Scholarship Information

Scholarship Search Engines

These website  databases will help identify numerous external awards and scholarships you might be eligible for across Canada. 

Scholarships 2023/2024

If you were elected Premier of Manitoba, what would you do? 

The Manitoba Young Liberal Scholarships are open to youth aged 16 to 25 who are entering, or are currently enrolled in, a Manitoba post-secondary institution. 

3 $500 Scholarships available

Due: May 20, 2024

Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $1,000 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training. 

Check out the details

Due June 21, 2024

The Louis Riel Institute offers a range of bursaries and awards empowering Red River Métis individuals to pursue their educational and professional aspirations. 

Please click on the link to see the list of awards available.


Deadline June 26th

This award is available to Red River Métis students who are in grade 12, will be graduating this year, and who plan on going to post-secondary school in the fall. The student must also excel in Math and/or Science

A total of 2 applicants will receive this award. Eligible students must be able to provide proof of Manitoba Métis Federation citizenship, a copy of the most recent transcript or statement of marks, a letter of recommendation from a Métis community member, and a letter of recommendation from a member of the student's academic or work community. 

Please see application for more details on what is required for the recommendations. 

Deadline April 30, 2024


The Jordan's Principle Scholarship is open to First Nations students studying children’s holistic health or wellbeing at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

In addition, applications will require the following:


Deadline: May 3, 2024

3 Scholarship catagories

Deadline: April 30, 2024

Award Amount: Variable 

Who can apply?

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Deadline: April 30, 2024

Award Amount: Three scholarships each worth $500

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Deadline: April 16, 2024

Amount: 50 bursaries, each worth $6,000

Who can apply?


Deadline: April 15, 2024

Amount: Two bursaries, each worth $2,000

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Deadline: April 12, 2024

Award Amount: Four awards worth $1,000, one worth $1,500 and one worth $2,000 

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Deadline: April 12, 2024

Award Amount: First Place $1,000, Runner Up $250

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Deadline: April 10, 2024

Award Amount: $2,500 each to a male and female hockey player

Who can apply?

The criteria for this award would include:

What will I have to do?

Deadline: April 5, 2024

Award Amount: Four scholarships each worth $500

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?


Several Scholarships for athletes and coaches

Deadline March 31, 2024


Several Scholarships available to all hockey athletes going onto post secondary education

Deadline March 31, 2024


Aerospace

Agriculture & Agri-Food

Creative Arts

Business

Tourism

Deadline: May 12th


Since 2012, Athena Leadership has proudly awarded the Leader of Tomorrow scholarship to one outstanding young woman in the Manitoba community. The $3,000 scholarship exists to provide educational opportunity, and is heavily focused on recognizing and supporting young women+ who demonstrate leadership ability, more so than academic standing. With many deserving young leaders in need of assistance, Athena Leadership established the Leader of Tomorrow Fund which it has since awarded annually. 

The Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to candidates who meet all of the following requirements:

Due March 1, 2024



Scholarships are available to high school students who are entering the automotive industry and working towards their Red Seal Certification. 

Due April 19th, 2024


Are you active in your community or do youhave ideas on how to make it a better placeto call home?

 Submit an essay of up to 1250 wordsanswering one of the questions below and you couldwin $1000!

1. What does a “bright future” look like for you?

2.How have you demonstrated leadership or charitywithin your community to make it a better place?

3.How can we ensure fair and affordable housingfor all Canadians 

Deadline March 13, 2024


Prestige Student Scholarship Program
Class of 2024 graduates photographed by Prestige Photography can apply for a scholarship by sharing their Prestige Photography experience in a formal one-page essay. A total of 3 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded between United States and Canada. Essays may be used to promote Prestige Photography. The essay topic is as follows:

“Tell us what grad year means to you and how your Prestige pictures help celebrate your
achievements.”


Check out this guide! It has loads of scholarships and bursaries. I have copies of this guide in the Career Centre aswell. This is a fantastic resource that has been complied by Futures Forward.  

Deadline: February 7, 2024

Award Amount: 20 scholarships of up to $10,000 each per year to use toward tuition, textbooks, supplies, and living expenses.

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Deadline: February 1, 2024

Award Amount: $1,000

Who can apply?

What will I have to do? 

Deadline: February 1, 2024

Award Amount: Amounts vary.

Who can apply?

What will I have to do? 



Tuition Waiver Applications Now Available!

Get funded for post-secondary!

Tuition Waivers are scholarships offered by 10 participating universities and colleges to current and former youth in care in Manitoba - no age cap! They can cover up to the full tuition cost of your college or university degree, diploma, or certificate, with additional funding available for supplies and a living stipend.


Applications are now available and are due March 31!


Full application details below, but to be eligible to apply you must:

Please note:



Award Amount: $500 

Who can apply?  

What will I have to do?


Deadline: January 15, 2024





Award Amount: Four Scholarships each worth $750

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?


Deadline January 9th, 2024



Award Amount: $750

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?


Deadline: December 31, 2023 (another round available in April)


Award Amount: Two awards, each worth $2,000

Who can apply?


Due: December 30, 2023


Award Amount: $1,000

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?


