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.
Alberta Arborists Annual Scholarship- A $1,000 scholarship available to students who submit the application form, small writing project and a copy of their transcript. For more information please go to http://albertaarborists.com/scholarship Application period closed.
Allstream ICT Engineering Scholarship - $5000 scholarship available for women in an undergraduate engineering program. For more information concerning the scholarship and how to apply, please visit www.cemf.ca Application deadline February 7, 2014.
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.
CAPE Scholarships- Canadians for Access to Professional Education (CAPE) will provide a $5000 to a student from low-income and minority background who is pursuing professional studies, such as medicine, law, or managment. For more information please visit www.capescholarship.ca/scholarship 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 Federation for Sexual Health- Two, $3000 scholarsihps for one undergraduate and one graduate student who intend to use their studies to further their capacity to increase access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. For applications please click on the following link: www.cfsh.ca/about_cfsh/news-and-events/news05591301.html Application period closed.
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.
The Canadian Youth Environmental Leadership Scholarship - $5,000 scholarship. Provide a short 500-word essay, resume and a nomination letter from a dean, faculty representative or community leader. For more information, application and nomination templates please click here. For questions please contact scholarship@hrbenefits.ca Applications due November 29, 2013.
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 period closed.
Defence Engagement Program (DEP) - a series of scholarships and fellowships to foster interest in and knowledge of security and defence issues among emerging Canadian scholars. For more information, including instructions on how to apply please follow the link: www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/fellowship-scholarship-eng.html Application period closed.
Viva Labs - 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 period closed.
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.
Fine & Associates Professional Corporation Annual Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship available to students who submit the application form, small writing project and a copy of their transcript. For more information please go to http://www.torontodivorcelaw.com/scholarship-for-canadian-students Application period closed.
Flightnetwork.com- $1000 scholarship available to all Canadan or American students. Must submit a 500 - 1000 word essay about travel related experience or topic. For more information please visit www.flightnetwork.com/scholarship/ Application deadline: November 1, 2013.
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.
Mary Guilbault Metis Bursary - Bursaries provided by the Manitoba Metis Federation to students who are Metis, involved with the Metis community, show financial need, and a resident of Manitoba for at least 12 months. For complete requirements and to download the application form please click here. Application deadline October 1, annually.
Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Awards - Bursaries that can range between $1,500 to $5,000 are provided for Aboriginal post-secondary students to complete their chosen field of student. Applications must be submitted to the new mailing address found on the application here. Application deadline extended to September 20, 2013.
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.
Immigration Lawyer Network Annual Scholarship- A $1,000 scholarship available to students who submit the application form, small writing project and a copy of their transcript. For more information please go to http://immigrationlawyer.com/article/1000-immigration-lawyer-network-annual-scholarship-for-canadian-students/ Application period closed.
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba/Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg - Students with volunteer/employment experience in preservation of any cultural heritage. Application period closed.
Ethan Bruce Johnston Minaker Award- $500 bursary to a student who has a strong commitment to an academic program with a focus on disability support and research and a demonstrated potential to be an outstanding participant in the community. For complete information please click here. Application deadline November 1, 2013.
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 period closed.
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 $1500 each. The awards are open to UM students studying: Computer Sciences, Commerce, MBA and/or the Aboriginal Business Education Program. Application due October 1, 2013.
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.
Niren & Associates Annual Scholarship for Canadian Students - A $1,000 scholarship available to students who submit the application form, small writing project and a copy of their transcript. For more information please go to http://www.visaplace.com/scholarship-for-canadian-students Application period closed.
Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak - $1000 scholarships will be awarded to Aboriginal students who are enrolled in full-time post-secondary education at a recognized post secondary institution in Winnipeg. The $1000 scholarship will go towards their tuition expenses. Application period closed.
Out on Bay Street - A new scholarship program that will provide 2 post-secondary student recipients with a financial award to help defray the costs of higher education. Recipients will be highlighted at the Scholarship Awards Ball on September 21, 2013. They will also receive complimentary access to a Leaders To Be Proud Of awards reception and annual conference, slated for September 19 - 21 in Toronto. (Note: Travel and accommodation expenses for any scholarship recipients chosen from outside of the Greater Toronto Area will be covered). For more information please visit www.outonbayst.org/portal 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 period closed.
Play Golf BC Annual Scholarship- A $1,000 scholarship available to students who submit the application form, small writing project and a copy of their transcript. For more information please go to www.playgolfbc.com/annual-scholarship Application period closed.
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 period closed.
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 2014 Rhodes Scholarship application deadline is October 18, 2013.
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 October 4, 2013:
- Their curriculum vitae; and
- Their required 900 word personal statement
Please visit the procedures page for more information or contact Brent Deere (brent.deere@umanitoba.ca) 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.
Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE Scholarships- A series of scholarships available to University of Manitoba students. For further information and application forms please contact: Alicyn Goodman Application deadline: September 3, 2013.
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 period closed.
Sitebumpers- Based on an application and essay submission, one US college student and one from the global community will receive the SiteBumpers.com Internet Marketing Scholarship which will pay for any one of Planet Ocean Communications's online training courses for SEO, Local SEO, Social Media Marketing and/or Reputation Management. Application deadline: January 1, 2014.
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 South Eastman Health Bursary Program- variable bursaries available for students who are pursuing a health care course of study at a recognized granting institution; meet the bursary residency requirement; submit a bursary application form by the application deadline. For more information please visit: www.sehealth.mb.ca Application deadline: October 1.
The Squires Foundation - Award for Computer Science students. Application period closed.
Albert Strickler M.D. Scholarship Fund- A $2000 award dependent on investment returns, to provide recognition and financial assistance to students who achieve scholarship in the face of personal physical adversity. For further information including application please click here. Application deadline September 30, 2013.
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.
Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC)- A scholarship available to any first nation youth in Manitoba who is 35 years old or under and enrolled in, but not limited to, a Business Development program, through a recognized post-secondary institution. For more information please visit http://www.twcc.ca/in-our-community/scholarship-awards-program Application period closed.
Domenic Troiano Guitar Awards -Three awards valued at $5,000 each will be awarded to Canadian guitarists in Jazz, Multi-Genre and Classical. For more information on the awards and how to apply please visit www.domenictoriano.com Application deadline: November 22, 2013
University of Manitoba Filipino Students' Association - Two bursaries of $250 each willl be awarded to 2 recipients to help promote the value of post-secondary education. For eligiblity and the application form please click here. Application period closed.
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: Application period closed.
Vroom Vroom Vroom Annual Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship available to students who submit the application form, small writing project and a copy of their transcript. For more information please go to http://www.vroomvroomvroom.ca/scholarships/ Application period closed.