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The University of Winnipeg

External Awards

Submit your external award letter to have it posted to your UW student account.

The following is a list of awards offered by private companies and organizations that may be of interest to current University of Winnipeg students. We update this webpage monthly, so students can search for scholarship opportunities year-round.

Students with disabilities should check out Accessibility Services for additional opportunities.

Indigenous students may explore indigenous-specific opportunities.

Disclaimer: The Awards and Financial Aid office cannot guarantee the claims made by these organizations. Students should independently confirm competition details and closing dates by consulting the relevant websites directly. We do not recommend applying for awards that ask for more personal information than you are willing to share.

Scholarship Search Tools

We also suggest doing an internet search for scholarships directly related to your faculty or department.

List of awards offered by private companies and organizations

Veterans Affairs Education and Training Benefit

Applications open year-round-awards of up to $40,000 for veterans with a minimum of six years of service and up to $80,000 for veterans with at least 12 years of service.

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Awards and Scholarships

Deadlines vary depending on award-awards and scholarships to students.

Indspire

Application Deadline August, November, and February annually (on site year round)-Indspire is the largest supporter of Indigenous education outside the federal government. To date Indspire has awarded more than $54 million in scholarships and bursaries to 16,000 First Nation, Inuit and Métis recipients nationwide. Indspire disburses funds to Indigenous youth across Canada, covering all disciplines in funding categories in post-secondary education.

Application due in May and July-A $3000 bursary for a First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit student pursuing graduate studies with demonstrated financial need.

Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program

Application due March 10-Offered by Global Affairs Canada and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the program aims to foster a deeper understanding of China, build strong academic and professional ties between Canada and China, and develop future Canadian leaders with expertise and experience in China. The program provides grants for Canadians to pursue post-secondary studies, research, short-term professional development opportunities and/or language training at leading institutions across China.

Merck Canada Indigenous Student Scholarship

Application due March 28-$5000 for indigenous students 29 years old or younger currently pursuing their first Bachelor's degree. 

Nellie McClung Trailblazer Scholarship

Application due March-$1,000-$1750 awards for female students.

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Scholarships and Apprenticeships

Application due March-Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre offers scholarships for theatre students.

The Leonard Foundation

Application Due March-Needs Based Scholarships.

Athena Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

Application due March-$3,000 scholarship for a Manitoban Female Student.

The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship

Application due in April-A national scholarship for individuals with mental illness. 

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarships

Application due in April-Several scholarships ($1000 to $2000) to support full-time students with hearing loss. 

Dr. E Bruce Hendrick National Scholarship

Applications due April-Several scholarships of up to $5,000 for students with Spina bifida/Hydrocephalus.

Scott Hannah Memorial Scholarship

Application Due April-Scholarships for Canadian Students.

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Scholarships and Apprenticeships

Application due April-scholarships for theatre students.

Merck Canada Indigenous Student Scholarship

Applications due April-For Indigenous undergraduate students.

Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Awards

Application due May-$3,000 scholarships for Manitoban Indigenous Students.

Royal Canadian Legion: Portage Branch 65 Bursary

Applications Due May-Awards for Canadian veterans and their families.

MADD Canada Bursary Fund

Application due in May-$5,000-$10,000 bursaries for students who were severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash.

iGotcha Media Digital Excellence Scholarship

Application due in May-$1,000 scholarship for students in the fields of digital media, technology, and creative design.

Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship

Application due in May-$2,000 for a graduate student whose research involves minority groups or human rights protections.

Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

Application Due May-Nora's Nursery is offering a $1000 scholarship for parents in post-secondary education. 

Chinese Canadian Railroad Workers Foundation

Application Due June-$500-$1,000 for a student essay on the history of the Chinese people in Canada.

BridgesEDU Scholarship

Application Due June-$1,000 scholarships for students who write the best essays.

Peter deMarsh Memorial Bursary

Application Due June- A $10,000 research bursary is available to a graduate student focusing woodlot owners or woodlot owners' associations. A travel bursary of up to $3000 is available for students participating in conferences dealing with issues involving forest owners.

Jeanne Henuset Fraser Memorial Bursary for Rural Manitoba students

Application Due June-Scholarships between $500 and $2,500 for Female Manitoban Students from rural communities.

MB Arts Council Learn Scholarships

Application due June-$2000-$3000 scholarships for students of the arts.

Rhodes Scholarship

Internal UW Selection process opens in June.

FillmoreRiley Indigenous Student Internship

Application due in April-FillmoreRiley in Winnipeg is offering a $5,000 scholarship and internship for an Indigenous student.