attention - River East Transcona School Division

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MURDOCH MACKAY 

2012 – 2013

SCHOLARSHIPS 2012-2013 

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ATTENTION: 

� Dates, amounts & availability are all subject to change & should be verified with a counsellor or the 

sponsoring organization. 

� School selected awards (see Group A) require students to complete a GREEN application form and 

submit to Mrs. Morgan by May 14. 

� To receive updated scholarship & volunteer information please see Ms Laporte to add your email 

onto her Scholarship distribution list. 

Group A – SCHOOL BASED SCHOLARSHIPS 

SCHOLARSHIP NAME AMOUNT DEADLINE 

Arthur Klingbell Math TBD Selected by Math Dept. 

Bob Land Memorial Scholarship $500 Selected by vocational teachers 

Casera Credit Union 2 @ $ 500 March (need to apply for) 

Chartwells Educational Award $500 School selected 

CUPE Local 4587 RETSD Clerical Scholarship $100 School selected 

Dr. & Mrs. M. MacKay – English $500 Selected by English Dept. 

Dr. & Mrs. Murdoch McKay Award $500 School selected 

Eddie Silver Fashion Award $1000 Selected by Fashion teachers 

Frances Kusner (Shandruk) 2@2500 School selected 

Fred & Mary Cornish $500 Selected by English Department 

Governor General’s Bronze Medal Medal School Selected 

Konrad Shandruk Family (renewable) 2 @ $1000 School Selected 

Kyle Johnson Memorial $1000 May (need to apply for) 

Lawrence Toet $150 School selected 

Life Touch $300 + gift School selected 

Linda Elke Memorial Staff Award $500 School selected 

Lindon Barrett Literary Award $500 School Selected 

Manitoba Aerospace Technical Skills Award $500 Selected by aerospace staff 

MJ (Eric) Kusner 2 @ $3000 School selected 

M.M.C.I. Clansmen Football Scholarship $750 March (need to apply for) 

M.M.C.I. Silver Celebration $ 500 May (need to apply for) 

Murdoch Motorsports Scholarship $1000 School selected 

Nan Shipley Writing Award $ 150 School Selected 

North American Lumber Award Gift certificate Selected by Building Construction staff 

Peter & Irene Tychonick Memorial $500 School selected 

Red River – Vickar Community Chev Olds $500 School Selected 

R.E.T.S.D. Citizenship Award $500 School selected

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R.E.T.S.D. Dedicated to Improve Award $500 School Selected 

R.E.T.S.D. Humanitarian Award $500 School Selected 

R.E.T.S.D. Leadership Award $500 School Selected 

River East Transcona Gold Medal $2000 School /Division Selected 

River East Transcona Teachers’ Association $1250 School Selected 

Royal Canadian Legion Scholarships $200/$500 May 

Sant & Jamiat Khanuja Award $200 School Selected 

Steinbach Credit Union $500 School Selected 

Stella Wujek (Shandruk) Scholarship 2 @ $3000 School Selected 

The Mary Andre Memorial $1000 School selected 

Transcona Jaycettes $ 200 School selected 

Transcona Jubilee $500 School selected 

Transcona Legion Ladies Auxiliary Bursary $250 May 

U. of M. Chown Centennial $500 School Selected 

U. of Toronto National Book Gift Selected by Social St. Dept. 

Vera Derenchuk Teen Parent $200 School selected 

William Wujek Scholarship Fund 2 @ $2500 School Selected 

Wyatt Dowling Insurance Brokers $1000 School selected 

GROUP B – Other Available Scholarships 


Aboriginal Awards, Bursaries Varies Various 

Aboriginal Education Diversity Award 20 @ $1000 April 

Abraham McPherson 4 @ $250 July 

Academy of Broadcasting Corp. 2 @ $500 

AGF Financial Life Skills Scholarship 40 @ $2080 May 

Alan B. Beaven $500 July 

Alpha Omega Women’s 3 @ $ 750 July 

Andrew Budge Memorial Scholarship $1000 June 

Apple Scholars Awards 5 @ $2000 June 

Archie Nunn Memorial Up to $500 July 

Arthur Uniacke Shipman 2 @ $1000 May 

Automotive Industries Several scholarships various 

Burger King $1000 February 

Business Council of Manitoba several @ $1500 March 

Canada Post Scholarships $2000 May 

Canadian Council for Exceptional Children 2 @ $750 April 

Canadian Council of the Blind June 

Canadian Curling Association $2000 May 

Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation $5000 August (after graduation) 

Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Regional $1500 June 

Canadian Golf Foundation Scholarships Up to $4000 (renewable) June 

Canadian Hospitality Foundation 6 @ $1000 April 

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame 2 @ $4000 (renewable) June 

Canadian Merit Scholarship Total $1.5 million October 

Canadian Printing Industries Awards $800 April 

Canadian Retail Institute 14 @ $1000 April 

Canadian War Museum History Award 5 @ $1000 March

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CAP Senior Student Leadership 21 @ $500 March 

Carol Anne Letheren Leadership and Sport $1500 (renewable for 3 yrs.) January 

CBC Diversity Scholarship 2 @ $500 June 

Chartered Accountants of Manitoba 4 @ 1000 April 

Children’s Legacy fund TBD June 

CIBC Scholar Athlete 4 @ $500 School Selected 

CN Scholarship varied June 

Coaching Manitoba 2 @ $500 May 

CUPE Scholarship 2 @ $500 May 

Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Volleyball 2 @ $750 December 

Dave Orton Memorial $1000 June 

DeVry Scholarships Various amounts 

Edna Moffatt Spirit of Youth Curling $1000 May 

EF Global Citizen Travel passes 

Ethel Boyce Award 5 @ $1000 March 

Fairfax Limited Entrance Awards 3 @ $5000 (renewable) July 

Folk Arts Council-Danzker 5 @ $1000 February 

Foresters Competitive Scholarship 350 @ $2000 November 

Foundation for Advancement of Aboriginal Youth Varied October 

Garfield Weston Merit 70 @ $2500-$3000 April 

Gene Michalow Memorial- Softball $200 March 

Gerrie Hammond Memorial Award $1000 March 

Golden Prairie Arts Council $250 June 

Great Canadian Scholarships 4 @ $1500 May 

Greyhound Canada – Travel is Educational Various – 50 winners May 

Hannah (Nancy) Boon Bursary $500 January 

Helen Basset Commemorative Scholarship 4 @ $1000 July 

Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Scholarship 2 @ $1000 May 

Herzing College $600 or $400 April 

Hockey Manitoba 1 @ $1500; 4 @ $500;5 @ $300 April 

Horace Patterson 8@ $500-$1000 July 

Icelandic Descent Scholarships 7 @ $300 - $500 October 

Job Yellowhead Memorial Financial support up to 5 yrs. January 

Jon Sigurdsson Chapter 10DE 12 @ $500 August 

Junior Achievement Manitoba Lotteries 4 @ $250 April 

Keith Cooper Scholarship $4500 June 

Ken Dryden Scholarship TBD April 

Kinsmen & Kinettes $1000 January 

Lawson/Pezo Vocational Tech. Scholarship $500 June 

Louis Riel Bursary Program Varied October 

MADD Canada Bursary 5 @ $2000 May 

Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards Varied September 

Manitoba Association of Licensed practical Nurses 

$500 May 

Educational Trust Fund 

Manitoba Blue Cross 16 @ $ 550 June 

Manitoba Community Newspapers $750 April 

Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children 2 @ $500 January 

Manitoba Curling Foundation 4 @ $1000 May 

Manitoba Forage Seed $700 June 

Manitoba Forestry Association Scholarships $500 July 

Manitoba Foundation for Sports $500 - $1000 (for 2 yrs.) April

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Manitoba High School Athletic Assoc. (MHSAA) Several scholarships varies 

