Scholarships
There are many diverse scholarship opportunities available to graduating students at the local, national, and international levels. These scholarships often recognize academic achievement, community involvement, and other accomplishments. This page offers general guidance to help you explore what’s out there—but it does not include specific scholarship listings
Tips for Success in Applying for Scholarships
- Start Early: Check deadlines and give yourself time to complete each application.
- Personal Achievements: List your accomplishments over the past four years, including extracurriculars, employment, and personal qualities.
- References: Choose references early and talk to them about your applications.
- Read Criteria Carefully: Ensure you meet the scholarship criteria and tailor your responses.
- Proofread: Have someone review your application and use spell check.
- Apply Widely: Apply for as many scholarships as possible to increase your odds.
Categories of Scholarships
- G3 and Agriculture in the Classroom Canada
- Manitoba Canola Growers
- Red River Ex Scholarships
- Cambrian Credit Union: Learning for Life Award (Leadership)
- Jean Murray-Moray Sinclair Theatre Scholarships and Apprenticeships
- Ivy Panda (Media Production)
- Rainbow Stage Scholarship
- Red River Ex Scholarships
- Big Sun Athletics
- Golf Canada
- Hockey Manitoba
- Jack Jacob’s Scholarship (Football)
- Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association
- Manitoba Soccer
- MASRC Aboriginal Athlete Scholarship
- Phoenix Recreation Association (for athletes in Headingley)
- Sport Manitoba
- ANAK Liwayway Scholarship (Filipino)
- Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language (French Second Language)
- Carpathia Credit Union (Ukrainian)
- Français pour l’avenir: Concours de rédaction (French)
- Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (Jewish)
- La Lupa Di Roma Lodge (Italian)
- The Mark and Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for Excellence (Jewish)
- Phoenix Recreation Association (Residents of Headingley)
- Manitoba Government and General Employee’s Union (MGEU) Member Scholarships
- Marc Lynch Award: Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba (MCAM)
- Merit Contractors Association of Manitoba Tuition Refund Bursary
- A1 Auto Transport
- Abbott and Fenner
- AES Engineering
- Anthem Essay Contest
- B. Davis Scholarship
- Français pour l’avenir: Concours de rédaction
- Investment Zen
- LA Tutors 123
- Manitoba Young Liberals
- Motem Health and Wellness Scholarship
- DisabilityAwards.ca
- Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
- Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children Scholarships
- Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation
- Government of Canada Financial Assistance
- Horatio Alger
- Manitoba Housing: BUILDING Foundations Bursary
- Manitoba Student Aid
- 10 Words or Less
- Burger King Scholarship
- RBC Future Launch Scholarship
- Cambrian Credit Union: Learning for Life Award (Leadership)
- Chron’s and Colitis Canada IBD Scholarship
- Diabetes Hope Scholarship Foundation
- Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
- Hiking Ambition
- Mark Dickof Memorial Scholarship Award
- Manitoba Epilepsy: Ron Dixon Memorial Technical Scholarship
- Motem Health and Wellness Scholarship
- Premier’s Healthy Living Scholarship for Youth
- Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
- AFOA Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards
- ATCO: Indigenous Education Award
- Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students
- The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples – ISET Program
- First Nations Band Funding
- Fly Higher Business Council of Manitoba Aboriginal Education Awards
- Jack Jacob’s Scholarship (Football)
- Helen Betty Osborne Foundation Memorial Scholarship
- Indigenous Education Awards
- Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship (BMO)
- Indspire Indigenous Education Awards aka Building Brighter Futures
- Manitoba Hydro and Indspire
- Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF): Louis Riel Bursary/Post-Secondary Financial Assistance
- MASRC Aboriginal Athlete Scholarship
- Nelson Indigenous Student Scholarship
- RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program
- Red River College, Indigenous Education Building Brighter Futures Award
- TransCanada Indigenous Legacy Scholarship
- Cambrian Credit Union: Learning for Life Award (Arts, Community, Education, Health, Member)
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities Scholarships
- Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship (BMO)
- Loran Award
- Mayor’s Scholarship for Community Leadership
