WAWATAY PROGRAM - University of Manitoba's Indigenous Science Program

Wawatay Academic Program in the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba.  

University of Manitoba’s Indigenous science program.

 

What is the Wawatay Program?

Wawatay is a research-based program that offers Indigenous students the opportunity to obtain a Science degree while gaining experience in research throughout their degree. The program offers academic and personal supports tailored to individual students’ needs. These supports include advisor meetings, access to tutors, cultural and professional development workshops, group activities and spiritual care. 

The application deadline for the Wawatay program is Monday May 16, 2022 (4 PM CT). Any students interested in the program are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

 

Also, important to note that successful applicants to the program will receive a $7 000.00 stipend following their completion of the orientation session in August. Orientation will run from July 5^th to August 12^th, and on-campus accommodations and meals are provided by the University. 

 

All applicants for the Wawatay program must also meet the requirements to enter University 1. To ensure course selection, we recommend submitting applications for University 1 early, but you must apply by June 30, 2022. Acceptance into the Wawatay Program does not guarantee acceptance into university. 

 

Besides an interest in science, those interested in becoming a Wawatay Scholar must meet a few other requirements: 

1. Be of Canadian Indigenous Ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit or Metis). 
2. Qualify for entry into University 1. This means graduating from a Manitoba high with five full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U. A 70% average needs to be maintained over the following four courses, and no less than 60% in each one: 

1. English 40s; 
2. Math 40S; 
3. Two academic 40S courses. 
   

For more information please see Ms. Mathu

For more information on how to apply visit:  How to apply - Wawatay (umanitoba.ca)

MANITOBA BEEF PRODUCERS SCHOLARSHIP

On behalf of Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is pleased to share information about our scholarship intake process for students pursuing post-secondary studies or trades training in the 2022-23 academic year.  

DEADLINE:  4:30 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2022

AWARD AMOUNT: six $1,000 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training.

WHO CAN APPLY:  

• Must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2022. • 
• 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. • 
• Post-secondary programs or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration. 

WHAT WILL I HAVE TO DO:

•  The completed application form
• Either a typed 600-word (maximum) essay OR a 5-7 minute maximum video submission (NEW) discussing the topic “What the beef industry means to my family, my community and Manitoba.” Also, you need to identify in the essay or video the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture*
• A copy of your transcript (either high school, or a recognized college, university or trade school);
• Proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (current transcript, or your acceptance letter, or a letter of intent indicating your intended institution and field of study for 2022-23); 
• A list of your community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.); and, 
• The names of two references, including their addresses and telephone numbers.

HOW DO I APPLY: See Mrs. Morran in Student Services for an application.

ALLIED VAN LINES SCHOLARSHIPS

At Allied Van Lines, we are committed to improving the future of up and coming logistics and business professionals across Canada and North America.

We believe that education is significant and we place that belief into our core operating philosophy, everything from our standard practices, to our way of living. We are proud to be offering qualifying Canadian students and chance to apply for our new scholarship, which is intended for students across the areas of business, logistics, and similar fields. Four qualified candidates will be selected to receive an award amount of $1,000 each. Read ahead to find out how you can enter!

Award Amount: Total award - $4,000; Number of awards given – 4. Maximum award - $1,000 per winner.

Who can apply?

Canadian Citizen (or permanent resident).

Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within a Canadian province, for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.

Employees and professional affiliates of Allied Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.

What will I have to do?  

Submit a brief essay of between roughly 400 and 800 words, detailing why logistics/supply chain management is important within your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing your firsthand experience and sentiment, is best—no need to be too formal. We’d like to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you.

How do I apply? Visit the website for more information and an application:  Scholarship (alliedvanlines.ca)

 Deadline: December 15, 2022

Cambrian Credit Union Learning for Life Scholarship

 Deadline: May 31, 2022

Award Amount: Five scholarships valued at $2,500 for each category; Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Community Care, Education and a Member Award*

*Recipient of final award must be a member of a Cambrian Credit Union

Who can apply?

• Open to students pursuing a post-secondary education in the fall of 2022
  
  

What will I have to do? 