Manitoba Hotel Association – Alexander Campbell 

Hotel Management Award 

Varies June 

Manitoba Housing & Renewable Corp. 9 @ $1000 September 

Manitoba Hydro Miscellaneous up to $5000 Various 

Manitoba Lotteries Employment Equity Education 28 @ $500 July 

Manitoba Music Educators $400/$600 April 

Manitoba Parents for Ukrainian Ed. 5@ $100, 1 @ $500 June 

Manitoba Public Insurance Aboriginal Education 

Awards 

20 @ $$1000 May 

Manitoba Ringette $ 500 April 

Manitoba Theatre Centre Various May 

Manitoba Tourism Educational Council 2 @ $1875 May 

Manitoba Trucking Association 3 @ $1000 July 

Manitoba Youth Leadership Scholarship 200 @ $500 March 

Margaret E. Nix Entrance Scholarship TBD March 

M.A.S.T. Student Citizenship Award $500 February 

Merit Contractors Association $200 (one/ MB high school) May 

Monsanto Canada Opportunities 5 @ $1500 July 

MPI Driver Ed Challenge $500, $1000, $1500 Starts in September 

MTS – Pursue Your Calling 4 @ $1000 April 

MuchMusic Aboriginal Youth Scholarship $500 November 

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (Health) $1000 May 

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (Business, 

Science and General Education) 

TBD June 

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (Fine Arts) TBD March/September 

Niki Redekop Memorial Scholarship $250 November 

North West Law Enforcement TBD 

North Wpg. Credit Union 2 @ $500 May 

Order of Knights of Rizal Various June 

Order of Sons of Italy: Giariboldi 2 @ $1000 August 

Order of Sons of Italy: Lupa di Roma $500 August 

PAL Group Bursary for Growth $500 April 

Peter D. Curry Memorial Up to $4000 ?? 

Phi Delta Kappa for Prospective Teachers 2 @ $400 May 

Portuguese Business Association 3 @ $500 May 

Possibilities Youth Scholarship (BMO) 50 @ $1000 May 

Premier’s Volunteer Service Award Gift February 

Rainbow Stage 6 @ $500 May 

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program 10 @ $4000 February 

RBC – Royal Bank Financial LifeSkills 10 @ $2005 + other awards May 

Reader’s Digest Valedictorian Program Subscription June 

Red River College Awards Various Varies 

Red River Exhibition Foundation – automotive, 

tourism, agriculture/agri-foods 

9 @ $500 - $1000 May 

Remax Bursary 20 @ $500 March 

Retail as a Career 10 @ $1000 April 

Robertson College Scholarships $1000, 2 @ $500/school May 

Royal Canadian Legion Award $200 June

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Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Amount varies After 1 st year university 

Royal Canadian Mounted Police $250 June 

Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians $1500 June 

Scholarship for Visible Minorities $1500 June 

Schulich Scholarship 20 @ up to $60,000 January 

SED Scholarships 25 @ $2000 August 

Sibyl McKay Inkster Bursary $500 

Softball Canada, Ethel Boyce 2 @ 1000 September 

Softball Manitoba Bursary $500 April 

Soroptimist International –Violet Richardson 29 @ $1000; 1 @ $300 (local) December 

Sport Manitoba Scholarships Various amounts 

Sports Scholarship Recruitment Services 

Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Memorial 5 @ $500 May 

Steinbach Bible College $1000/high school 

TD Bank and First Nations Bank of Canada Up to $60,000 

TD Canada Trust Scholarship 20@ $70,000 October 

Technology Education Association 2 @ $500 May 

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Up to $6,000/year February 

Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship $1000 June 

Tommy Douglas Scholarship $1500 June 

Top 20 Under 20 20 @ $1500 January 

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship 20@ $5000 February 

Training for Tomorrow 50 @ $1000 June 

Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation 

Scholarship 

5 @ $500 June 

United Way: Youth Leaders in Action 4 @ $500 January 

U. of M. Access Program Various amounts March 1 

U. of M. Agricultural & food Science Centennial $2000 March 

University of Manitoba Alumni Entrance Bursary $4000 October of 1 st year 

U. of M. Athletic Awards $500 - $1500 See University coach 

University of Manitoba Entrance Various February 

U. of Manitoba Leaders of Tomorrow 6 @$4500 December 

U of M. St. John’s College Entrance Various December 

U. of Santo Tomas Alumni Assoc. of MB Various September 

U. of Winnipeg Major Entrance Varies Nominated by School 

U. of Winnipeg President’s Student Access Awards $1000-1500 School Selected June 20 

U. of Winnipeg – Special Entrance Various March 

Variety / MTS Allstream Leadership in the Community $2000 April 

Variety Pat Riordan Fine Arts $1000 April 

Vic Thiessen Memorial Award $500 May – school nominated 

Voices – Manitoba’s Youth in Care $500 June 

Wal-Mart Canada Community Scholarship Program $4000 January 

Wendy’s Scholarships $1300,000 across Canada December 

Western Communities Foundation $500 May – school nominated 

Winnipeg Goldeyes “Field of Dreams” 3 @ $1000 July 

Winnipeg Youth Soccer Ass. 2 @ $1000 September 

Xerox Canada’s Aboriginal Scholarship Program 8 @ $3000 June 

Youth Serves Manitoba Several @ $500 Between Sept. 2 and Jan. 2

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SCHOLARSHIP / FINANCIAL WEBSITES 

� www.ammsa.com - information for aboriginal students 

� www.aucc.ca - information on higher education in Canada 

� www.businesscouncilmb.ca - information for aboriginal students 

� www.canlearn.ca - financial planning info / student loans 

� www.ccab.com - scholarship information for aboriginal students 

� www.cmsf.ca 

� www.debtfreegrad.com - financial advice 

� www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/employers/youthserves.html - community service bursary 

� www.gov.mb.ca/educate/sfa/pages/sfaFrontDoor_en.html - apply on-line for Manitoba 

Student Aid or call 1-800-204-1685. applications available June 1 

� www.mb4youth.ca - look for the term “financial planning” under Health and Lifestyles, 

for tips on how to budget and plan for the future 

� www.manitobachiefs.com - link to all National and Provincial First Nations Bursaries and 

Scholarships 

� www.millenniumscholarships.ca - information on the federal Millennium Bursary and 

Awards programs 

� www.naaf.ca - scholarships for aboriginal students 

� www.scholarshipscanada.com - comprehensive Canadian scholarships database 

� www.studentawards.com - database for scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, grants and 

other financial awards 

� www.studentscholarships.org – database for scholarships 

� www.studentscholarships.org/manitobabook.php - free downloadable scholarship booklet 

for Manitoba students; tips on applying for scholarships 

� www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/index.jsp 

� www.thecircuit.org - interactive site for Canadian youth service agencies 

� www.umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards - University of Manitoba Awards 

� www.uwinnipeg.ca/web/money-scholar.shtml - University of Winnipeg Awards 

� www.yourmoney.cba.ca - for youth about money 

� www.youthpath.ca - information about managing money, financing your education, & 

what to do at tax time

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20012-2013 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 

Please note: Scholarships are divided into 2 categories (Group A -School Awards and Group 

B – Other Scholarships). Within each category the scholarships are listed alphabetically. 