- Nelson Civic Leadership Scholarship
- Red River Ex Scholarships
- RE/MAX Quest for Excellence
- Schulich Leader Scholarships
- TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
- TransCanada Community Leaders Scholarship
- United Way Youth Leaders in Action Scholarship
- Academic Invest (Scholarships Organized by Field of Study)
- Corporate Finance Institute Scholarships (Business)
- CPA Manitoba Foundation High School Scholarships (Business or Accounting)
- EDC (Business or Accounting)
- Maven Scholarship (Commerce or Business)
- Academic Invest (Scholarships Organized by Field of Study)
- DisabilityAwards.ca
- Fastweb Scholarship Search
- Manitoba Scholarships
- Scholarships Canada
- ScholarTree
- Student Life Network
- Student Scholarships
- iGotcha Media Scholarship (Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship)
- Manitoba Hydro (Engineering)
- Nellie McClung Trailblazer Scholarships
- Schulich Leader Scholarships
- Steam Horizon Award
- Ivy Panda (Media Production)
- Manitoba Association of Automobiles Club (Automotive)
- Manitoba Hydro (Electrical Engineering and Various Other Programs at RRC/ACC)
- Manufacturing Trades and Technology Program Scholarship
- Motor Vehicle Industry of Manitoba (Automotive)
- MC College Creative Scholarship (Hairstyling/Esthetics)
- Red River Ex Scholarships (Any Trade)
- TransCanada Trades Scholarship (Energy Industry)
- Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Scholarship
- All Seniors Care Volunteer Scholarship Fund
- Congress of Black Women of Manitoba Scholarship Program
- Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
- Volunteer Manitoba
- Winnipeg Humane Society: Animal Welfare Scholarship
- Children’s Aid Foundation Bursary
- Children’s Aid Foundation Scholarship
- Futures Forward Tuition Waver for Youth in Care
- Keith Cooper Scholarship
- Knowles Centre Arthur E. Prior Scholarship
- Manitoba Youth in Care
- Marymound Bursary
- Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program
- Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund
- Voices Scholarship
University of Manitoba (U of M)
- Requirements: Apply to the U of M before March 1 and have a minimum average of 85% over the best five courses from a pre-approved list in five different 40S subject areas.
- Scholarship Values:
- 85.0-89.9%: $1,000
- 90.0-94.9%: $2,000
- 95.0%+: $3,000
- More Information: U of M Entrance Awards
University of Winnipeg (U of W)
- Requirements: Apply to the U of W by the deadline and have at least an 85% final Grade 12 award average.
- Scholarship Values:
- 85.0-89.9%: $1,100
- 90.0-94.9%: $1,750
- 95.0%+: $2,250
- More Information: U of W Entrance Awards
Entrance Scholarships
University of Manitoba (U of M), University of Winnipeg (U of W), Brandon University (BU), and Université de St. Boniface (USB) offer entrance scholarships ranging from $750 to $3,000 for students graduating from a Manitoba high school. To be eligible, students must submit a regular entrance application by the specified deadline and meet the academic grades required.
Requirements: Apply to the U of M before March 1 and have a minimum average of 85% over the best five courses from a pre-approved list in five different 40S subject areas.
Scholarship Values:
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- 85.0-89.9%: $1,000
- 90.0-94.9%: $2,000
- 95.0%+: $3,000
More Information: U of M Entrance Awards
Requirements: Apply to the U of W by the deadline and have at least an 85% final Grade 12 award average.
Scholarship Values:
- 85.0-89.9%: $1,100
- 90.0-94.9%: $1,750
- 95.0%+: $2,250
More Information: U of W Entrance Awards
AFOA Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards
- Link: AFOA Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards
- Information: Recipients attend AFOA Canada’s National Conference and participate in a special Youth program designed to introduce youth to careers in Indigenous finance and management. They become eligible for a $5,000 scholarship.
- Application Deadline: April
RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program
- Link: RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program
- Information: Assists Indigenous students to complete post-secondary education and provides an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with the Indigenous community. Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years to use for tuition, textbooks, supplies, and living expenses.
- Application Deadline: February
Anthem Essay Contest
- Link: Anthem Essay Contest
- Information: Applicants are asked to read “Anthem” by Ayn Rand and write a 600 to 1200-word essay responding to a question provided on the website. Prizes range from $100 to $2,000.
