Scholarship Opportunities

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Thursday 18 April 2024

SCHOOL BOARD MEDAL AWARD

DEADLINE: Thursday, April 25th, 2024

The CMMC scholarship committee is looking for graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements throughout their time as a student in RETSD. This divisional award is based on 5 criteria:

1.     Academic Excellence: Must have an average of 85% or higher, based on first semester grades and second semester interim grades.

2.     Leadership: Must have demonstrated leadership in the school and community.

3.     Contribution to your school: Must have contributed to the school community throughout their time at CMMC.

4.     Contribution to the community: Must have volunteered or given back to the community in a meaningful way.

5.     Relationship with CMMC staff & students: Must have demonstrated a positive relationship with the staff and students at CMMC.

If this sounds like you, you are invited to to submit a resume to the committee that outlines how you have met the criteria listed above.

Please include references (a teacher or community member that could expand on your leadership, or school/community volunteerism).

DEADLINE: Submit your resume electronically to Mrs. Morran at smorran@retsd.mb.ca no later than noon, Thursday, April 25th.        


Wednesday 17 April 2024

AGING MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP

 DEADLINE: May 15th, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $1,500 CRITERIA:       

  • An existing college student or incoming freshman (to be enrolled in the Fall of 2024 in good academic standing)
  • Attending any 2 year or 4 year accredited college or university as a full-time student
  • Complete and submit the application form.
  • Judging will be based on the submission quality of the application, which will include a short, 1000 word or less essay on why Aging Matters to the applicant.

HOW TO APPLY: Aging Matters Scholarship (seniorcare.com)


Tuesday 16 April 2024

BANK OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS

DEADLINE: May 26th, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $8,000

These scholarships are awarded to assist students with disabilities, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, Francophone and those who identify as a member of a visible minority group or racialized group to help remove barriers to education and support greater diversity in our workforce.

In addition to the award, successful candidates may be offered a work opportunity at the Bank, with mentorship by a Bank employee.

 CRITERIA: To be considered you must: 

  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • be pursuing post-secondary studies (university or college)—either full-time or part-time—in a field related to the Bank’s work, including:
    • economics and finance: economics, computer science, mathematics or statistics, commerce or business administration with a finance major
    • administration and operations: financial services, administration and business, project management, human resources, accounting, communications and web development, internal audit, currency production, knowledge and information management, security
    • information technology and cyber security: software development, network engineering, solution architecture, project management, business analysis, cyber security
  • have an overall average grade of 70 percent or higher

HOW TO APPLY: Scholarship awards - Bank of Canada

CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS (CPA) HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

 DEADLINE: May 6th, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 13 x $1000

 CRITERIA: They are looking for well-rounded 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% throughout grades 10 to 12 (based on the most current available information);
  • Has an interest in an accounting or business career;
  • Is involved in school and community activities.

HOW TO APPLY: High School Scholarship Application (cpamb.ca)

MB YOUNG LIBERALS SCHOLARSHIP

 DEADLINE: May 17th, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 3 x $500

 CRITERIA:        

  • 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.

HOW TO APPLY: MYL Scholarship






Monday 8 April 2024

SNOMAN SCHOLARSHIP

 DEADLINE: May 1st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $1,000

 CRITERIA:        

  • Applicants must be active members of a snowmobile club that is within one of the SNOMAN regions.
  • Applicants must be graduating Manitoba residents planning to attend post-secondary education in the fall.

HOW TO APPLY: Scholarships | Snoman'


Shevchenko Foundation Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards

 DEADLINE: Applications are accepted from July 1st to July 31st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: Dependent upon the award.

 CRITERIA:        

  • Students of Ukrainian Canadian heritage. 
  • Manitoba residents.
  • Be entering full-time first year studies in an undergraduate degree at an accredited university.

HOW TO APPLY: Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards - Shevchenko Foundation


BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WINNIPEG BURSARY

 DEADLINE: APRIL 30TH, 2024

AWARD VALUE: Various bursaries worth $1,000 to up to $32,000

 CRITERIA:         

  • Anyone who has been or is currently a Boys and Girls Club Member.

HOW TO APPLY: Scholarships & Bursaries | BGC Winnipeg



MAYOR'S SCHOLARSHIP FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

DEADLINE: May 31st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 14 x $7,000 CRITERIA:         

  • Graduating high school with a minimum overall grade average of 70%.
  • Entering first-year post-secondary education on a full-time basis at a recognized college or university in the City of Winnipeg.
  • Have made significant contributions to Winnipeg and demonstrated outstanding community leadership.

HOW TO APPLY:

Thursday 4 April 2024

CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FOUNDATION FOUNDERS' AWARD

DEADLINE: April 26th, 2024 AWARD VALUE: 14 x $7,000 CRITERIA:         

  • Must be a CST RESP beneficiary.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Be accepted to a post-secondary program at an eligible institution in Canada; attending in the fall.

HOW TO APPLY: CST Foundation Founders' Award - English (myblueprint.ca)

RED RIVER EXHIBITION FOUNDATION INC. AWARDS

 DEADLINE: The second Friday in May

AWARD VALUE: 3 X $5,000 & 4 X $2,500

Red River Exhibition Scholarships are available for:     

  • Aerospace
  • Agriculture & Agri-food
  • Creative Arts
  • Business
  • Tourism

HOW TO APPLY: Scholarships and Bursaries - Exhibition Park (redriverex.com)

ACCESS CREDIT UNION - THE “Tell Us Your Story” SCHOLARSHIP

 DEADLINE: May 15th, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 3 X $5,000 & 4 X $2,500 CRITERIA:       

  • Must live in Manitoba.
  • Must currently attend high school full-time and be eligible to graduate in June.
  • Attending post-secondary schooling in the fall.
  • Must demonstrate the values of integrity, service and honourable character.

HOW TO APPLY: "Tell Us Your Story" Scholarship

2024 JACK JACOBS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: May 31st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 2 awards of $2,000 CRITERIA: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, in partnership with Eagle Vision, are proud to present the 2024 Jack Jacobs Scholarships.      

  •  Athletes of all genders and non-gender conforming people who self-identify as having Indigenous heritage (which includes First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. 
  • Applicants should be in their final year of high school and planning to attend a post-secondary institution in 2024.
  • Must 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

THE SENATOR GERRY & MARGARET ST. GERMAIN AWARD

DEADLINE: June 26th, 2024

AWARD VALUE: 2 awards of $1,000 CRITERIA:       

  • Must be a grade 12 graduating Red River Métis student in Manitoba.
  • Must excel in math and/or science
  • Attending post-secondary schooling in the fall.

HOW TO APPLY: Senator Gerry & Margaret St. Germain Award 2024 - Louis Riel Institute (smapply.io)

Wednesday 20 March 2024

SCOTIABANK SCHOLARSHIPS (through myBlueprint)

DEADLINE: May 3rd, 2024

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: myBlueprint + Scotiabank