Deadline dates are from 2011-12, Students MUST check the deadline as they change from 

year to year. Apply early and keep a copy for your files, in case, you apply for several awards. 

Check your emails from Ms Laporte for updated information. 

GROUP “A” – MURDOCH MACKAY COLLEGIATE STUDENTS ONLY 

* Students who want to be considered for one of the scholarships in this section must 

complete a GREEN School Awards Application Form available in the office; unless 

specified otherwise. Deadline May 14. 

ARTHUR F. KLINGBELL MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP - TBD 

The Arthur F. Klingbell Scholarships are intended to recognize 2 graduating students from the community of 

Transcona who have the highest standing in Mathematics. One student from TCI and one from MMCI will be 

annually selected and awarded this scholarship. 

Criteria: 

� be a resident of Transcona, at least in his/her Grade 12 year 

� possesses leadership qualities; involvement in community and/or school activities, i.e. a “friend of youth” 

� highest standing in Math Pre Calculus 

� must provide proof of registration in a university program leading to a degree of his/her choice 

� Selection will be made by the school 

BOB LAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $500 

Criteria: 

� selected by the Vocational teachers 

� a student who through determination and a positive work ethic has overcome personal and educational 

difficulties, achieved success, turned his/her life around, and will be continuing in a related career 

� student will be applying to be an apprentice or attending post secondary 

CASERA CREDIT UNION LIMITED BURSARY – 2 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Based on financial need; community, school activities; and academic achievement 

� must be attending a post-secondary educational, professional, trade or vocational institution in fall 

� specific application form – Murdoch MacKay students only 

� Deadline mid April 

CHARTWELLS EDUCATIONAL AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� High academic standing; Good all around ambassador of the school 

� School selected 

CUPE LOCAL 4587 RETSD CLERICAL SCHOLARSHIP - $100 

Criteria: 

� A graduate who will be pursuing studies in a business related field at university or college 

� School selected

DR. & MRS. MURDOCH MACKAY ENGLISH AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� highest standing in English 40S/A by a graduating student 

� school nominated – no application required 

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DR. & MRS. MURDOCH MACKAY AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� demonstrated good character, and excellent work ethic 

� leadership qualities through involvement with community and / or school activities 

� financial need; school selected 

EDDIE SILVER FASHION AWARD - $1000 

Criteria: 

� for a student who excels in fashion technology 

� school nominated 

FRANCES KUSNER (SHANDRUK) 2 @ $2,500 

Criteria: 

� strong academic achievement - minimum of six Grade 12 courses; evidence of citizenship 

� school selected 

FRED & MARY CORNISH AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� Grade 12 student from the four high schools who scores the highest mark on the Provincial English exam. 

� Pursuing his/her education at the post-secondary level 

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S BRONZE MEDAL 

Criteria: 

� Presented to the graduating student with the highest academic standing in a minimum of 5 Grade 12 

courses, at least 4 of which must be at the University entrance 40S/A level. 

� Nominees selected by School Administration. 

KONRAD SHANDRUK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP – 2 @ $1,000 per year – can be accessed for up to 4 years 

to a maximum of $4,000 per student 

Criteria: 

� Top male and top female graduating student 

KYLE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� an active member of an organized sports program at High School or in the community 

� both academic achievement and community service will be given priority 

� the scholarship can be accessed up to three years after graduation 

� Deadline: May 28 – separate application form; selected by Family 

LAWRENCE TOET - $150 

Criteria: 

� 80% or higher average 

� Demonstrates strong leadership qualities; community involvement; strong communication skills 

� Shows potential to continue to be a leader in their community 

� Selected by school

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LIFETOUCH - $300 + gift 

Criteria: 

� Recognition of effort taken by a student, with barriers to their learning, to graduate 

� Selected by school 

LINDA ELKE MEMORIAL STAFF AWARD- $500 

Criteria: 

� Hardworking student who has faced learning difficulties 

� Someone who may otherwise go unrecognized at Convocation 

� Going onto Post -secondary education 

LINDON BARRETT LITERARY AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� Financial need 

� Good attitude; helpful relationships with students & staff 

� Good academic record; ideally studying English, Arts of Journalism with a love of literary works 

MANITOBA AEROSPACE TECHNICAL SKILLS AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� Exceptional performance by a student in the Grade 12 Metals and Aerospace program 

� Displays the following qualities: team work, reliability, strong work ethic and integrity 

� School selected (aerospace teachers) 

MJ (ERIC) KUSNER.2 @ $3,000 

Criteria: 

� Reasonable academic achievement 

� Financial need taken into consideration; 


M.M.C.I. CLANSMEN FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP – $750 

Criteria: 

� Attends Murdoch MacKay Collegiate 

� Demonstrates leadership, positive work ethic, active in the community or volunteers 

� Member of MMCI Clansmen Football team for 2 years 

� Attending post-secondary on the roster of a Junior Football CJFL 

M.M.C.I. SILVER CELEBRATION AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� be a graduate of Murdoch MacKay Collegiate Institute 

� complete one full year of study at a post secondary institute of learning on his/her first attempt 

� accepted for a second year of study at a post secondary institute of learning, award payable to institute 

� Applicant’s history of involvement in school, community and work activities will be a major consideration 

of the Selection Committee. 

� Deadline: applications mailed to previous year graduates and/or are available at M.M.C.I. and should be 

submitted by May 31 st in year of eligibility 

MURDOCH MOTORPORTS SCHOLARSHIP - $1000 

Criteria: 

� High scholastic achievement throughout 4 years in Automotive Technology Program 

� Attainment of the Manitoba Education and Training 1 st level Motor Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship 

� Participation in the Murdoch Motorsports club

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NAN SHIPLEY AWARD WRITING AWARD - $150 

Criteria: 

� student must present their portfolios of poetry, prose and other creative fiction 

� student must to have demonstrated interest and talent in writing proficiency in the English language, 

through composition, literature, poetry, drama 


NORTH AMERICAN LUMBER AWARD – gift certificate 

Criteria: 

� Awarded to graduating student who excels in Building construction 

� Selected by teachers 

PETER & IRENE TYCHONICK MEMORIAL AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� Deserving graduate who will be pursuing a post-secondary education 

� Student demonstrates hard work and initiative 

� Satisfactory academic achievement 

� Financial need is a consideration; Selected by school 

RED RIVER COLLEGE -VICKAR COMMUNITY CHEVROLET SCHOLARSHIP - $500 

Criteria: 

� provide proof of registration at a community or vocational college anywhere in North America 