- Deadline: Late April
Davis Scholarship
- Link: B. Davis Scholarship
- Information: Available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post-secondary institution. Students must write an essay of less than 1000 words about leadership.
- Award Value: $1,000
- Deadline: May
Chron’s and Colitis Canada IBD Scholarship
- Link: Chron’s and Colitis Canada IBD Scholarship
- Information: Awards twenty one-time scholarships of $5,000 to students of any age, living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis who are enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary educational institute for the upcoming fall. Applicants must submit a one-page 500-word essay meeting criteria provided on the website.
- Award Value: $5,000
Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
- Link: Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
- Information: Supports and encourages the resilience of individuals with mental illness pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must complete the application online, provide proof of an ongoing mental health condition, submit a resumé, provide recent academic transcripts, and two letters of reference.
- Award Value: $1,000
- Deadline: April 1st
Loran Award
- Link: Loran Award
- Information: Renewable for up to four years, valued at up to $100,000. Includes an annual tuition waiver and a stipend of $10,000, access to funding, internships through Loran’s summer program, invitations to annual gatherings/forums, and one-on-one mentorship. Applicants complete their application online.
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
- Link: TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
- Information: Awarded to students who have a minimum overall grade average of 75% and have demonstrated leadership in improving their community. Each scholarship is valued at up to $70,000 (up to $10,000 for tuition and $7,500 for living expenses per year to a maximum of four years). Applicants must submit a 600-word essay describing community leadership experience, a letter of recommendation from the school, two letters of support from community groups, a transcript, and a 250-word personal essay.
- Deadline: November
Manitoba Association of Automobiles Club
- Link: Manitoba Association of Automobiles Club
- Information: Offers two $500.00 scholarships to deserving graduates who will be pursuing further studies in an automotive-related field. Applications must be received by June 15 of each year.
Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Scholarships
- Link: Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Scholarships
- Information: Awarded to women, non-binary, or female-identifying persons interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay that includes information about their goals for the future and their interest in a career in manufacturing.
- Award Value: $2,000
- Deadline: End of December
Applying for scholarships involves several steps to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and submit a strong application. Here are some general steps and tips to help you apply for the scholarships listed in the document:
General Steps for Applying
- Identify Scholarships: Review the list of scholarships and identify those for which you are eligible.
- Check Deadlines: Note the application deadlines for each scholarship and create a timeline to manage your applications.
- Gather Required Documents: Collect all necessary documents such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, and proof of eligibility (e.g., proof of Indigenous ancestry, financial need documentation).
- Complete Applications: Fill out the application forms carefully, ensuring all required fields are completed and all documents are attached.
- Proofread: Review your application for any errors or omissions. Ask a family member or friend to proofread it as well.
- Submit Applications: Submit your applications before the deadlines. Keep copies of all submitted materials for your records.
Specific Application Instructions for Selected Scholarships
- Requirements: Apply to the U of M before March 1 and have a minimum average of 85% over the best five courses from a pre-approved list in five different 40S subject areas.
- More Information: U of M Entrance Awards
- Application Deadline: February
- Requirements: Submit an application form, proof of Indigenous ancestry, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years.
- More Information: RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program
- Application Deadline: Late April
- Requirements: Read “Anthem” by Ayn Rand and write a 600 to 1200-word essay responding to a question provided on the website. Prizes range from $100 to $2,000.
- More Information: Anthem Essay Contest
- Requirements: Complete the application online. Renewable for up to four years, valued at up to $100,000. Includes an annual tuition waiver and a stipend of $10,000, access to funding, internships, and mentorship.
- More Information: Loran Award
- Application Deadline: End of December
- Requirements: Submit a 500-word essay that includes information about your goals for the future and your interest in a career in manufacturing. Awarded to women, non-binary, or female-identifying persons.
- More Information: Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Scholarships
- Scholarship Websites: Utilize scholarship search websites like Scholarships Canada, ScholarTree, and Student Life Network to find more opportunities.
- Financial Aid Offices: Contact the financial aid offices of the institutions you are applying to for additional scholarship opportunities and guidance.