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)