� demonstrated good character; excellent work ethic; initiative and/or leadership qualities 


R.E.T.S.D. CITIZENSHIP AWARD $500 

Criteria: 

� Demonstrated contributions to the school in a citizenship capacity (socially responsible activities and/or 

organization) 

� Assistance with school-based activities; School behavior and attendance are exemplary 

� Contributions in community as a volunteer 

R.E.T.S.D. DEDICATED TO IMPROVE AWARD $500 

Criteria: 

� Student has made significant improvements (in comparison to previous years) in at least 2 of the following 

areas: 

o Attendance 

o Academic performance 

o General behaviour & cooperation with school expectations 

o Contributions to the school’s extracurricular program 

R.E.T.S.D. HUMANITARIAN AWARD $500 

Criteria: 

� Has displayed outstanding contributions to improving the lot of those less fortunate both in the school& 

community setting – in a organized activity or in consistent compassionate and responsible behaviour 

� Has exhibited a pattern of selfless contribution without necessarily seeking adulation or attention 

R.E.T.S.D. LEADERSHIP AWARD $500 

Criteria: 

� Demonstrated successful leadership of school-based organizations and/or activities 

� Has exhibited self reliance and has initiated steps leading to successful school activities and/or committee 

work 

� Has demonstrated successful leadership in out-of-school volunteer endeavors

RIVER EAST TRANSCONA SCHOOL DIVISION MEDALS 

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A. Gold Medal and cash award of $2000 

Presented to the top graduating RETSD student, as determined through interviews of the top candidate 

selected from each high school. Winner has excelled primarily on academics, leadership and character; 

and secondly, on involvement in school and community activities and relationship with staff and students. 

B. Silver Medal 5 @ $1000 

Presented to the runner-ups to the Gold Medalist 

RIVER EAST TRANSCONA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION $1250 

Criteria: 

� Sole financial award given to student; above average standing 

� Exhibit exemplary character; demonstrate leadership skills; financial need 

� Registered for full time studies in a post-secondary institution 

� Nominated by school staff 

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP - $500 + $200 Bursary 

Criteria: 

� must be son/daughter, grandchild of a service personnel (past or present) 

� scholarship and financial need; written acceptance to college/university program 

� participated in school Legion Essay and/or Poster Contest 

� Deadline May 

SANT & JAMIAT KHANUJA - $200 

Criteria: 

� High academic standing; 

� School or community involvement; school selected 

STEINBACH CREDIT UNION - $500 

Criteria: 

� School’s decision 

STELLA WUJEK (nee SHANDRUK) SCHOLARSHIP FUND - 2 @ $3000 

Criteria: 

� Graduating Murdoch MacKay student who is pursuing post-secondary education in Manitoba 

� Reasonable academic standing and financial need 


THE MARY ANDRE MEMORIAL AWARD - $1000 

Criteria: 

� Rotates between 3 high schools in Transcona 

� Excellence in academics, strong work ethic 

� Financial need; Selected by school 

TRANSCONA JAYCETTES ORATORICAL - $200 

Criteria: 

� 7 – 10 minute presentation on the topic “On the Road to Lifelong Learning”. 

� must be prepared to speak “impromptu” 2-4 minutes on a topic chosen by judges just prior to competition 

� selection based on: dress, delivery, manner, language, development, etc.

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TRANSCONA JUBILEE GRADUATION AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� awarded to a student who will be attending a Manitoba College, University, etc. in September 

� applicants must have good academic standing ( at least 75% in a minimum of 5 credits in Grade 12) 

financial need and qualities of leadership 

� resident of Transcona; Selected by school 

TRANSCONA LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY BURSARY $250 

Criteria: 

� submit a 100-200 word report on how their program choice will benefit the community they will work in 

� student has up to 2 years to access this award 

� Deadline to submit application is May 

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA CHOWN CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $500 

Criteria: 

� academic excellence (minimum average of 80%) 

� attendance at U of M in September 

� candidate nominated by Murdoch MacKay Collegiate 

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO NATIONAL BOOK AWARD - National Book Award (University of Toronto). 

Criteria: 

� Candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is planning to attend university in the fall 

� school nominated 

VERA DERENCHUK ADOLESCENT PARENT AWARD - $200 

Criteria: 

� Positive attitude and commitment to Adolescent Parent Program 

� Graduate must be continuing their education at a post-secondary institution; Financial need 


WILLIAM WUJEK SCHOLARSHIP FUND – 2 @ $2500 

Criteria: 

� Graduating Murdoch MacKay student who is pursuing post-secondary education in Manitoba 

� Reasonable academic standing and financial need 


WYATT DOWLING INSURANCE BROKERS SCHOLARSHIP - $1000 

Criteria: 

� pursuing studies at University or College in Manitoba in Commerce or Business Administration 

� demonstrated good character with excellent work ethic; have financial need 

� demonstrated initiative and/or leadership qualities 

� school selected – student may not receive any other award

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GROUP “B” – OTHER AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS 

ABORIGINAL AWARDS, BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS – over 29 scholarships/awards with various 

amounts 

Criteria: 

� Each award has its own criteria and selection process 

� Student must be aboriginal and enrolled in post-secondary education program 

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY AWARD 20 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Sponsored by Manitoba Public Insurance for aboriginal students entering post-secondary studies 

� Deadline: April 

ABRAHAM MCPHERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 4 @ 

$250 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit, Metis); Manitoba resident 

� Acceptance or registration into a post-secondary institution for the current academic year 

� Recommendation from a Counsellor or an Educational Institution 

� Involvement in school-related extra-curricular activities; Volunteer work experience 

� Must be enrolled in post-secondary institution when scholarship is disbursed 

� Deadline: July 

ACADEMY OF BROADCASTING CORPORATION 2 @ $500 /high school 

Criteria: 

� graduating students must be in training at the Academy before the end of that year 

� students must meet normal criteria for acceptance 

AGF FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS SCHOLARSHIPS – 40 @ $2080 

Criteria: 

� attending post-secondary education; minimum average of 75% 

� a project that displays excellence through community leadership, volunteer work, extra-curricular 

activities or hobbies is also to be submitted 

� Deadline: May; application available at www.agf.com/financial_lifeskills 

ALAN B. BEAVEN SCHOLARSHIP - $500 (Manitoba Forestry Assoc.) 

