The University of Manitoba is a place where you can define who you really are. We don't just embrace big dreamers, we encourage them. We recognize the potential of our prospective students and have developed a program to promote strong leaders within the university community. The Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship program highlights exceptional high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. Each scholarship is valued at $16 000, allocated over four years of study.
2011-2012 Leaders of Tomorrow
The Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship application deadline is December 2, 2013 for students entering university in the 2014-2015 academic year.
Leader of Tomorrow Application now available
Candidates will require:
Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will be offered to students who:
1. have achieved a high school average of at least 90 percent calculated on
the basis of results in (or equivalent courses for north-western Ontario
students):
- English 30S or Français 30S and Anglais 30S
- Mathematics 30S (either pre-calculus 30S or applied 30S only)
- the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30S, Geography 30S, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for (a) above;
2. have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future potential;
3. have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills;
4. have a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community,
city-wide, regional, national, international);
5. have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown
by academic results (e.g., artistic, athletic, or linguistic skills, literary
accomplishments);
6. have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by the
December 2 deadline, including payment of application fee.
Applicants must submit a Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship application to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by the posted deadline (December 2, 2013).
Potential Leader of Tomorrow candidates should also take the time to search for additional scholarships. View our Awards & Scholarshps link for links to search engines.