• Complete the online application 
  
  

How do I apply? Visit the website for more information and an application:  Learning For Life Award

Luke Santi Memorial Award for Student Achievement

 Deadline: May 31, 2022

Award Amount: $1,000

Who can apply?

• Graduating high school student who has been accepted into a full-time academic program in Physical Sciences at a Canadian university in the fall
• A minimum 80% average is required for this award based on copies of official high school transcripts
• a demonstrated passion for physics outside of the normal academic environment (e.g. being a member of a local amateur astronomy club, volunteering with a physics association)
• Demonstrated interest in a wide range of activities outside of physics (e.g. community involvement, sports, debating clubs, etc., including volunteer activities in service of others)
  
  

What will I have to do?

• All applications must include:
  • A completed application form
  • Copies of your official high school transcript
  • Proof of acceptance into a full-time academic program in Physical Sciences at a Canadian University
  • Letter(s) of recommendation from a teacher, principal, professor, etc.
    
    

How do I apply? For complete details, including applications and information, visit their website: Luke Santi Memorial Award for Student Achievement

Tim McLean Apprenticeship Bursary

 Deadline: May 31, 2022

Award Amount: TBD

Who can apply?

• The Tim McLean Memorial Bursary was established in memory of Tim McLean, an aspiring Aboriginal Manitoba apprentice interested in becoming a Motor Vehicle Mechanic. The bursary will be awarded to current Aboriginal apprentice(s) attending technical training with demonstrated financial need
  
  

What will I have to do? 

• Download a copy of the application (available online)
  
  

How do I apply? Visit the website for more information: tim_mclean_apprenticeship_bursary.pdf (gov.mb.ca)

ORVILLE ERICKSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

 Deadline: May 25, 2022

Award Amount: Scholarships range from $500-$4,000

Who can apply? 

• Citizens of Canada or landed immigrants with the intent of working in Canada
• High school, CEGEP, or undergraduate students enrolled full-time in a recognized Canadian post-secondary educational institute

What will I have to do? 

• Submit the following:
  • Application form (available online)
  • Three letters of reference
  • Official transcript from your last two years of study
  • Letter of acceptance (if applicable)

How do I apply? For more information and an application form, visit the website:  Canadian Wildlife Federation: Scholarships

Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship

 Deadline: May 24, 2022

Amount: Scholarships worth $3000 a year for full time students and $1000 a year for part-time students. Number of scholarships will be based on number of qualified applicants.

Who can apply?

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada;
• Have documented hearing loss of 50dB or greater, pure tone average, in each ear (50dB or greater in the left ear AND 50dB or greater in the right ear);
• Be 17 years of age or older and attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2022 as first-time or returning students.
  
  

What will I have to do?

Eligibility is based on the overall assessment of the following application materials:

• Completed and signed scholarship application form;
• Photocopy proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency with date of birth;
• At least one audiogram documenting hearing loss of 50dB or greater, pure tone average, in each ear (50dB or greater in the left ear AND 50dB or greater in the right ear); 
• Proof of Fall 2022 acceptance to an accredited post-secondary institution; 
• Community Involvement checklist, as outlined in Section 2 of application form; 
• Two (2) Referral Forms submitted via email by your references as outlined in Section 3 of application form; and,
• Typed 12-pt font, 250-word essay in English or French, or YouTube link or Dropbox shared link (NO Google Drive shared links) to a 2-minute video in ASL/LSQ, as outlined in Section 4 of application form.
  
  

How to apply? For complete details, including application form, visit their website: https://www.chs.ca/scholarship-program 

RAINBOW STAGE SCHOLARSHIP

 Deadline: May 18, 2022 (Application) & May 20th, 2022 (Virtual Audition Tape)

Award Amount: Four scholarships, each worth $750

Who can apply?

• Manitoba Residents in Grade 12 
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate acceptance 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.
• Scholarship winners will only receive their award upon demonstrating proof and acceptance of such enrollment, and payment of tuition for the upcoming academic year.
  
  

How do I apply?