Criteria: 

� attending University / College in Forestry /Environmental Studies or Renewable Resource discipline 


ALPHA OMEGA WOMEN’S ALUMNAE BURSARY – 3 @ $750 

Criteria: 

� applicants must be entering first year of a degree at a University in the fall and be of Ukrainian descent 

� financial need; academic achievements; participation in Ukrainian community activities / organizations 


ANDREW BUDGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (In co-operation with Manitoba Baseball) - 1 @ $1,000 

Criteria: 

� Must be attending post secondary university or college full time 

� Must have past and planned participation with baseball in Manitoba

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� Submit contact information; proof of enrollment; an essay in support of their application including 

references (no more than 3) and work / academic/ volunteerism history 

� Deadline June contact baseball.morgan@sportmanitoba.ca 

APPLE SCHOLARS AWARDS PROGRAM - 5 @ $2000; MacBook Pro and an iPod nano 

Criteria: 

� Student’s innovative use of technology in academics 

� Deadline: June; Apply on-line at www.apple.ca/go/scholars 

ARCHIE NUNN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – award varies up to $500 

Criteria: 

� candidates must have been a registered player with the Manitoba Soccer Association for at least 3 years 

and currently be playing, refereeing, coaching or involved in administration work in soccer 

� application deadline: July (see office or www.manitobasoccer.ca ) 

ARTHUR UNIACKE CHIPMEN ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP - 2 at $1,000 

Criteria: 

� membership in St. John’s College, U of M (open to all faculties) 

� academic excellence 

� Deadline: May 

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF CANADA – 4 separate scholarships 

The Marion Roberts Memorial Scholarship - $500 

Criteria: 

� Applicants must be the dependent child or spouse 

� Of a full time employee in an active AIA member company 

� Must be enrolled in a full time post secondary program 

� Deadline – July 

Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Memorial Scholarship Fund – varied $1,000 to $4,000 

Criteria: 

� Pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket 

� Deadline – April www.sema.org/education/ 

The Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Award - 5 @$700 

Criteria: 

� Must be pursuing studies in an automotive aftermarket industry-related program 

� Includes students pursuing studies as an automotive apprentice 

� Includes studies in auto body, hard parts, heavy duty or motive power (machinist) 

� Deadline – October 

Hans McCorriston Motive Power Machinist Grant Program - $500 

Criteria: 

� Pursuing careers as motive power machinists 

� Must be enrolled in a college-level Motive Power Machinist training program within Canada 

� Deadline – October 

BURGER KING SCHOLARS (HAVE IT YOUR WAY FOUNDATION) - $1,000 

Criteria: 

� 2 application forms - one for high school seniors & one for employees 

� grade point average of C+ or better 

� plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational-technical school 

� Deadline: Applications open Nov. 15 to Jan. 10 

http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html

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BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MANITOBA various awards @ $1500 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal students enrolled in a post-secondary education program 

� Manitoba resident for the past 12 months; Requires financial assistance 

� Application available at: www.businesscouncilmb.ca/ 

� Deadline: March (see counsellor or call 942-3637) 

CANADA POST SCHOLARSHIPS - $2000 

Criteria: 

� Open to all children of all-and part-time employees of Canada Post Corporation 

� Minimum 78% average; demonstrates leadership involvement in school or community 


CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 

SCHOLARSHIPS 2 @ $750 (1 Academic & 1 Transition Award) 

Criteria: 

� Academic Award – for students who will be pursuing careers directly related to working with students and 

youth with exceptionalities, i.e. social worker, physiotherapy, speech and language pathology and teaching 

o Application form; current resume; essay; 3 references & transcript of marks 

� Transition Award – student who has overcome significant challenges in order to achieve his/her goals 

o Application; current resume; response to questions; 2 references; academic/employment record 


CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 

Criteria: 

� Persons who meet the definition of blindness 

� Residents of Manitoba; must be well motivated and academically competitive 

� Students at the secondary, post-secondary, post graduate level or job training program. 

� Deadline: June 

CANADIAN CURLING ASSOC. SCHOLARHIPS - $2000 

Criteria: 

� Enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institute in Canada 

� Member of a curling club affiliated with CCA 

� Academic qualifications; competitive background; involvement in CCA programs & community activities 

� Applications available at Manitoba Curling Association – 985-4250 


CANADIAN ENGINEERING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION – 5 @ $5000 

Criteria: 

� Awarded to a female student entering first year of an engineering program 

� Deadline: January 1 www.cemf.ca/cemfug.html 

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT GROCERS - 8 regional awards @ $1500; 1 national award 

@ $6000 + a trip to Toronto 

Criteria: 

� Must be sponsored by a CFIG member store. The organization will help connect students 

� Submit an essay that illustrates the student’s understanding of the unique challenges and 

opportunities facing the independent grocer in Canada 

� Academic and community achievements 

� Deadline: June Apply at www.cfig.ca

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CANADIAN GOLF FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS – up to $4000 renewable 

Criteria: 

� high academic qualifications and interest in extracurricular or community activities 

� proof of success in any level of competitive golf 

� for applications write to: The Canadian Golf Foundation, Golf House, 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville, Ont. 

L6J 4Z3 (or call 416-849-9700) 


CANADIAN HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION 6 @ 3000; 6 @ $3500 + over $200,000 in other awards) 

Criteria: 

� Selection based on work experience, scholastic record, leadership ability, references 

� Student must be attending a program in Culinary, Hotel, Tourism, food and beverage or hospitality 

� Deadline: April See www.chfscholarships.com 

CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP – 2 @ $1000 for 4 yrs. 

Criteria: 

� Minimum 85% average in high school; Financial need 

� Pursuing career in health sciences 

� Deadline: June Applications available at www.cdnmedhall.org 

CANADIAN MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (LORAN)- $1.5 million (up to $16,00/year) 

Criteria: 

� Students must demonstrate character, community involvement, leadership and solid academics. 

� Minimum 80% average 

� School sponsored and individual applications 

� Deadline: October (see www.cmsf.ca ) 

CANADIAN PRINTING INDUSTRIES AWARDS - $800 

Criteria: 

� Graduates pursuing careers in printing and publishing industries; Graphic Arts; Printing Management or 

Printing Technology 

� Deadline: April ; Go to www.printaction.com 

CANADIAN RETAL INSTITUTE – 14 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Applied or enrolled full or part time in a retail or business related post-secondary program of study 

� Retail experience 

� Include, proof of enrolment, letter of reference from school staff, transcript, essay 

� Application form and Scholarship Release forms are available at www.retaileducation.ca 


CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM HISTORY AWARD – 5 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Preferably pursuing a history degree 

� Requires an essay and application (see www.warmuseum.ca) 

� Deadline: March 

CAP SENIOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS - 21 @ $500 (Nominated by School) 

Criteria: 

� Leadership in school & community activities 

� Academic achievement (Top 20% of class), essay, recognition awards, honours and scholarships.

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� Please submit your name to a Counsellor if interested in being nominated 

� Deadline: March; For further information please go to www.cdnprincipals.org 

CAROL ANNE LETHEREN LEADERSHIP AND SPORT SCHOLARSHIP - $1500 (up to 3 years) 

Criteria: 

� Female students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents 

� Applying to university/college for business, sport management, or marketing 

� Average above 85%; be an accomplished athlete; and demonstrate Olympic values of excellence, 

leadership, respect, human development, fun, fairness and peace. 

� References and essay are required 

� Deadline: January; Application available at www.coa.ca 

CBC DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP MANITOBA - 2 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� To encourage visible minorities to enter journalism and/or production of radio, TV and websites. 

