PEAK OF THE MARKET BURSARY

 DEADLINE: April 15, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $2,000

CRITERIA:         

• Be accepted to enter a full-time studies in an agriculture and/or food science bachelor or diploma programs at an accredited Western Canadian university or accredited college (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia).
• Use the bursary within the academic year it is awarded.
• Provide all of the information and documentation as outlined in the application process.
• Preference will be given to applicants that are pursuing studies that are applicable to the commercial potato and vegetable industries in Western Canada.
• Self-identify financial need.

HOW TO APPLY: Peak of the Market Bursary

CMU Scholarships

 Financial February

At CMU, February is all about finances! We're easing the financial burden for students by waiving the $80 application fee all month. 
And our scholarship application is now open and is running until February 28. Students can apply through their application portal. Please note: you must have conditional or final admission to CMU to be eligible.

Admitted students can apply for the following awards

• Leadership Scholarship ($14,000)
• Music Merit Award ($6,000)
• Business Merit Award ($6,000)
• Science Merit Award ($6,000)
• Academic Merit Award ($4,000)
• Academic Entrance Award  ($1,000-3,000)
• Indigenous Student Award ($1,000)
• Anni (Dyck) Wiebe Scholarship (first year Nursing $750)

Visit:  Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards | Financial Aid | CMU

iNDSPIRE TED ROGERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND for INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

DEADLINE: March 1, 2024

AWARD VALUE: Renewable award of $2,500 per year for a maximum of four years

CRITERIA:          The Ted Rogers Scholarship is for Canadian Indigenous students entering their first year of a post-secondary program in the fall of 2023

• There is one application for all of Indspire's bursaries, scholarships and awards, barring a few exceptions. To be eligible for a Building Brighter Futures financial awards applicants must met the following criteria:
• Be an Indigenous person
• Be enrolled in an accredited education program; a professional development program; a continuing education program; a traditional knowledge program or arts training
• Can not be a member of the staff, board or jury at the time of applying for funding support

HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the application
• Submit Indigenous card (front & back)
• Submit grades
• Submit proof of enrollment
• Submit letter from Indigenous organization regarding educational funding
• Visit: Building Brighter Futures - Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards | Indspire

CBC NONFICTION PRIZE

DEADLINE: OPEN for submissions between Jan. 1 and March 1, 2024

AWARD VALUE: Grand Prize: $6,000. 4 Finalists receive $1,000 each

• The winning story will be published in Air Canada's enRoute Magazine and on the Canada Writes website.
• The winning author will be interviewed on CBC Radio and be awarded a two-week residency at an Artist's Colony

CRITERIA:         

• Open to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit: 2024 CBC Nonfiction Prize is now open | CBC Books

GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES

DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2024 AWARD VALUE: $10,000

CRITERIA:         

• 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: Apply to the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

CANADIAN HEARING SERVICES NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE: April 26th, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $3,000 CRITERIA:         

• Canadian resident
• deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing
• Student essay
• Applicants must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2024 as first-time

To apply visit: Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship Program

RBC FUTURE LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIP

Forget everything you know about scholarships. This one's different. The RBC Future Launch Scholarship could help you take your next step towards a better job. This scholarship is for anyone who wants to learn something new...Could $1,500 make you more future ready?

DEADLINE: 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 youth enrolled part-time in school or not in school at all
• Grades and transcripts are not required

To apply visit: Scholarship Partners Canada | Universities Canada

ATHENA LEADERSHIP - LEADER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP

 DEADLINE: March 1st, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $3,000

CRITERIA:  The Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to candidates who meet all of the following requirements:

• Woman+ (including all those who identify as female) aged 17-24 years old (as of January 1st of the current calendar year)
•  Entering or enrolled in an accredited public Manitoba post-secondary education institution for the fall
• A proven track record of contributing to the community, clear career aspirations, and demonstrable and/or developing leadership qualities
• Must be a Canadian citizen or accredited visiting student 
• Exhibits financial need      
• Exemplifies Athena values of Empowerment, Integrity and Philanthropy

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit: Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship

RBC FUTURE LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIPS for INDIGENOUS YOUTH

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
• Are not an RBC employee or a dependent of an RBC employee

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit: Scholarship for Indigenous Youth

UNITED WAY YOUTH LEADERS in ACTION

DEADLINE: February 3, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $500 x 4 scholarships CRITERIA:         

• Accepted to post-secondary institution in Winnipeg during 2024/2025
• Demonstrated leadership
• Community involvement
• Connection with a United Way funded organization
• Financial need

HOW TO APPLY:

• The four-page Youth Leaders in Action application form
• A signed Acknowledgement and Authorization section
• A completed reference form that has been filled out by your supervisor at the United Way Winnipeg agency partner where you are involved
• A copy of your latest academic transcript
• Visit: Youth United

INDSPIRE BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS for POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION and SKILLED TRADES

DEADLINE: February 1, 2024

AWARD VALUE: Amounts vary CRITERIA:         

• There is one application for all of Indspire's bursaries, scholarships and awards, barring a few exceptions. To be eligible for a Building Brighter Futures financial awards applicants must met the following criteria:
• Be an Indigenous person
• Be enrolled in an accredited education program; a professional development program; a continuing education program; a traditional knowledge program or arts training
• Can not be a member of the staff, board or jury at the time of applying for funding support

HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the application
• Submit Indigenous card (front & back)
• Submit grades
• Submit proof of enrollment
• Submit letter from Indigenous organization regarding educational funding
• Visit: Building Brighter Futures - Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards | Indspire

EnergyRates.ca College Scholarship

DEADLINE: January 31, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $500 CRITERIA:         

• Applicants must be enrolled in a Canadian or American post-secondary educational institution, or planning to enrol in such an institution within the following calendar year.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Write an essay of no more than 500 words, in English or French, on any topic you choose, so long as it is about energy in the world of tomorrow.
• Visit: EnergyRates.Ca College Scholarship 2024

 DEADLINE: March 15, 2024

AWARD VALUE: $3000 x 75 CRITERIA:         

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Have English as Canada's first official language spoken.
• Have completed and graduated from an English, French immersion, dual-track or non-official language (i.e., neither English or French) institution.
• Be enrolled in a USB post-secondary program in their second official language of Canada, French, during the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 24 credits taught at USB in an undergraduate university program of a minimum of two years or 80% of a course load in a college program of a minimum of one year. 

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit: Post-Secondary Scholarship in French as a Second Language

THE 2024 DALTON CAMP AWARD

DEADLINE: January 8, 2024 AWARD VALUE: $10,000 CRITERIA:         

• Passionate about Canadian journalism and public affairs.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

HOW TO APPLY:

• Write an essay with a maximum of 2000 words discussing the link between democracy and the media in Canada
• THE DALTON CAMP AWARD - Friends of Canadian Broadcasting

RE/MAX QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: March 13, 2024 AWARD VALUE: 40 awards of $1,000 each CRITERIA:         

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

HOW TO APPLY:

• 1,250-word essay based on one of the three key themes:
• charitable community contribution
• the vision for a "brighter future"
• ensuring future generations have a safe, secure, and affordable place to call "home"
• Manitoba Scholarships - Quest for Excellence Scholarship Program