Due Dec. 8, 2023


Award Amount: Up to $28,000

Who can apply?


What will I have to do?


Due December 1, 2023


BMO Financial Group 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 Canadian students outside of Manitoba): a. English 30S or Français 30S and Anglais 30S b. Mathematics 30S (either precalculus 30S or applied 30S only) c. the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30F, Geography 30S, Computer Science 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 1 deadline, including payment of application fee. 

Due Dec. 1, 2023


 BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will be offered to students who:

 1. are Indigenous (Status, Non-Status, Métis, Inuit)

 2. have achieved a high school average of at least 90 percent calculated on the basis of results in (or equivalent courses for Canadian students outside of Manitoba): a. English 30S or Français 30S and Anglais 30S b. Mathematics 30S (either precalculus 30S or applied 30S only) c. the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30F, Geography 30S, Computer Science 30s, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for (a) above; 

3. have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future potential;

 4. have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills;

 5. have a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community city-wide, regional, national, international);

 6. have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g., artistic, athletic, or linguistic skills, literary accomplishments);

 7. have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by the December 1 deadline, including payment of application fee. 

Due Dec. 1, 2023 



Regardless of your field of study, scholarships are open to First Nation, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizen of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community who:

●    have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study; or

●    are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study

Click the link for further details

Due: November 6, 2023

Have you shown exceptional leadership in helping to make a meaningful and lasting difference in your community?  We’re more interested in the mark you’re making in the world than the marks you’re getting in the classroom. This scholarship program is open to student leaders with an average of 75% and up, who are helping to support positive change in their communities. 

Due: November 15th

Do you care about positively contributing to your community? Are you ready to build a better future? Loran Scholarship Foundation is looking for young Canadians to join the next class of Loran Scholars!

Click on the link for further information and online application. 


Due: October 11, 2023




Scholarships 2022/23

Due May 23, 2023


The WMBA Foundation have once again announced that it will be awarding two scholarships to provide financial assistance to boys and girls graduating from high school.  The awards are geared towards those who have plans to further their education in college or university and intend on pursuing excellence in playing, refereeing, convening or coaching basketball. The award will aim to recognize those who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to basketball and have been an ambassador for the WMBA by promoting the league in the community.

Up to $500 is available for the selected male and female applicant.  

Due: June 9th

Deadline May 15, 2023

Each year, Cambrian awards scholarships to select students through Learning for Life to support continued education in the community. The scholarship is offered to high school students in Manitoba who are pursuing a post-secondary education in the academic term following graduation or 1 gap year. 

Deadline May 31, 2023

The Vickar Community Chevrolet Award is available to Red River Métis students enrolled at Red River College Polytechnic and registered in one of the prerequisite programs:

Deadline October 15, 2023

This Bursary is available to Red River Métis students across Manitoba who excel in academics and the community and who show financial need. Post-secondary students who have been a resident of Manitoba for the last 12 months may qualify for the Mary Guilbault Métis Bursary, administered through the Louis Riel Institute. 

Deadline October 1, 2023

The Senator Gerry & Margaret St. Germain Bursary is available to grade 12 Red River Métis students across Manitoba who excel in Math/or Science and are involved in the Red River Métis Community. If you are planning a post-secondary education in Manitoba, you may quality for the bursary which is administered through the Louis Riel Institute. 

Deadline June 26, 2023

The Red River Métis & Cantor's Family Award is available to Red River Métis students who are attending a post-secondary institution in Manitoba. The student must be enrolled in butcher/abattoir, culinary arts, or any agricultural programs which focus on the study of livestock and processes used for the purpose of feeding people or a related field in which you can express the connection to the butcher/abattoir field. 

November 1, 2023

The MMF continues to support post-secondary students through the Louis Riel Bursary. These bursaries are available to Metis students at several post secondary institutions across Manitoba and are administered through the Louis Riel Institute in partnership with the post-secondary institutions. 

Various Due Dates

8 Scholarships of $1, 000 are available

 CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Demonstrate active involvement in preserving cultural heritage. This may be done through volunteer work or employment within Canada. It may involve any cultural heritage.

Volunteer in a cultural activity in the general community.

Have achieved a minimum academic average of 70% or a cumulative 2.5 GPA.

Due: May 1, 2023


Trade Bursary 

The Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg awards one $1,000 bursary annually to assist an individual pursuing a career in any trade. The bursary is administered by the Red River Exhibition Foundation and may be used for assistance with tuition fees, tools or learning aids in conjunction with their post-secondary education or apprenticeship training in any trade career.

Community Leadership Award: The Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg awards one $1,000 bursary annually to assist a Manitoban entering or attending post-secondary school or an apprenticeship program who has shown exemplary leadership skills, keen interest in community involvement and exceptional citizenship. The bursary is administered by the Red River Exhibition Foundation and may be used for assistance with tuition fees, tools or learning aids in conjunction with their post-secondary education or training. 

Kathy Kennedy Bursary: One $1,500 bursary is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Creative Communications program at Red River College.The bursary is made on behalf of Kathy Kennedy and her 30 years of service to the Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg through the Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo program. Kathy will personally select the recipient and award the bursary.