� Final year of high school, with a minimum average of 70% 

� Live in Manitoba, and hold Canadian citizenship or residency 

� Must come from an ethnic or ancestral background that is a visible minority or Aboriginal 

� Include completed application, essay, transcript, letter of school endorsement 

� Deadline: June (see www.cbc.ca/manitoba/features/diversity_scholarship ) 

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF MANITOBA CERTIFICATE OF MERIT - 4 @ $1,000 

Criteria: 

� overall average of 80% in Senior 2 to 4 

� Grade 12 student who is continuing on to one of Manitoba’s universities 

� is involved in school and community activities 

� has shown interest in a career as a Chartered Accountant 

� selected by school – include faculty recommendation 

� Deadline: April; see www.casb.com or www.becomeaca.com 

CHILDREN’S LEGACY FUND – MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA FOUNDATION INC 

Elijah Harper Scholarship and Elizabeth Hill Memorial Award 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal Ancestry (First Nations, Metis, Inuit or non-status) 

� Contributions made at home, school or in the community 

� Written account explaining why they feel they deserve the scholarship, future goals 

� Deadline – end of May 

CIBC SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD – 4 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Minimum average of 85% 

� Academic Achievement – honor role, scholarships and average 

� Citizenship – participation in other activities (community, church, etc.) 

� Athletic Participation – number of activities participated in, contribution to team or individual activity, 

awards/recognition 

� Personal Athletic Achievements – records, all-stars, rankings, member of championship team 

� Other School Activities – student council, grad committee, yearbook, choir, drama, other 

� Deadline: May (se office or call 925-5640 

CN SCHOLARSHIP – varied amounts 

Criteria: 

� Scholarships for aboriginal, women or children of employees

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� Full time student studying an area which could lead to a career in the transportation industry (i.e. 

engineering, business, computer science, communications, technical studies) 

� Apply at www.cn.ca/about/careers/en_index.shtml 

� Deadline: June 1 

COACHING MANITOBA BURSARY: 4 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� currently coaching individuals/team in Manitoba 

� plan to continue coaching individuals/team in Manitoba 

� enrolled in a post secondary institution in the fall 

� National Coaching Certification (NCCP) training an asset 

� additional courses related to coaching (e.g. NCCP, CPR, First Aid, Coaching Seminar) are an asset. 

� Apply at www.coachingmanitoba.ca or http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/page.php?id=43 (must submit a 

letter of recommendation & write a 200 word essay on your goals as a coach & your future in coaching) 


CUPE SCHOLARSHIP – 2 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Awarded to children of CUPE local 737; Applications are available from a CUPE scholarship committee 


DALE IWANOCZKO MEMORIAL VOLLEYBALL SCHOLARSHIP – $750 (2 urban) 

Criteria: 

� Proceeding to post-secondary 

� Shown leadership in amateur sport; well rounded skills in volleyball; minimum average of 65%; and 

participation in school and community activities 

� Deadline: December 

DAVE ORTON MEMORIAL AWARD - $1000 

Criteria: 

� TCI or MMCI graduate attending a full time program at Red River College 

� Must display the following qualities: family-oriented, community minded and involved in sports 

� Submit RRC general scholarship application 

http://www.rrc.mb.ca/files/File/admissions/AwardApplication.pdf and a one-page essay 

describing how they display the above qualities; one reference 

� Deadline November (the fall you are starting RRC) 

DEVRY SCHOLARSHIPS – various amounts 

Criteria: 

� All applicants to a DeVry Institution will be considered 

� Awards are based on how you perform on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT) 

EDNA MOFFATT SPIRIT OF YOUTH CURLING SCHOLARSHIPS - $1000 

Criteria: 

� Active female junior curler entering or in post-secondary education 

� Must be affiliated with junior curling in year of application 


EF GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARDS 

Criteria: 

� 2 Canadian citizens are selected 

� Award – 10 day educational tour of Europe 

� Complete application and brief essay (download at www.eftours.ca/globalcitizen)

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ETHEL BOYCE AWARD – 5 @ $1000 

Criteria; 

� Male & female softball players who demonstrate leadership traits & skills in softball 

� Deadline: March www.softball.ca 

FAIRFAX ENTRANCE AWARDS – 3@ $5000 (renewable) 

Criteria: 

� Financial need; must have a government student Loan & completed a U of M bursary application 

� Registered fulltime studies at U of M 

� Min. average of 80% on their high school courses used for admission 

� Brief letter outlining extracurricular involvement 

� Deadline: July go to http://umanitoba.ca/student/awards 

FOLK ARTS MARK & DOROTHY DANZKER SCHLARSHIP –5 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Active involvement preserving the cultural heritage through volunteer work, employment or contribution 

to a cultural activity in the community 

� Average 75% or better 

� 17-25 years old attending post-secondary institute 

� Deadline: May; Applications available in office or www.folkorama.ca/youth_scholarship.php 

FORESTERS COMPETITVE SCHOLARHSIP – 350 @ $2000 

Criteria: 

� Dependent child of a Forester member 

� 40 hours community service 

� 250 word essay “Why community service is important to me?”; reference letter 

� Minimum of a 2 year post-secondary program 

� Deadline: November www.foresters.com/membership/scholarships.asp (application open from 

Sept – Nov. only online) 

FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL YOUTH – varied amounts 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal student who is attending a Canadian high school 

� Must maintain a full course load 

� Deadline: October; Apply at http://www.ccab.com/faay.htm 

GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (including GWMSC National Award) 25@ $2500 

- $3500 

Criteria: 

� Renewable for 2-4 years of full time studies at participating colleges 

� Excels academically, demonstrates leadership, entrepreneurial drive, commitment to their community 

� Applications available at www.gwmsc.ca or see Mrs. Morgan 

� Deadline March 

GENE MICHALOW MEMORIAL SOFTBALL BURSARY - $200 

Criteria: 

� must be a resident of Manitoba, 20 yrs. of age or less during the current year 

� demonstrated high successful competitive experience at a national and/or provincial and/or regional level 

� registered player with Softball Manitoba (current year + the two years previous ) 

� must demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship and dedication to softball 

� must be planning to attend a Manitoba post-secondary institution for the first time

� 3 references required 


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GERRIE HAMMOND MEMORIAL AWARD OF PROMISE - $1,000 

Criteria: 

� awarded to a graduating Gr. 12 female planning to attend university in the fall 

� has made significant contribution to her school and community; role model for other young women 

� has demonstrated scholastic achievement & shows promise of becoming a “woman of distinction”. 

� Deadline: January – school nominated 

GOLDEN PRAIRIE ARTS COUNCIL - $250 

Criteria: 

� For students pursuing study related to fine arts 

� Submit an application, letters of reference and proof of acceptance to post-secondary institute 


GREAT CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIPS – 4 @ $1500 

Criteria: 

� Open to all studentawards.com members in Canada; Tell 5 friends and add $100/ person if you win 

� Deadline: May ; Apply at www.studentawards.com 

GREYHOUND CANADA “TRAVEL IS EDUCATIONAL, TOO!” various scholarships/prizes (50 winners) 

Criteria: 

� maintain an 80% or higher mark during Grade 12 

� drop off a copy of their spring marks at your local Greyhound depot by May 6, for information go to 

www.greyhound.ca 

� Deadline: May 6 in time for the draws to be held May 11. 