• For complete details, including application form, visit their website: Student Scholarships - Rainbow Stage

MANITOBA YOUNG LIBERALS SCHOLARSHIP

 Deadline: May 17, 2022

Award Amount: 3 scholarships each worth $500

• One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student from Winnipeg 
• One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student from outside of Winnipeg
• One $500 scholarship will be awarded to an Indigenous student
  
  

Who can apply?

• 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
  
  

What will I have to do?

• Complete an application form
• Write an essay 
  • The essay should discuss the applicant’s vision for the future of Manitoba, and answer the question, “If you were elected Premier of Manitoba, what would you do?”
  • Additional essay requirements: 1000 word maximum, word processed, double spaced, 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman)  
    
    

How do I apply? For more information and application forms, visit the website:  Manitoba Young Liberals | Manitoba Liberals

AGING MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP

 Deadline: May 15, 2022

Award Amount: $1500

Who can apply?

• An existing college student or incoming freshman (to be enrolled in the Fall of 2022 in good academic standing)
• Attending any 2 year or 4-year accredited college or university as a full-time student
  
  

What will I have to do?

• Complete and submit the application form
• Write a 1000 word or less essay on why aging matters to the applicant
  
  

How do I apply? For more information and application forms, visit the website: Aging Matters Scholarship

MARK DICKOF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

 Deadline: May 13, 2022

Award Amount: 2 awards each worth $250

• One $250 award to a student or team of students in Urban Winnipeg
• One $250 to a student or team of students from rural/northern Manitoba
  
  

Who can apply?

• Open to any student or team of students (14-18) who can demonstrate positive leadership in addressing mental health and wellbeing among their peers through action, raising awareness, and or achieving greater sensitivity to and/or de-stigmatization of mental health and wellbeing.
  
  

What will I have to do?

• Complete an essay of no longer than 500 words. The essay should outline how the applicant or applicants have engaged in actions, raised awareness, or fostered greater sensitivity and/or de-stigmatization in relation to mental health and wellbeing. This leadership can be directed either to their school community, their local community or their provincial community.
• Include a brief letter of reference from a member of the community who can attest to the leadership and advocacy that has been demonstrated by the student or team of students in relation to mental health and wellness.
• Send a completed application form by email to Andrea Kehler, Executive Assistant at: akehler@mbschoolboards.ca
  
  

How do I apply? For more information and the application form, visit the website: Manitoba School Boards - Awards (mbschoolboards.ca)

OUTSTANDING TAKE ACTION PROJECT AWARD

 Deadline: May 13, 2022

Award Amount: 4 Awards worth $250

Who can apply?

• Be enrolled in and successfully complete Global Issues: Citizenship and Sustainability (40S) in the 2021-2022 school year
• Students enrolled in second term must be expected to successfully complete the course by their teacher
• Be graduating from a Manitoba school in June 2022 or returning to study at a Manitoba school in September 2022
• Be a resident of Manitoba
• Complete and submit an application 
  
  

What will I have to do?

• Applicants must complete the online application which requires them to explain the following:
  • Summary of project
  • Concept (e.g.: originality, assessed need, etc.)
  • Scope and range of project (e.g.: Who did/will the project reach? How many people were/will be involved or influenced?)
  • Content (e.g.: How does the topic relate to the Areas of Inquiry? How did/will the project educate, inform, or raise awareness of an issue?)
  • Personal benefit (e.g.: What did you learn from doing this project/about the issue/about your community?)
    
    

How can I apply? For further information visit the website: Outstanding Take Action Project Award - TAKE ACTION MANITOBA

THE PETER SCOURAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

 Deadline: May 7, 2022 *May not be going ahead for the 2022 year. Check back for updates*

Award Amount: $1,500

Who can apply?

• Be graduating from a Manitoba high school in current year of application.
• Applicant is planning to attend a post-secondary institution next year.
• An academic standing of 70% average. Mid-Term transcripts are to be submitted with application.
• Applicant is an active member of their High School's Rugby team.
• Applicant is committed to pursuing rugby after graduating high school.
  
