INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AWARDS

The Business Council of Manitoba is committed to helping Indigenous students attend university or community college.

Who Qualifies:

• You are of Indigenous ancestry 
• You are a citizen of Canada and permanent resident of Manitoba, having resided in Manitoba for the last 12 months
• You plan to enroll in one of the recognized and authorized Manitoba post-secondary institutions in the upcoming academic year, in any discipline (trades, business, general studies, science, etc.)
• You maintain fulltime status (at least a 60% course load)
• You are in need of financial assistance

How to Apply:

• Complete an application form and submit it to the financial services office at the post-secondary institution you will be attending.
• Visit:  Indigenous Education Awards | Business Council of Manitoba

Application Deadline:  March 31st, 2021

Futures Forward Tuition Waiver Program

 Bursary program for current and former youth-in-care.

•  Nine colleges and universities in Manitoba offer a limited amount of Tuition Waivers for current and former youth-in-care 
• Bursary may cover the tuition of a certificate, diploma or undergraduate program* 
• Tuition Waiver students are also eligible for Living Supports through Skills and Employment Partnerships (SEP) to sponsor books, supplies and a biweekly living allowance

Eligibility: 

•  Must be a current or former youth-in-care in Manitoba 
• Meet the program admission requirements and have applied directly to the college or university 
• Be applying for full-time studies (at least 18 credit hours per year or 60% course load) 
• UM, UW, USB, and Booth UC applicants - must demonstrate financial need 

 Apply for a Tuition Waiver before the March 31 deadline

To apply visit: Tuition Waiver Program | futuresforward

CMU Spring Scholarship

CMU Spring Scholarship
In recognition of the ongoing economic and community impacts resulting from the pandemic, and in attempts to ensure as many students as possible receive scholarship funds, CMU will be choosing 10 undergraduate students to receive the $1,000 Spring Scholarship for their studies at CMU in the upcoming academic year. Applications for these scholarships will be accepted between March 15 and June 30.  

To learn more visit:  CMU Spring Scholarship | Financial Information | CMU

2021 CMU Video and Photo Essay Contest
Our annual essay contest is back again, this year with a new twist: this year we are accepting video and photo submissions. Two Grade 12 and two Grade 11 winners will be chosen, with a top prize being $500.

For more information visit:  2021 Video and Photo Essay Contest for Grade 11 and 12 | Future Students | CMU

Upcoming Wednesday Webinars

• Financial Aid from CMU and Beyond: Wednesday Mar. 24, 4:00 PM CDT
• Virtual Open House: Wednesday Mar. 31, 4:00 PM CDT
• Homeschool Transcripts: Wednesday Apr. 7, 4:00 PM CDT
• Athletics and Student Life: Wednesday Apr. 14, 4:00 PM CDT
• Live and Thrive on Campus: Wednesday Apr. 21, 4:00 PM CDT

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) High School Scholarships

The CPA Manitoba Foundation is delighted 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.

We 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.

2021 High school applications will be accepted until May 3, 2021. Applications forms can be found here:  Scholarships Available Accounting Students | High School Scholarships (cpamb.ca) 

Transitional Programs to Post-Secondary: resource guide for youth who face barriers to education

 Futures Forward is excited to announce a brand new resource guide to bridge youth with post-secondary education! We know that accessing post-secondary can be tricky – there are so many various schools and programs out there – it can be a lot to navigate and often difficult to find all the information youth need to make an informed decision.  

 

Our hope in providing this guide is that it helps increase awareness of the incredible programs offered throughout Winnipeg that are affordable, accessible, and meet youth’s diverse needs.

It highlights a wide variety of vocational, college, and university programs in Winnipeg, which include:

 

• Transitional Supports that increase students’ readiness for post-secondary education
• Student Supports such as smaller classes sizes, academic advising, tutoring, peer support groups, mentorship programs, counselling, and financial advising
• Academic Supports that increase students’ reading, writing and study skills
• Cultural Supports that nurture the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional strengths of students
• Programs that help students meet preparatory requirements, such as building a portfolio or completing required pre-requisites to professional programs
• May include life skills/vocational training and hands-on work experience

For more information, visit: Transitional Programs Resource Guide FINAL.pdf

Red River Exhibition Foundation Inc Scholarhip

 Scholarships are available for:

• Aerospace
• Agriculture & Agrifood
• Creative Arts
• Business
• Tourism

Deadline: Second Friday in May

Apply Today: Scholarships | Red River EX! June 18-27, 2021

Indigenous Education Exploration Fair at RRC

Join us on Wednesday, March 17th to learn all about what Indigenous Education at Red River College has to offer! Connect with RRC instructors, staff and students, and explore programs and career paths - all virtually.

With over 20 booths you can visit and live panel discussions with current students, this event will help you learn about RRC and School of Indigenous Education programs, supports, campuses and campus living, and more.

This event is for future First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, their families, friends, and support networks, community organizations, and anyone who wants to learn more about Indigenous Education at RRC.

Register by Friday, March 5 to entered to win an Indigenous Education prize pack.

Date: Wednesday, March 17
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

To register visit:  Indigenous Education Exploration Fair (brazenconnect.com)