HANNAH (NANCY) BOON BURSARY - $500 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal students enrolled in full time programs at the Red River College 

� Apply at http://me.rrc.mb.ca/Catalogue/AvailableAwards.asp#Entrance%20Awards 

� Deadline: January 

HELEN BASSSET COMMERMORATIVE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP– Native Women’s Association of 

Canada -4 @ $1000 

Criteria 

� Female Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education; Are in need of financial assistance 

� Demonstrated commitment to improving the situation of Aboriginal women in Canada politically, 

culturally, economically or otherwise 

� Deadline: July; http://www.nwac-hq.org/scholarships.htm 

HELEN BETTY OSBORNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - 2 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal students residing in Manitoba 

� Must be enrolled in post-secondary institution; must maintain a course load of 60% 

� Deadline: May 30 apply directly at www.helenbettyosbornefdtn.ca 

HERZING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND - $600 before April 30 th , $400 after May 1 st 

Criteria: 

� Applicants must graduate from a Manitoba High School 

� Applicants must be in top 50% of accepted applicants for the selected diploma program at Herzing College 

� Deadline: April; be recommended from a high school official.

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HOCKEY MANITOBA – 1 @ $1500; 4 @ $500; 5 @ $300 

Criteria: 

� Available to male and female athletes who will be attending post-secondary school in Manitoba 

� Involved with hockey; academic performance 

� Deadline: April www.hockeymanitoba.mb.ca/docs/forms/scholarships.pdf 

HORACE PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIP – 8 @ 500 - $1000 

Criteria: 

� Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; African/Canadian descent; community involvement 

� resident of Manitoba 

� attending a recognized post-secondary institution 

� Deadline: July; www.hpfdn.com or call 254-1744 

ICELANDIC DESCENT SCHOLARSHIPS – 7 miscellaneous scholarships at $300 - $500 each 

Criteria: 

� preference to Icelandic ancestry; academic excellence; citizenship and leadership 

� registration in University and/or School of Nursing 

� Deadline: October 

JOB YELLOWHEAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – financial support up to 5 years 

Criteria: 

� Available for Aboriginal Canadians wishing to attend university and are Manitoba residents 

� Must be attending a program of studying in liberal arts, journalism, law, medicine, native studies, 

philosophy, science, religious studies and business administration 

� Deadline: January; see www.jobyellowheadfund.org 

JON SIGURDSSON CHAPTER 10DE – 12 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Available to Grade 12 students who will be entering University in Sept. 

� Extra-curricular activities; academic excellence; good citizenship & leadership potential; of Icelandic 

Heritage; Deadline: August 

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT-MANITOBA LOTTERIES CORP. EDUCATION AWARD 4 @ $250 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, or women aspiring to be in male 

dominated occupations 

� Completed a Junior Achievement program in Grade 12 

� Enrolled in: architecture, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Hospitality, 

Justice/Law, Law Enforcement, Liberal Arts, Mathematics or Technology 


KEITH COOPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND 1 @ $4500 

Criteria: 

� For children currently or formerly in care of Winnipeg Child & Family Services for 2 years plus 

� Under 30 years of age and attending a post-secondary institute 

� Selection based on: 

o financial need; available support system 

o academic achievement; motivation 

� Deadline: May; see school counsellor or Winnipeg CFS worker

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KEN DRYDEN SCHOLARSHIP 

Criteria: 

� Student must have been in care 

� Include transcript; 3 essays on Achievements; Aspirations; Personal support; 3 references; Application 

� Deadline: April Application at www.youthincare.ca 

KINSMEN AND KINETTES BURSARY - $1000 

Criteria: 

� Canadian citizen or landed immigrant 

� plan to register as a full-time student at a recognized University, Community College or Technical Institute 

or other post-secondary institution for advanced learning 

� Submit this application to a Kinsmen, Kinette, or Kin Club nearest your permanent residence. 

� Demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship and not have previously received a bursary from the 

Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. 

� Deadline: January see www.bursary.ca 

LAWSON / PEZO VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP - $500 

Criteria: 

� High school diploma or GED; evidence of admission to a vocational or technology school 


LOUIS RIEL BURSARY PROGRAM 

Criteria: 

� Full time Métis students in any year of study who have demonstrated financial need 

� Must apply to the University of Manitoba and the Louis Riel Institute separately 

� Deadline: October; http://www.louisrielinstitute.com/ 

MADD CANADA BURSARY - 5 @ $2000 

Criteria: 

� Parent or guardian killed by impaired-driving related crash 

� Deadline: May; See www.madd.ca/english/youth/university.html 

MANITOBA ABORIGINAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS – 14 awards of varied amounts 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal you between 16 – 24 

� Exhibit high standards of excellence, dedication and leadership in their activities 

� Categories include: academic, athletic, artistic, business/entrepreneurial; cultural; community / 

volunteerism; personal achievement – see www.mayaa.ca 

� Must submit a biography, transcripts, 2 letters of support, interview 

� Deadline: September – school nominated 

MANITOBA ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND - 

$500 

Criteria: 

� Available to graduates entering an approved practical nursing program directly from high school 


MANITOBA BLUE CROSS SCHOLARSHIP /BURSARY – 16 @ $550 

Criteria: 

� 8 awards for high academic standing and financial need; 8 awards for students with Special Needs 

� attend University or Community College 

� Deadline: June; application forms available from college/university awards office you are attending

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MANITOBA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION - $750 

Criteria: 

� Graduating from a Manitoba High School and enrolling in an accredited journalism course 

� have a desire, upon graduation, to work for a community newspaper urban or rural 

� resident of Manitoba with a desire to remain in Manitoba possess a good work ethic to work 

� Background of involvement in community activities; 

� Submit short story, news story, feature story, autobiography and letter of reference 

� Deadline: May (see www.mcna.com ) 

MANITOBA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN – 2 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Pursuing a career related to working with persons with exceptionalities 

� Resume, short essay, 2 references & transcript 

� Deadline: January (www.manitobacec.ca/awards.html ) 

MANITOBA CURLING FOUNDATION – 4 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Any active junior curler entering or in post-secondary education is eligible – must be affiliated as a junior 

year of application; Minimum average of 70% 


MANITOBA FORAGE SEED - $500 

Criteria: 

� Manitoba resident; Member of, or has a parent who is a member of, the Manitoba Forage Seed Association 

or who has a special interest in forage seed production 

� Enrolling in a degree or diploma program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at he 

University of Manitoba; Minimum average of 65% 


MANITOBA FOREST ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - $500 

Criteria: 

� For students entering a forestry program 


MANITOBA FOUNDATION FOR SPORTS INC. SCHOLARSHIP - $500 

1 st year, $1,000 2 nd year 

Criteria: 

� must be enrolled full time at a post-secondary institution 

� awarded to those individuals who have shown leadership in the Manitoba amateur sport community 

through well-rounded participation as athletes, and as coaches or volunteers 

� based on academic standing 

� verification of membership with an MSF Full Member Association 

� provide latest transcript of marks and 2 letters of recommendation; black and white photograph 

� Deadline: March (see http://www.sport.mb.ca/sunding/scholarships.php or call 985-4219) 

MANITOBA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (MHSAA) 

Offers a variety of scholarships for high school athletes www.mhsaamb.ca/pages/forms 

� Manitoba Credit Unions ($1000) – school nominated 

Criteria; 

o 85% average; Submit essay 

o Deadline: May 

� Manitoba Hockey Players Foundations – Ken “Friar” Nicholson ($1000) or D’Arcy Bain / Fred Stevenson 

Award($500)

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Criteria: 

o Each team to nominate a player 

o Academic achievement, hockey participation, athletic achievement, citizenship, etc. 

