LOUIS RIEL INSTITUTE'S BURSARIES AND AWARDS

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

• THE LOUIS RIEL BURSARY
• MARY GUILBAULT METIS AWARD
• THE RED RIVER METIS & CANTOR'S FAMILY AWARD
• MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION VICKAR COMMUNITY CHEVROLET AWARD
• THE SENATOR GERRY & MARGARET ST. GERMAIN AWARD
• AUDREEN HOURIE GOVERNANCE FELLOWSHIP

For more information and how to apply visit:  LRI's Bursaries and Awards

SCOTIABANK X myBLUEPRINT 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS

DEADLINE: May 7th, 2025

AWARD VALUE: 16 X $3,750 CRITERIA:    DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must self-identify under one or more of the equity-deserving groups in the questions listed in the application   

FINANCIAL WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

FUTURE WOMEN LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must self-identify as 'woman', 'non-binary' or 'gender non-conforming'.   

STEM SCHOLARSHIP:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

HOW TO APPLY: Scotiabank x myBlueprint 2025 Scholarships

SHANNEN'S DREAM SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: April 30th, 2025

AWARD VALUE: 2 x $10,000 and 2 x $5,500

CRITERIA: The scholarship is open to First Nations youth who meet the following eligibility criteria:         

• Open to First Nations youth 30 years old and under.
• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary program (university, college or trade school) at a Canadian institution and returning for the Fall 2025 semester. 
• Consideration criteria: 1) the recipient contributes to their First Nations community (urban or rural) and, 2) demonstrates academic or extra-curricular accomplishments at school, such as taking part in clubs or sports teams.
• "Pay-it-forward" requirement: The recipient agrees to make a fair and measurable contribution to Shannen’s Dream or a related First Nations initiative as a condition of the award. The recipient must agree to provide the scholarship committee with details of their contribution within one year of receiving the award.
• This is a one-time award not renewable to past recipients.
• Financial need will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY: Shannen’s Dream Scholarship | First Nations Child & Family Caring Society

MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS 2025-26 SCHOLARSHIP INTAKE

DEADLINE: June 20th, 2025

AWARD VALUE: Six $1,000 awards CRITERIA:         

•  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 2025-26 academic year. 
• Post-secondary programs or trades training must be a minimum of one academic year in duration.

To apply visit: 2025-26-MBP-Scholarship

2025 ACCESS CREDIT UNION "TELL US YOUR STORY" SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE: April 30th, 2025

AWARD VALUE: 3 X $5,000 & 4 X $2,500 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 and provide proof of enrollment or confirmation of classes by December 1st, 2025.

To apply visit: Access Credit Union - Tell Us Your Story Scholarship Program

Order Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship

DEADLINE: JUNE 30th, 2025

AWARD VALUE: $2,000 x 2 and $1,000 x 1 CRITERIA:         

• You should be enrolled and attending your first year of post secondary education (University, college or trades) or graduate studies to apply for the Legacy Awards. (proof of enrolment must be provided) 
• Be of Italian descent,
  
• Be a resident of Manitoba,
• Between the ages of 17-30 as of June 30th in the year of your application,
• Be a Canadian citizen, and
• Have not previously received a Sons and Daughters of Italy award.
  
  Preference will be given to those applicants who can demonstrate the following: 
• Participation in the Italian community,
• A genuine interest in their Italian heritage,
• Good academic standing,
• Achievement in their field of training or cultural pursuit,
• Co-curricular activities/achievements,
• Community service, and/or
• Financial need.