Deadline: May 12, 2023


Deadline: May 12, 2023

The Ron Meyers Memorial Scholarship for Performing Arts is awarded annually to an individual pursuing a career in the performing arts. 

The successful candidate must meet the following Essential Criteria:

Deadline: May 12, 2023

The Bob Lang Memorial Scholarships are presented in honour of the memory of Bob Lang, a long-serving employee of the Red River Exhibition Association, and are provided to young people pursuing post-secondary education in the aerospace industry

Deadline: May 12, 2023

Three W. Garfield Weston Foundation and the real Canadian Superstore scholarships are presented to Manitoba residents pursuing post-secondary studies in a business-related program at a Manitoba university or accredited college. 


Deadline: May 12, 2023

Three $1,000 tourism scholarships for Manitoba students are awarded annually. 

Criteria:

Every year, the Red River Exhibition Foundation awards scholarships and bursaries in support of the Red River Exhibition Association’s mandate to promote industry, commerce, tourism and agriculture.

 

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY-  8 SCHOLARSHIPS 

Deadline: May 12th


Farm Family of the Year

Manitoba Women’s Institute

Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference

Cam Brown Scholarship for International Study

50th Anniversary of the Farm Family

Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame

4-H Centennial Scholarship

R.D. Payne Equine Scholarship


 Due: March 31, 2023 - EXTENDED TO MAY 31st!!! 

Aboriginal Education Awards The Business Council offers awards for Indigenous students to assist with the cost of tuition, books, and supplies during the academic year. Each award is $3000 for university and $2000 for college students. 

Eligibility:

 • Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Metis, Inuit)

 • You are a citizen of Canada or permanent resident, having resided in Manitoba for the last 12 months

 • You plan to attend one of the listed Manitoba post-secondary institutions in any discipline (see website)

 • You plan to maintain full time student status (at least a 60% course load) • You are in need of financial assistance

Applications must be submitted to the awards office at the university or college you plan to attend by March 31 For more information, contact: • Phone: (204) 942-3637 • Email: bcmawards@businesscouncil.mb.ca  

The 2022 Access Credit Union "Tell us Your Story " Scholarship Program is designed to reward students who align with our values of integrity, service, innovation, and opportunity. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of applicant character and values. 

Access Credit Union will award one $5,000, two $2,500, and five $1,000 scholarships in 2023. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

Applicants must reside in Manitoba.

 • Applicants must currently attend high school full-time (be it public school, private school, or home school) and be eligible to graduate in June of the current year.

 • Applicants must plan to continue their education at a recognized post-secondary institution in fall of the current year. 

 Due: May 1, 2023

Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $1,000 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career that would be beneficial to the rural economy. 

Eligibility: • Must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer. Note: This can also include active beef producers returning to school after a period of time in the workforce. • Must be pursuing post-secondary studies or trades training in the 2023-24 academic year. • Post-secondary programs or trades training must be a minimum of one academic year in duration. 

See Full Posting and Application Form in the Career Centre

Due: June 23rd 4:30pm


Andrew Henderson Memorial Scholarship

The friends of Lower Fort Garry established the Andrew Henderson Memorial Scholarship to remember and celebrate their friend and supporter, Andrew. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving graduating student from the Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School attending post secondary studies, who exemplifies Andrew's passion for history, creativity, inclusivity and authenticity.

Candidates are invited to submit a piece they are proud of, which they feel showcases their love of history or the performing arts. Acceptable content for submission may include but is not limited to essays, poems, stories, songs, set or costume design or films. Students may submit a piece previously completed, such as one for a class project. Please note: entries may be displayed at Lower Fort Gary National Historic Site, and/or on the Friends of Lower Fort Gary website and social media pages.

Scholarship amount : $500

Due: May 30th, 2022

Please see Full Posting in the Career Centre


TADD Scholarship/Bursary

Due May 26th, 2023 

TADD Manitoba is please to once again be offering two, $500 Leading Change Scholarship/Bursary to deserving Manitoba high schools students. These students must have shown great interest in investing in their community, to inspire positive change. 

We are offering four students Leading Change Scholarship/Bursary’s worth $500.00 each (2 scholarships, 2 bursaries). The scholarship/bursary is open to all students within Manitoba. However, preference will be given to those students who are actively involved in their TADD school groups/committees. 

Hard Copies of the application are available in the Career Centre


I have just posted a package of scholarship opportunities for graduates who identify as indigenous. Please pick up your package in the Career Centre


Due April 30th, 2023 

Lift Parts Express awards a $500 scholarship to a student every year given they fill out an application and submit before the given deadline 

Eligibility: • A current student between the ages of 16 – 21 years’ old 

• Be a legal resident of the Canada 

• Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2023

 • Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline. 

• Student must have a 2.5 GPA or above

 • Student must write an essay on this year’s topic.

 


1. Community Leaders: 1 scholarship x $10,000; 100 scholarships x $2,500 • In support of students who demonstrate a strong community commitment through leadership, volunteerism, community involvement or other activities that benefit their community. 

2. Trades: 1 scholarship x $10,000; 100 scholarships x $2,500 • In support of students who are entering or enrolled in a qualifying trades program at a registered education institute, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, welding, pipe fitting and camp related positions. 