  

How do I apply? For more information and application forms, visit the website: RedTop | SCHOLARSHIP

CREDIT UNION SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD

 Deadline: May 6, 2022

Award Amount: $1,000

Who can apply? 

• Participate in a minimum of two (2) interscholastic MHSAA recognized athletic programs. 
• Minimum average of eighty-five percent (85%) (2017-2018 school year). 
• Must be taking a full course load, with at least two (2) 40S level courses. 
• Grade 12 students only (second year grad 12 not eligible). 
• Athletics, academics and citizenship taken into consideration. 
  
  

What will I have to do?

• Write a 200-word essay on the importance of high school sport, and how you have benefited by being a part of school athletics. 
• One Passport Size Photograph - (Head and shoulders) must accompany the application. (please ensure that the photo is securely attached to the application, not scanned photo's please) 
• Two Character Reference Letters must be submitted. 
• Nomination Letter from the schools Principal. Transcript 
  
  

How do I apply? For more information and an application form, visit the website: Manitoba's Credit Unions Scholar Athlete

CARPATHIA CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

 Deadline: May 6, 2022

Award Amount: Up to $6000

Who can apply?

• Must be a member of Carpathia Credit Union for at least two years prior to graduation
• Are currently attending high school and graduating in June 2022
• Must attend an approved post-secondary institution in the fall of 2022
  
  

How to apply? For complete details, including application form, visit their website:  Carpathia - Scholarship Program

LM SCHOLARSHIP

 Deadline: May 1, 2022

Award Amount: $500

Who can apply?

• To be eligible for this Scholarship you must:
  • Currently be enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September. 
  • A student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline. A student must be a US resident or a Canadian resident and must also attend a school in Canada or the US. 

What do I have to do?

• Write an Essay (no word limit) about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. Explain in detail what safety procedures you believe should have been in place to prevent the injury and how they would have prevented the injury.
  
  

How do I apply? For complete details, including application form, visit their website:  Forklift Training Grande Prairie

Brandon Walli ‘Phones Down, Eyes Up’ Memorial Scholarship

 Deadline: April 30th, 2022

Amount: Five awards worth $1500

Who can apply?

• High school students graduating in 2022 who are focusing on Arts, Creative Arts, or Music in their post-secondary school studies.
• We are looking for students who also have community and volunteer experience.
  
  

What will I have to do?

• Complete the application form.
  
  

How to apply? For complete details, including application form, visit their website:  The Brandon Walli “Phones Down, Eyes Up” Memorial Scholarship

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WINNIPEG BURSARY

 Deadline: April 30, 2022

Amount: Various bursaries worth $1000 to up to $32,000

Who can apply?

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

How to apply? For complete details, including application form, visit their website: 

Scholarships and Bursaries

Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund

 Deadline: April 30, 2022

Award Amount: Variable 

Who can apply?

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Must be active in Canadian sport; as an athlete, practitioner (coach, official, administrator) or educator (teacher, university or college faculty, etc.)
• If an athlete, must be engaged in post-secondary education
  
  

What will I have to do?

• Complete online application
  
  

How do I apply? For more information and to get an application, visit the website:  Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund Application

CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY - WIN FREE TUITION

 

WIN FREE TUITION for a year at CMU! 

Apply to CMU today for a chance to have your undergraduate tuition covered! Simply start and/or complete your application for 2022/23 classes starting in September as a new student at CMU and you could win free tuition for the year! (open to Canadian citizens or equivalent only)

What do you need to do? Submit all the documents needed to complete your application to become an undergraduate student.

All new domestic students admitted for Fall 2022 classes by July 31, 2022 will be entered into the draw (even if you've already applied).

The approximate prize value is up to $7,700, based on five courses per semester.

For more information visit:  Win Free Tuition for 2022/23 Classes

THE 5-COUNT RINGETTE GOALIE AWARD

The 5-Count Ringette Goalie Award provides up to two awards in the amount of $250 each and are presented annually to registered players who are actively playing as a goalkeeper and the money is to be used for a unique opportunity that will benefit them as a goalie, their team, and/or ringette in general. The awards have been made possible through the support of Keely Brown, Heather Konkin and the program they co-own, 5-Count Ringette Goalie Instruction.