To apply visit: Order Sons and Daughters of Italy, Garibaldi Lodge Inc. - Legacy Award

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS

DEADLINE: April 25th, 2025

AWARD VALUE: $3,000 CRITERIA:         

• Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
• At least on audiogram documenting hearing los
• Proof of fall 2025 registration/acceptance to an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Community involvement

To apply visit: Apply to the National Scholarship Program | Canadian Hearing Services

THE RICK & AMANDA HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES

DEADLINE: MAY 14TH, 2025 AT 11:59 P.M. PACIFIC TIME

AWARD VALUE: Up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000)

CRITERIA:          To be eligible applicants must be;

• a person with a disability, defined as a functional limitation – whether permanent or episodic – that is compounded by barriers. Attitudinal and physical barriers can prevent the student’s equitable access to meaningful participation in post-secondary education.
• a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• eligible for domestic tuition at a publicly funded post-secondary institution or training program at a public university, college or institute in Canada.
• under 30 years old as of May 14, 2025.
• enrolling full-time in the eligible academic year for a 1- to 5-year post-secondary program.
• enrolling in a publicly funded Canadian institution.
• not receiving other financial awards that total more than $2,500 per year (excluding student loans and automatically awarded entrance scholarships).  
• responsible for ensuring that any funding received from the Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship will not negatively affect the status of any benefits and subsidies that they
  are eligible for. 

HOW TO APPLY: The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities | Rick Hansen Foundation

MARK & DOROTHY DANZKER SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: APRIL 28, 2025 @ NOON

AWARD VALUE: 8 X $1000

CRITERIA:          To be eligible applicants must;

• be accepted to or be currently enrolled in a university, college, or other recognized post-secondary institution within Canada with a full course load (as defined by the institution)
• be between the ages of 17 and 25 years
• be a resident of Manitoba for a minimum of the past six months
• demonstrate active involvement in preserving ethno-cultural heritage through volunteerism and/or employment
• have achieved a minimum academic average of 70% 
• have not been a previous recipient of this scholarship
• not be a Folklorama Board or staff member or immediate family of same

HOW TO APPLY: Mark and Dorothy Danzker Scholarship

ADVANCING WOMEN IN SOUND SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2025

AWARD VALUE: $10,000

CRITERIA:          To be eligible applicants must;

• be a female Manitoba resident.
• be accepted and registered for the Audio in Media diploma programme.
• have an overall average academic standing of 70% or higher at the end of the programme when the award is given.
• Note: This scholarship is awarded to the recipient after successful completion of the Audio in Media diploma programme.

HOW TO APPLY: AWS Scholarship

GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2025

AWARD VALUE: $10,000

CRITERIA:         

• between the ages of 8 and 18
• Permanent residents of and currently residing in Canada
• Currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
• Working as a individual to lead their service work. The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people

HOW TO APPLY: Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

RBC FUTURE LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS YOUTH

 DEADLINE: February 5, 2025

AWARD VALUE: 40 awards of $1,000 each CRITERIA:         

• Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Metis between the ages of 15-29
• Permanent resident or citizen of Canada
• Have applied to an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada
• Have shown strong potential to successfully complete the post-secondary program
• Require financial assistance

HOW TO APPLY: Scholarship for Indigenous Youth | RBC Future Launch

RBC FUTURE LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: Accepting applications all year. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

AWARD VALUE: 500 x $1,500 CRITERIA:          The RBC Future Launch Scholarship will be awarded to those who show passion and a clear vision for their future:

• For Canadian youth between 15-29 years old
• Enrolled part-time in school or not in school at all
• A Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident
• Grades and transcripts are not required

HOW TO APPLY: The RBC Future Launch Scholarship

RE/MAX QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

 DEADLINE: March 9, 2025

AWARD VALUE: 40 awards of $1,000 each CRITERIA:         

• Must be a grade 12 student attending high school in Canada

HOW TO APPLY:

• Write an essay based on one of the three key themes. See website for details.
• RE/MAX Canada 2025 Quest for Excellence Scholarship Program

RBC FUTURE LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIP

 DEADLINE: February 5, 2025

AWARD VALUE: 20 scholarships of up to $10,000 each CRITERIA:         

• Identify as Indigenous with Status, Indigenous with Non-Status, Inuit or Métis
• Be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
• Entering post-secondary studies at an eligible post-secondary institution in the 2025-2026 academic year
• You require financial assistance to pursue your education

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit: Scholarship for Indigenous Youth | RBC Future Launch