3. Indigenous Legacy: 1 scholarship x $10,000; 75 scholarships x $5,000 • In support of Indigenous students (First Nation, Métis, Inuit or Non-Status) pursuing any full-time, post-secondary program at a registered education institute. 


Due March 13, 2023


The Quest for Excellence scholarship program is a cash scholarship that recognizes students for their ongoing community contributions and pursuit of leadership. RE/MAX Canada is pleased to expand the existing Quest for Excellence scholarship program in 2023, now offering 40 scholarships of $1,000 each to students across Canada (except for Quebec).

To apply for the Quest for Excellence scholarship, eligible students are invited to write and submit an online essay* up to 1,250 words in length, answering one of the following questions:

The essays are to be submitted by March 13, 2023


Every year, the Native Women’s Association of Canada hands out the Helen Bassett Commemorative Award to four young Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, or gender-diverse students in the amount of $1,000 each.

 Eligibility: 

• Be currently pursuing post-secondary studies (priority is given to students who are studying law or are in a law-related field) 

• Demonstrate financial need 

• Be an Indigenous woman, gender-diverse, or Two-Spirit person under 31 years of age

 • Demonstrate a commitment to improving the situation of Indigenous women and youth in Canada politically, culturally, economically, or otherwise

 Applications will open in spring/summer 2023. (2022 deadline was July 15) 


 Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to Indigenous students who are enrolled in a full-time Trades program at a recognized post-secondary institution in Winnipeg. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to assist with tuition expenses and is provided directly to the institution on their behalf.

 Eligibility:

 • Must be of Indigenous descent (Status, Non-status, Métis or Inuit) and 30 years of age or younger. 

• Must provide proof of registration in a full-time Trades program at a recognized post-secondary institution located in Winnipeg. 

• Show a combination of academic achievement and community leadership. 

• Preference will be given to students interested in careers with the City of Winnipeg. 

Applications will open next year. (2022 deadline was August 12) 

Mail, drop off or email completed applications to: Jacquie Lylyk - Community Development Worker • Indigenous Relations Division – City of Winnipeg • 3rd Floor - 510 Main Street (Susan A. Thompson Building) • Winnipeg, MB R3B 1B9 • Email: jlylyk@winnipeg.ca 



The scholarship exists to provide educational opportunity, and is heavily focused on recognizing and supporting young women+ who demonstrate leadership ability, more so than academic standing. With many deserving young leaders in need of assistance, Athena Leadership established the Leader of Tomorrow Fund (proudly held and managed through The Winnipeg Foundation) which it has since awarded annually.   

THE LEADER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO CANDIDATES WHO MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

Due: March 1, 2023


Scholarship eligibility deadline: To be considered for Special Entrance Scholarships, complete your application for admission by March 1, 2023. The deadline for Application -Required Awards is also March 1, 2023. Complete the online application to be considered. 


Deadline: January 15, 2023

Award Amount: $500 

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Deadline: January 14, 2023

Award Amount: Five bursaries worth $25,000

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

*Art and design fields will only be accepted if they are integrated in science and technology.



Deadline: January 16,2023


Regardless of your field of study, scholarships are open to First Nations, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizens of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community who:

Employees of TD and its subsidiaries and their children are not eligible for these scholarships.2


Deadline: December 17th, 2022

Award Amount: $1,000 - $12,000

Can be used at any of the following institutions: University of Ottawa (ON), Université Sainte-Anne (NS), Université de Moncton (NB), Université Saint-Boniface (MB), University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean (AB), Laurentian University (ON), Glendon College of York University (ON).

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

How do I apply? For further information visit the website:  http://french-future.org/programs/essay-contest/



Deadline: December 15th, 2022

Award Amount: $1,000 per winner, 4 awards given

  

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

How do I apply? For complete details, including forms and rules, visit their website: https://www.alliedvanlines.ca/scholarship 



for Indigenous Youth

Deadline to apply: Thursday, December 1, 2022

The RBC Future Launch Scholarships for Indigenous Youth awards 20 scholarships annually worth up to $10,000 (for up to four years) to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students across Canada.

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their engagement in community, financial need, and likelihood of success in future studies and goals.

Applicants must meet the following scholarship eligibility requirements:



Deadline: December 15th, 2022

Award Amount: $1,000 per winner

 

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

How do I apply? For complete details, including forms and rules, visit their website: https://www.northamericanvanlines.ca/scholarship 



Deadline: December 15th, 2022

Award Amount: $1,000 to $50,000

 

 Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

How do I apply? For complete details, including forms and rules, visit their website: https://bk-scholars.com/



Deadline: December 1st, 2022

Award Amount: Up to $28,000

 

 Who can apply?


 What will I have to do?

How do I apply? For further information visit the website: https://apply.terryfoxawards.ca/ 


Deadline: November 30th, 2022

Award Amount: $700

 

 Who can apply?


 What will I have to do?

 Alongside their application, students are required to submit:

How do I apply? For additional details, consult their website: Scholarship Link

Deadline: November 29th, 2022

Award Amount: Up to $1,000

 

 Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

How do I apply? For more information, including application form and instruction, visit their website:  ServiceScape  


Award Amount: Six scholarships worth $1,000

 Who can apply?