Application for a 5-Count Ringette Goalie Award can be made by ringette goalies who have been a goalkeeper for the past three years. Ringette Canada will not release award funds until proof that the athlete has been a goalkeeper for the past three years has been provided.

For more information & to apply visit: Ringette Canada

THE CARA BROWN RINGETTE SCHOLARSHIP

The Cara Brown Scholarship provides two (2) annual scholarships of $1,000 each towards post-secondary education for competitive ringette players at the AA level (or at the highest level offered in the applicant’s community) who are entering a Canadian university on a full-time basis for the first time and have demonstrated academic excellence combined with a strong commitment to the sport of ringette. Funding for the Cara Brown Ringette Scholarship is provided by Brown Economic Consulting Inc., which supports many community events and courses through sponsorship and donations.

Application for a Cara Brown Ringette Scholarship may be made by ringette players who:

• are registered with one of Ringette Canada’s provincial/territorial member associations and are actively playing ringette at the AA level (or at the highest level offered in the applicant’s community) during the current  playing season,
• will be entering a Canadian university on a full-time basis for the first time in the next  academic year,
• have achieved academic excellence (minimum B average or equivalent), and
• have demonstrated a strong commitment to the sport of ringette.

Applicants must be planning to attend a university located in Canada and be able to meet the institution’s admission standards.

For more information & to apply visit:  Ringette Canada

AGNES JACKS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

A member of the Order of Canada, Agnes Jacks was the widow of Sam Jacks, who invented the sport of ringette in 1963 in North Bay, Ontario. While the sport lost Mr. Jacks' guiding hand through his untimely passing in 1975, the ringette community continued to benefit greatly from Agnes's dedicated and enthusiastic promotion of the sport both within Canada and around the world.

The Agnes Jacks Scholarship Awards program provides a number of scholarships of $1,000 each towards post-secondary education for ringette players, coaches and/or officials who demonstrate a strong commitment to the sport of ringette. Recipients receive a scholarship award certificate recognizing their achievements. Ringette Canada's Board of Directors determines the number of scholarships offered each year.

Application for an Agnes Jacks Scholarship Award may be made by:

A) Ringette players registered with one of Ringette Canada's provincial/territorial member associations,

B) NCCP-certified ringette coaches, and

C) Active on-ice ringette-certified officials.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a recognized post-secondary education institution for the next academic year.
Applicants must meet the admission standards of the educational institution specified, which must be a university, college or other educational institution located in Canada providing courses at a post-secondary school level.
Applicants must have actively participated in ringette as player, coach or on-ice official for at least five of the last seven years and must be registered in the current playing season.
Successful applicants will be those who have demonstrated sustained commitment to the sport of ringette through playing, coaching, officiating and other volunteer activities.

Ringette Canada will not release scholarship funds until proof of registration as a full-time student at a Canadian university for the next academic year has been provided. Scholarship funds must be applied to the academic year for which the scholarship was awarded. Ringette Canada is unable to grant requests to defer scholarships from one academic year to the next.

For more information visit:  Ringette Canada

The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation

The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation supports access to post-secondary education (PSE) for all Canadians. We are passionate about higher learning and believe that finances should not be a barrier to accessing post-secondary education. 

In honour of notable members of the CST family, we are excited to provide $150,000 worth of bursaries (25 bursaries, each worth $6,000) to students facing financial barriers in order to help them access post-secondary education. The bursary can be used to cover tuition as well as school-related expenses such as books, supplies, or living expenses.  

The bursaries are intended for students who can demonstrated financial need, and whose financial need may make it difficult for them to continue their studies. Students must be the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary education (i.e. did not attend either college or university).

Eligibility Criteria

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person in Canada
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have/will have completed high school level education (or equivalent, by Fall 2022
• Be the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary education

Deadline to apply: May 6, 2022

For more information & to apply visit:  PSE Scholarships