WOMEN’S CYBER SECURITY SCHOLARSHIPS

DEADLINE: February 29, 2024  AWARD VALUE: $1,000 - $5,000 >various awards CRITERIA: 

• Must be pursuing a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field in the fall of 2025; 
• GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or an analogous rank based on a comparable scale); 
• You do not currently need to be enrolled, however no awards will be disbursed until the recipient is enrolled in a college or university. 

HOW TO APPLY: Scholarship Opportunities | WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity

UNITED WAY YOUTH LEADERS IN ACTION SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: March 4, 2025 AWARD VALUE: $500 x 4 CRITERIA: 

• Connection with a United Way Winnipeg donor-supported organization
• Accepted to a full- or part-time post-secondary institution in Winnipeg
• Demonstrate commitment to academic learning
• Demonstrate leadership in the local community
• Demonstrate genuine commitment to neighbourhood/community involvement
• Priority will be given to those that demonstrate financial need

HOW TO APPLY: YLIA-Scholarship-Application-2024-25.pdf

BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM

DEADLINE: December 16, 2024  AWARD VALUE: $1,000 - $60,000  CRITERIA: 

• Be graduating from grade 12;  
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent; 
• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada. 
  
• Demonstrates participation in community service and/or extra-curricular activities, work experience.
• Financial need will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY: Burger King Scholars

TD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

 DEADLINE: November 13, 2024 AWARD VALUE: up to $70,000  CRITERIA: 

• Have demonstrated community leadership and a genuine interest in making a positive difference in the community;
• Are in their final year of high school;  
• Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year. 
• Are Canadian citizens, have permanent resident status, or have protected person status under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. 

HOW TO APPLY: Community Leadership Scholarships - TD Canada Trust

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP INDIGENOUS LEADER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP

 DEADLINE: December 1, 2024
AWARD VALUE: $16,000
CRITERIA: BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will be offered to students who:

• are Indigenous (Status, Non-Status, Métis, Inuit); 
• have achieved a high school average of at least 90 per cent calculated on the basis of results in
• English 30S or Français 30S
• Mathematics 30S (either pre-calculus 30S or applied 30S only) 
• the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30F, Computer Science 30s, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for above; 
• have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future potential; 
• have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills; 
• have a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community city-wide, regional, national, international); 
• have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g., artistic, athletic, or linguistic skills, literary accomplishments); 
• have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by the December 1 deadline, including payment of application fee.

Recipients will be required to present a minimum 90 per cent average based on those courses eligible for the University of Manitoba General Entrance Scholarships.

HOW TO APPLY: BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships | University of Manitoba

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP LEADER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: December 1, 2024
AWARD VALUE: $16,000
CRITERIA:  BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships will be offered to students who:

• have achieved a high school average of at least 90% calculated on the basis of results in:
• English 30S or Français 30S
• Mathematics 30S (either pre-calculus 30S or applied 30S only) 
• the highest marks in three of Biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics 30S, History 30F, Computer Science 30s, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for above; 
• have demonstrated evidence of leadership qualities and future potential; 
• have demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills; 
• have a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community city-wide, regional, national, international); 
• have demonstrated evidence of special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g., artistic, athletic, or linguistic skills, literary accomplishments); 
• have completed a University of Manitoba application for admission by the December 1 deadline, including payment of application fee.

Recipients will be required to present a minimum 90% average based on those courses eligible for the University of Manitoba General Entrance Scholarships.

HOW TO APPLY: BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships | University of Manitoba

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

The Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada, with a value of up to $120,000 per award. This scholarship was established to encourage our best and brightest students to be the next generation of entrepreneurial-minded, technology innovators. If this describes you then you are encouraged to submit an application to the CMMC Scholarship Committee.  

To learn more about this scholarship and how to apply, contact Mrs. Amato by messaging her on TEAMS with the message “Schulich.”  

DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd

2025 LORAN AWARD

Loran Scholars Foundation is now accepting applications from university-bound students for the 2025 Loran Award

The Loran Award, Canada's largest and most comprehensive undergraduate award is accepting applications starting today until Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. 

Loran looks beyond grades to find those who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service, and exceptional leadership potential. 

Following a rigorous selection process, up to 36 students will be selected to become Loran Scholars. The program includes: 

      ● Funding to study at any of our 25 partner universities with an annual $12K living stipend and up to $12K in tuition waiver, per year 

      ● Diverse opportunities for experiential learning and leadership development 

      ● One-on-one mentorship program with a business or community leader 

      ● Up to $14K in funding for summer work experiences 

      ● Membership in a life-long community of values-driven individuals working toward a better country and world 

To be eligible for the Loran Award, a student must: 

      ● Be graduating from high school in 2025. 

      ● Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%

      ● Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status 

      ● Born between January 1, 2003 & September 1, 2009 

Loran is seeking applicants who possess the following: 

Integrity           Determination           Resilience

Courage           Personal autonomy       Commitment to service 

Compassion        Self-motivation             Leadership potential

Kindness          Curiosity 

If this sounds like you or someone you know, visit loranscholar.ca/how-to-apply to learn more. 

The application deadline is October 15, 2024, before 8 pm (EDT).

2025 - 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS

BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MANITOBA INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AWARDS

 DEADLINE: May31st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $3,000

CRITERIA:         

• Students who are of Indigenous ancestry 
• Must be a citizen of Canada and a permanent resident of Manitoba
• Attending or plan to attend one of the recognized post-secondary educational institutions
• Plan to maintain a full-time minimum course load of 60%
• In need of financial assistance

HOW TO APPLY: See Mrs. Morran

Peter Scouras Memorial Scholarship Fund

DEADLINE: May 31st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $1,500

CRITERIA:         

• Graduating from a Manitoba high school 
• Planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall
• An academic standing of a 70% average.
• An active member of their High School's Rugby team
• Committed to pursuing rugby after graduation high school

HOW TO APPLY: RedTop | SCHOLARSHIP (redtopdriveinn.com)

Rainbow Stage Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 21st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 4 x $750

CRITERIA:         

• Be a Manitoba resident
• Be accepted into a full-time, accredited post-secondary degree or diploma program that is directly related to their category of application, for the upcoming academic year.

HOW TO APPLY: Student Scholarships - Rainbow Stage

MCIC's Outstanding Take Action Project Award

DEADLINE: May 27th, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 4 x $250

CRITERIA:         

• Be enrolled in and successfully complete Global Issues: Citizenship and Sustainability 40S
• Have undertaken exceptional Take Action Projects
• Be a resident of Manitoba
• Be graduating in June 2024

HOW TO APPLY: Educator & Student Awards | Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (mcic.ca)

Business Council of Manitoba: Aboriginal Education Awards

DEADLINE: May 31st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 14 x $7,000

CRITERIA:         

• Must be a citizen of Canada and permanent resident of Manitoba, having resided in Manitoba for the last 12 months
• Plan to attend on of the recognized post-secondary educational institutions in Manitoba in the upcoming year in any discipline (trades, business, science, general studies, etc.)
• Plan to maintain a full time minimum 60% course load
• In need of financial assistance
• If you are receiving funding from other sources, you may still apply for this Award to cover additional costs.

HOW TO APPLY: Empowering Indigenous Students: Apply for Education Awards in Manitoba Today | Business Council of Manitoba

Jack Jacobs Football Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 31st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 2 x $2,000 CRITERIA:         

• Must be an Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) high school student planning on pursuing a post-secondary education, have a passion for sport and a commitment to the balance between sports and academics.

HOW TO APPLY: Jack Jacobs Football Scholarship - Winnipeg Blue Bombers