What will I have to do?


Deadline: November 4th, 2022 


Have you shown exceptional leadership in helping to make a meaningful and lasting difference in your community? We’d love to hear about your community leadership efforts and what inspired you to get involved. We’re more interested in the mark you’re making in the world than the marks you’re getting in the classroom. 

The program is open to students with an average of 75% and up (outside Quebec), or a minimum R score of 26 (in Quebec), who are supporting positive change in their communities. 

We’re interested in hearing from students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place. For example, you may be helping to clean up the environment, promote social justice, or fight child poverty.  

Deadline November 15th,2022


Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Canadian Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application.  The Association will use the one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible.

A special application period is open to fill our current class of scholarship recipients.  Current Grade 12 students may apply Deadline:  October 31, 2022.



Award Amount: Grand Prize: $6,000

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Deadline: October 31, 2022







 












Scholarships 2021/2022


The Asper Foundation offers renewable bursaries at $1,000 each for high school students who:

•    Are enrolled full-time (minimum 60% course load) in their first year of study in University 1 or any faculty, college or school at the University of Manitoba;

•    have achieved a minimum average of 70% on their high school courses used for admission;

•    have demonstrated high financial need on the Asper Foundation Entrance bursary application form. 



Three annual bursaries each valued at $6,000 are offered to Canadian high school students who:  

MB students must include the financial information from their My Student Aid Online (MySAO) account; from the “My Award Information” tab and the “My Assessment Details” tab;  have completed a University of Manitoba Fairfax bursary application;  will register for full-time study (minimum 18 credit hours) in any faculty or school at the University of Manitoba that admits students directly from high school  have achieved a minimum average of 80% on their high school courses used for admission. 



Manitoba Hydro supports the youth of Manitoba in pursuit of academic excellence.  Within our Educational Funding Program are specific awards available to Indigenous Students in Grades 10 - 12

Trio Award 

We offer 3 awards to 3 Indigenous students.

How to apply

Application deadline is July 15.

To be considered, students must include all required documentation listed on the application.


    

The CPA Manitoba Foundation is pleased to be awarding the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)

High School Scholarships to graduating high school students in Manitoba. Up to thirteen scholarships in

the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded, including six awards specifically for students from rural

Manitoba.

We are looking for students who meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 student who will be attending one of Manitoba’s universities (students planning to

enter a community college or a university outside of Manitoba are not eligible, unless the student

plans to bridge from college to a Manitoba university);

• Overall average of 80% in Grades 10 to 12 (based on the most current available information);

• Has an interest in a career in accounting or business; and

• Is involved in school and community activities.

Deadline May 16th


Cambrian Credit Union is pleased to offer the Learning for Life Award for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

This year, Cambrian will be providing five awards valued at $2,500 each to support students who are pursuing post-secondary education in the fall and exemplify leadership in one of the following five areas:

Due: May, 31, 2022


Post Secondary Institution Awards

There are numerous scholarships and bursaries to apply for at each post-secondary institution in Manitoba. These internal awards can usually be found under the heading "Financial Aid and Awards" on your college/university.

Andrew Henderson Memorial Scholarship

The friends of Lower Fort Garry established the Andrew Henderson Memorial Scholarship to remember and celebrate their friend and supporter, Andrew. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving graduating student from the Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School attending post secondary studies, who exemplifies Andrew's passion for history, creativity, inclusivity and authenticity.

Candidates are invited to submit a piece they are proud of, which they feel showcases their love of history or the performing arts. Acceptable content for submission may include but is not limited to essays, poems, stories, songs, set or costume design or films. Students may submit a piece previously completed, such as one for a class project. Please note: entries may be displayed at Lower Fort Gary National Historic Site, and/or on the Friends of Lower Fort Gary website and social media pages.

Scholarship amount : $500

Due: May 30th, 2022

Please see Full Posting in the Career Centre


Hockey Manitoba is fortunate to have the opportunity to offer a number of scholarships to our members in

recognition of their hard work and dedication both in the classroom and on the ice. The commitment shown to the

game, education and community is an integral part of developing our young athletes into strong community leaders.

Hockey Manitoba is very pleased to be able to provide financial support to our graduating members to assist with

post-secondary education.

Applicants completing this form are eligible for the following scholarships awarded annually:

GEORGE ALLARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,500

JACK FORSYTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000

NICK HILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000

ORVILLE ACRES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 (female applicants only)

BILL ADDISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

RALPH BORGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

ABBIE COO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

SAM FABRO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

SHELDON LANCHBERY SCHOLARSHIP $750

BUCK MATIOWSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

DR. W.F. TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

DIANNE WOODS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $750

JIM STIRLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS $500 (two awarded annually)

BOB CALDWELL SCHOLARSHIP $750

IAN HEATHER SCHOLARSHIP $750

Please click on the link for further information and full application form


The Todd Davison Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) is awarded annually to a Hockey Manitoba member in good standing who: 

• Has risen above personal challenges in their life 

• Shows a hard working, diligent approach to the game of hockey 

• Displays strong leadership skills and community involvement 

• Graduating high school and proceeding to a post-secondary education on a full or part-time basis 

Click on the link for full application and information

Due April 1, 2022

This bursary assists a young official who aspires to a post-secondary education in Canada. In order to qualify for the bursary, the candidate must have officiated in Manitoba during the past season and have secured a letter of recommendation from both their High School Principal and Referee-in-Chief. 

