any questions
Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Council Ladies Auxillary University Scholarship - Scholarships for any student who is a resident of MB/Northwest ON who is entering or continuing in the Faculty of Physio/Ocupational Therapy or Nursing. See link for full details. Application deadline: September 30 each year.
SAP Canada Corporate Citizenship Scholarship Program - $5000 award for undergraduates in Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering. Application period closed.
SIRC Research Award - A $2,000 award that is to be applied to research in one of the following areas: 1) the social impact of sport on the community; 2) the impact of applied research on athletic excellence/high performance; the impact of Olympic values on positive mental health development and sport participation. For more information please viist the following website: www.sirc.ca/research_awards/index.cfm Application deadline: April 26, 2013.
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) - Up to ten Fellowships of $5,000 each awarded. The fellowship is open to full-time, college and undergraduate university students. Candidates must have completed at least on full-time semester of study; however, they cannot apply during the final year of their degrees or diplomas. For more information please click here. Application period closed.
The Squires Foundation - Award for Computer Science students. Application period closed.
Thompson (MB) Chamber of Commerce R.W.F. Hunt Scholarship - $500 for 1st or 2nd year students studying business and related fields. Application period closed.
Transportation Association of Canada - Undergraduate and Graduate scholarships/fellowships for transportation-related disciplines.
University of Manitoba Students' Union Awards - Five categories of awards with two, $1,000 awards available in each category. Awards are presented to deserving University of Manitoba students who have made a significant contribution to improvement of student life on campus. Click here for requirements and applications. Deadline: Applications deadline: April 19, 2013.