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The University of Winnipeg

Undergraduate Awards

The Religion & Culture department annually offers a combination of competitive and automatic awards. They are merit-based and are specific to our program. We can only consider students who have declared their major for awards. The University of Winnipeg has academic advisors who can help you determine your major and plan your degree.

If applicable:

Some awards require an essay submission, references or descriptions of your extra-curricular activities. Please read the award description for more information.

  • You can apply for these awards by completing our General Application
  • and any specific award applications in the “Recommended Opportunities” available to you through our online portal.

The Awards and Financial Aid Office also has numerous awards available for current UW students. Apply online every term.

Undergraduate Awards

George Bryce Memorial Prize

Awarded for the best undergraduate essay in Religion & Culture in a given year, as determined by the departmental faculty. 

Kennth M. Hamilton Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1982 by Kenneth Hamilton's colleagues to honour his 24 years of distinguished teacing in Theology and Religion & Culture at this institution. It will be awarded annually upon nomination by the Religion & Culture Department to a student displaying excellence in the academic study of religion and who will continue to take courses in the department. 

Thomas MacLean Miller Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship, endowed by Mrs. Helga Miller in memory of her husband, is awarded at the discretion of the Department of Religion & Culture to a student in second year. 

Award winner Shanae Blaquiere (photo courtesy of Jane Barter)Charles R. Newcombe Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1980 by Charles Newcombe's colleagues to honour his 32 years of distinguished teaching in Theology and Religion & Culture at this institution. It will be awarded annually upon nomination of the Department of Religion & Culture to a student displaying excellence in the academic study of religion and who will continue to take courses in the department. 

Religious of the Sacred Heart Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Erica & Arnold Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence. It will be awarded annually to the most promising student entering the final year of the 4-year Religion & Culture program.

Transcona Memorial United Church Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a Religion & Culture student entering third year and continuing with Religion & Culture.