The Trudy Galloway Memorial Bursary ($750) is awarded annually to a Hockey Manitoba official in good standing who: • Is graduating high school and is proceeding to College or University within Canada • Has maintained a minimum 80% average in high school • Is involved in their community and held in high regard by their peers, teachers, Referee-in-Chiefs and community leaders • Has full intentions to continue as an active official, working to better the program both on and off the ice 

Click on the link for full details and application

Due April 1, 2022


The Jerry Kruk Memorial Hockey Scholarship ($1,000) is awarded annually to a Hockey Manitoba member in good standing who: • Demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement • Shows a hardworking, diligent approach to the game of hockey • Displays strong leadership skills and community involvement • Graduating high school and proceeding to a post-secondary education on a full or part-time basis 

Due April 1, 2022

Award Amount: $250 for each category 

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Due: April 28, 2022

Award Amount: $2,500 each to a male and female hockey player

Who can apply?

The criteria for this award would include:

What will I have to do?

Due April 1, 2022

The Manitoba Young Liberal Scholarships are open to youth aged 16 to 25 who are entering, or are currently enrolled in, a Manitoba post-secondary institution.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

1. A completed application form

 2. A written essay  The essay should discuss the applicant’s vision for the future of Manitoba, and answer the question, “If you were elected Premier of Manitoba, what would you do?”  Additional essay requirements: 1000 word maximum, word processed, double spaced, 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman) 

Due: May 15, 2022

The University of Manitoba and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development are offering 11 Centennial Entrance scholarships valued at $2,000 to high school students with an interest in pursuing a degree or diploma in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. 

The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation (CSTF) is passionate about supporting post-secondary education (PSE) for

all Canadians and believes that finances should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. That’s why they’ve

invested $150,000 to support students in realizing their dreams of attending post-secondary school.

Eligibility

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada

• Demonstrate financial need

• Have completed high school level education (or equivalent)

• Be accepted to a PSE program at an eligible institution in Canada

Due: May 7, 2022

At Arctic Chiropractic, our goal is to maintain and improve the spinal health of every patient, while educating the community and each patient about the benefits associated with chiropractic care. Arctic Chiropractic is offering a $500 scholarship to a chosen student who meets eligibility requirements.

Eligibility:

• Be attending college or university no later than October of 2022.

• Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2022.

• Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

• Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.

• Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October of 2022.

• Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.

Due: May 2, 2022 

Lift Parts Express awards a $500 scholarship to a student every year given they fill out an application and submit before the given deadline.

Eligibility:

• A current student between the ages of 16 – 21 years’ old

• Be a legal resident of the Canada

• Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2022

• Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.

Due: April 30th, 2022

Interlake Reserves Tribal Council offers funds for Post-Secondary Programs include University, Community College,

and University College Entrance Preparation (UCEP). UCEP programs must have Grade-12 as an entrance requirement

and must be at least eight months in duration. 

Contact: itdsca@yahoo.ca or 204-659-4465 or 866-310-2356 

Due: March 15, 2022

Each year, Cenovus Energy offer scholarships for Indigenous students residing in our operating areas who are

pursuing a full-time degree, diploma or certified trade. These scholarships are valued at $3,500 and are renewable for

up to four years, or to the completion of your first degree.

Eligibility:

• With demonstrated financial need

• With work experience and community involvement

• All programs are eligible; preference will be given to those pursuing programs with potential to lead to a

career in the oil and gas industry.

Due: February 1, 2022

Indspire provides financial assistance to Indigenous students through its Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries,

Scholarships, and Awards program. Awards include post-secondary education (full-time studies) as well as

Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Technology Programs, and Incentives. There is one application for all of Indspire’s

bursaries, scholarships, and awards (with a few exceptions - see website). You only need to complete the application

once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards for the current academic year.

Eligibility:

• Be a Canadian Indigenous person, with proof of Indigenous status

• Be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution or training program

• Demonstrated financial need

For more information, contact: Miranda Curley at education@indspire.ca 

Due: February 1, August 1, and November 1 of each year

THE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAM provides financial assistance to Métis students who are

enrolled in eligible post-secondary programs. Eligible costs covered by the program may include tuition, books, travel

support, and living allowances - up to $5,000 for undergraduate students; up to $8,500 for graduate students.

Eligibility:

• Must be currently enrolled part-time or full-time completing a degree program at one of the participating

institutions: UW, UM, USB, BU, or UCN, CMU, Booth UC, RRC (BA of Nursing and BA of Education only)

• You are a registered Citizen of the MMF or are in the process of being registered

• You have applied for the Louis Riel Bursary through the Louis Riel Institute (listed below)

Funding is first come, first served. There is no application deadline for the year 2022/2023. The online forum will accept

application submissions year round.

For more information, contact: psesp.info@mmf.mb.ca or (204) 586-8474 

A. THE LOUIS RIEL BURSARY is offered through the Louis Riel Institute (LRI) in partnership with seven post-secondary

institutions in Manitoba. The following is a list of participating universities and their application due dates:

• Assiniboine Community College – October 15th

• Brandon University – September 30th

• University of Manitoba - October 1st

• University of Winnipeg – October 1st and January 31st

• Université de Saint Boniface – September 30th and January 31st

• University College of the North – November 18th

• Red River College – October 31st and January 30th

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at one of the participating institutions (undergraduate

and graduate programs are eligible)

• Must demonstrate financial need

• Proof of Metis heritage

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada offers the following scholarship programs:

• Ted Rogers Scholarships (up to $2500): for students entering their first year of post-secondary studies.

Applications due January 29, 2022

• BGCC Post-Secondary Scholarships ($750-$4000): for students entering or continuing their post-secondary

education. Applications available in spring and typically due in April of each year.

Eligibility:

• Be a current or former Boys and Girls Club member for a minimum of 1 year

 Be a maximum of 24 years of age at the time of application

• Be pursuing some form of full-time or part-time post-secondary education (e.g. college, university or trades

school; diploma, degree, apprenticeship, or other program) at an accredited post-secondary institution in

Canada

• Full-time employees of the Boys and Girls Club are not eligible (seasonal full-time and part-time employees are

eligible to apply)

Due: January 29, 2022

Established in 2012, ten participating colleges and universities in Manitoba have each established a fund to support current and former youth in care. The purpose of the fund is to provide the opportunity for current and former youth in Child and Family Services care in Manitoba to attend post-secondary education. Tuition Waiver students who are on Agreements with Young Adults (AYAs) or former youth in care may be eligible for Living Supports through Skills and Employment Partnerships to cover the costs of books and supplies and a regular biweekly living allowance. 

ELIGIBILITY:

       1. Be a current or former youth-in-care in Manitoba (no age requirement)

       2. Meet the regular program admission requirements and have applied directly to the college or university

       3. Be applying for full-time studies (at least 18 credit hours per year)

       4. UM, UW, USB, and Booth Applicants - must demonstrate financial need


The deadline for 2022-2023 Tuition Waiver applications is March 31, 2022. 


Award Amount: $7,500

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What will I have to do?


Due March 31, 2022

Award Amount: 

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Due: March 31, 2022

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 for the Darryl Dacombe Memorial Scholarship & $500 for the Ron Dixson Memorial Technical Scholarship

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?


Due March 31, 2022

Award Amount: Five awards each worth $1,000

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Due March 31,2022

Award Amount: $1,500

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Due: March 15, 2022


Award Amount: 16 bursaries worth $1,000 each 

Who can apply?  

What will I have to do?


Due March 14, 2022


Award Amount: Four scholarships each worth $500

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?


Due March 4th, 2022


Award Amount: $2,500

Who can apply?

What will I have to do?

Due: February 27, 2022

The University of Manitoba and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development are offering 11 Centennial Entrance scholarships valued at $2,000 to high school students with an interest in pursuing a degree or diploma in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. 

Who can Apply? 

This scholarship is open to both rural and urban students! 

Due: April 8, 2022


Award Amount: $1,000

Who can apply?

What will I have to do? 

Due: February 1, 2022

Due: January 31, 2022 

For more information and to apply visit their website: https://energyrates.ca/energyrates-ca-scholarship/  

Due: January 31, 2022

To register visit the website: https://ccuf.ca/ccuf-international-education-fair?utm_source=feature&utm_medium=scholarship&utm_campaign=applyNow#register  

Due January 19, 2022

Due: January 15, 2022

Preszler Law Firm has been committed to helping people injured in car accidents. We understand the difficulty in reclaiming and rebuilding your life following a serious injury. This challenge can be especially tough if your life is just beginning.That is why Preszler Law Firm is offering you a $2,500 university scholarship if you are a high school student and were the victim of a car accident.  

Due January 15, 2022


Due January 14, 2022


Due January 7, 2022


The RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth will award 20 scholarships annually valued up to $10,000 each per year (up to 4 years) to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada demonstrating strong academic performance and community involvement.

Due January 5, 2022


The Quest for Excellence program is a bursary program for grade 12 students in Western Canada. It was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regard to leadership and community contribution initiatives. 

RE/MAX of Western Canada will award 16 bursaries of $1,000 each to qualifying Grade 12 students.  In addition, each award includes a Certificate of Excellence signed by the Regional Executive Vice President of RE/MAX of Western Canada. Winners will be notified in April 2022. 

Due: March 14, 2022


The BMO Financial Group 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.

A total of nine awards will be given out to students entering any of the direct-entry programs of the University of Manitoba in September 2021. Six of the awards will be given to students graduating from a high school within Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, and three of the awards will be given out at the national level to students graduating from a Canadian high school found outside of Manitoba.

Due: Dec.1, 2021

The BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow scholarship program highlights exceptional Indigenous high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. Each scholarship is valued at $16,000, allocated over four years of study.

Three awards will be given out to Indigenous students across Canada entering any of the direct-entry programs of the University of Manitoba in September 2020.

Due: Dec.1, 2021


TD Scholarship for Community Leadership

The TD Scholarship is one of the largest and prestigious Scholarships in Canada. Last year over 3,000 students applied and 20 were selected and given scholarships up to $70,000 each.  The eligibility of the scholarship focuses on outstanding community leadership. If you have demonstrated outstanding community involvement you should apply!  Apply online at td.com/scholarships.

Due: November 15, 2021


Manitoba Beef Produces is please to make 6 $500 Scholarships annually for MBP members children attending university or college or pursuing trades training.  Applications are available in the Career Centre. 

Due: November 5, 2021


Loran Scholarship

Do you care about positively contributing to your community? Are you ready to build a better future? Loran Scholarship Foundation is looking for young Canadians to join the next class of Loran Scholars!


Applications are open for the 2022 Loran Award, Canada’s largest undergraduate merit award, which includes four years of study at one of 25 Canadian universities, funding for summer work experiences, mentorship, and more. 


Learn more about becoming a Loran Scholar and apply ASAP: tinyurl.com/2022LoranAward. #Loran2022 


Due: October 13, 2021



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School Of Natural Medical Aesthetics Post Secondary Scholarship

Due: May 31, 2021

Scholarship Application

Manitoba Young Liberal Scholarship- Due May 17, 2021

Information and Application Form 


Chartered Professional Accountant High School Scholarships

The CPA Manitoba Foundation is excited to award the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) High School Scholarships to graduating grade 12 students across Manitoba. Up to thirteen scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded, including six awards specifically for students in rural Manitoba.

They are looking for well-rounded students who meet the following criteria:

2021 High school applications will be accepted until May 3, 2021. Applications forms can be found here: High School Scholarships

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Alexis Sutherland, Executive Assistant by email or at 204-594-3086.


Nellie McClung Trailblazer Scholarship: Deadline March 1, 2021 


Future University of Winnipeg Students: Application required Awards and Scholarships:   Apply before March 1st! 

Application Required Awards and Scholarships


Deadline:  March 15th


OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS 

Indspire: Building Brighter Futures Scholarship

Indspire provides financial assistance to Indigenous students through its Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards program. Awards include post-secondary education (full-time studies) as well as Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Technology Programs, and Incentives. There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (with a few exceptions - see website). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards for the current academic year. 

Eligibility: 

Deadlines: February 1, August 1, and November 1 of each year 

To apply visit: https://indspire.ca/for-students/bursaries-scholarships/ 


Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund For Indigenous Students

The Ted Rogers Scholarship through Indspire is for Canadian Indigenous students who will commence their post-secondary studies in September 2021. It is a renewable award of $2500 per year for students enrolled in a minimum two-year post-secondary program to a maximum of four years.  While enrolled in post-secondary students must maintain a full-time course load to receive the renewed support each year.

Deadline: February 21, 2021.

To apply visit: https://indspire.ca/for-students/bursaries-scholarships/ 


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WAYS TO PAY FOR SCHOOL

 Post-secondary education can be more affordable than most students think. There are numerous scholarships, bursaries, tuition waivers, and other sponsorship options available. However, students lose many funding opportunities because they simply do not apply! The only way to become a successful applicant to available funding is to do your homework. Seek out available funding opportunities and apply to as many of them as possible. Also pay attention to the stated deadline dates, review what information and documentation you need, and apply early. 

These three terms all mean “free money”: 

There are five basic sources of money for school: 


Futures Forward Scholarship Guide 2021 


Scholarships for 20/21 School Year


The Paul Charette Awards play a vital role in ensuring access to financial assistance for students graduating from Manitoba high schools. Five individual awards of $5,000 each are available to students entering Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management at Red River College. Learn more about the Paul Charette Entrance Awards at www.rrc.ca/awards


Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $32 million in scholarships to more than 30,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2017 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.5 million to more than 3,200 students in North America. Deadline December 14, 2020 MIDNIGHT


Every student has now the opportunity to apply for the $3000 annual scholarship to be paid toward tuition for the upcoming semester by attending 7BinaryOptions.com Essay Contest. All students who are 16 years of age or older are encouraged to apply for our scholarship essay contest. High school students, undergraduate students, master degree students and adult learners are all also encouraged to apply.  Deadline December 14, 2020


  Applications are now open for the BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarships. Valued at $16,000 ($4,000 over 4 years), these scholarships are the University of Manitoba’s highest-value entrance awards and are intended for outstanding students who combine leadership potential with academic giftedness. Review the scholarship application criteria and to apply today. Scholarship applications and all supporting documentation must be received by December 1, 2020. Scholarship applicants are also required to apply for admission to the University of Manitoba by this same date (Dec. 1, 2020). 

  Applications are now open for the BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarships. Valued at $16,000 ($4,000 over 4 years), these scholarships are the University of Manitoba’s highest-value entrance awards and are intended for outstanding students who combine leadership potential with academic giftedness. Review the scholarship application criteria and to apply today. Scholarship applications and all supporting documentation must be received by December 1, 2020. Scholarship applicants are also required to apply for admission to the University of Manitoba by this same date (Dec. 1, 2020).