� Winnipeg Jets Alumni & Friends Hockey Scholarship 2 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

o Nominated by school 

o Deadline; April 

� Todd Davison Memorial Scholarship - $1000 

Criteria: 

o High school athlete who has overcome significant health challenge 

o Deadline: March 

� Alexander Josephson Memorial Hockey Scholarship 2 @ $2000 

Criteria: 

o 80% average 

o Deadline: April 

� Ed Belfour Hockey Awards 

Criteria: 

o Minimum 65% average 

o Deadline: April 

MANITOBA HOTEL ASSOCIATION ALEXANDER CAMPBELL HOTEL MANAGEMENT AWARD– 

varies 

Criteria: 

� for students enrolled in a 4 year Hotel Management program, either at the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute 

in Toronto or the University of Guelph, Ontario 

� academic proficiency; genuine interest in occupations related to the hospitality industry 

� Deadline: June (see office or call 859-9976) 

MANITOBA HOUSING & RENEWABLE CORPORATION BURSARY FUND 

� University Students Bursary – 4 @ 1,000 each (2 for Aboriginal students) 

� College Students Bursary – 4 @ 1,000 each (2 for Aboriginal students) 

Criteria: 

� Applicants for the above bursaries are available to students currently living in a Manitoba Housing unit or 

a subsidized social housing unit associated with the MHRC. 

� Deadline - September apply at http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/housing/ 

MANITOBA HYDRO SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES various ones; up to $5000/year 

Criteria: 

� for Manitoba residents of Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-status, Metis or Inuit) 

� resident of Manitoba who will be enrolling in Engineering at the University of Manitoba (preference to 

electrical engineering students); 

� strong academic performance 

� other scholarships available: Generating Futures Scholarships ($10,000); Employment Equity Bursary; 

Trades, Technology, IT & Vocational Programs; Management – www.hydro.mb.ca 

Criteria ($1500) 

� female entering Engineering at U of M with highest high school average 

� Deadline: March www.studentscholarships.org 

MANITOBA LOTTERIES EMPLOYMENT EQUITY EDUCATION 

AWARDS 28 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities or women in an or aspiring to be 

in male-dominated occupations

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� based on academic achievement 

� enrolling full-time at U. of M., U. of W., Brandon U, RRCC, ACC, KCC or St. Boniface College) 


MANITOBA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION – 2 scholarships $600 

(for 1 st place and $400.00 for 2 nd place) 

Criteria: 

� interest in musical background and training; future career plans in music - students enrolled Bachelor of 

Music degree or a Bachelor of Education degree with a music emphasis. 

� participation in school musical activities 

� student of a teacher or institute belonging to MMEA 

� In a letter, the applicants should clearly outline the above criteria and include name, address, telephone 

number and high school attended. Also, along with the letter of application, three letters of reference and a 

performance tape (not longer than 10 minutes) are required. 


MANITOBA PARENTS FOR UKRAINIAN EDUCATION INC. - 5 @ $100, 1 @ $500 

Criteria for the $100.00 Award: 

� completion of English Ukrainian Bilingual Program to the highest level offered in school division 

� must have a Grade 12 credit in Ukrainian language as obtained by having completed the challenge exam, a 

correspondence course or a summer program 

� overall academic achievement; community involvement 

Criteria for the $500.00 Award 

� completed an English Ukrainian Bilingual Program to the highest level offered in school division 

� must be enrolling in a degree program in any recognized Canadian university 

� must register in not less than one full credit in Ukrainian language history or culture in first year 

� overall academic achievement; community involvement 


MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE ABORIGNAL EDUCATION AWARD – 20 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Must be entering a Manitoba post-secondary institution in an area related to business 

� Minimum 70 % average; Demonstrate leadership, volunteerism in the community & financial need 


MANITOBA RINGETTE ASSOCIATION/HIGH FIVE RINGETTE 

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – up to $500 

Criteria: 

� for a graduating student , registered MRA team member in previous season 

� active participant as a ringette player and volunteer as a instructor, coach, manger or referee 

� meet admission standards and enrolled in a Manitoba university or college 

� Deadline: April 15 th submitted to M.R.A. 

MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE SCHOLARSHIPS 

Criteria: 

� for students attending accredited theatre schools or university theatre programs or apprenticing with a 

professional theatre; Manitoba resident 

� audition or portfolio will be required 


MANITOBA TOURISM EDUCATION COUNCIL (METC) 2 @ $1875 

Criteria: 

� Manitoba resident entering one of the Hospitality and or Tourism programs

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� Resume and / or portfolio; 500 word essay re: tourism (see application for details) 

� Deadline: May apply at www.mtec.mb.ca/careers/scholarships.aspx 

MANITOBA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION SCHOLASTIC AWARD - 3 @ $1000.00 

Criteria: 

� applications available from office or call 632-6600 www.trucking.mb.ca/MTAScholarshipAwards.htm 


Edward M. Ewanochko Transportation Scholarship Award – 1 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Manitoba resident and pursuing post secondary education in transportation related discipline 

� Academic achievement; Letter(s) of recommendation and a letter or intent 


Winnipeg Transportation Club Scholarship (1 @ $500) 

Associated Trades Division Scholarship (3 @$1000) 

Criteria: 

� Dependant children of employees of MTA Member Company 


MANITOBA YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - 200 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Selection based on citizenship, leadership, volunteer activities and healthy living 

� Deadline: March; Application available at www.mb4youth.ca 

MARGARET E. NIX ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP 

Criteria: 

� Female, Aboriginal student entering an undergraduate program at the University of Winnipeg 

� Must apply directly for scholarship through the University of Winnipeg 

� Deadline: March http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/services-awards 

MAST STUDENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD - $500 ( K – 12 student) 

Criteria: 

� Volunteer service, leadership; citizenship; participated in student government activities 

� Application, 2 letters of reference and essay 


MERIT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA - $200 (One / Manitoba high school) 

Criteria: 

� Child / guardian of a Merit Manitoba member 


MONSANTO CANADA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP – 5 @ $1500 

Criteria: 

� Must be Canadian high school student from an agricultural or forestry family farm 

� Attending Canadian post-secondary institution in first year Agriculture sciences or Forestry 

� Academic excellence, leadership and active involvement in the community. 

� Deadline: May (see office or call 667-4944); www.monsanto.ca 

MPI DRIVER EDUCATION CHALLENGE – variety of prizes (ipods, laptops; scholarships) 

Criteria: 

� Complete on-line driving quiz; in-car road test; final driving competition – for MB driver ED students 

� High school student enrolled or completed a Driver Education course 

� Go to www.mpi.mb.ca to competed on-line driving quiz (1 st challenge step)

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MTS – PURSUE YOUR CALLING SCHOLARSHIPS 4 @ $1000; possible summer employment 

Criteria: 

� must enroll in an eligible Manitoba university or college program (computer science, technology, business, 

engineering) – see www.mts.ca/scholarships for further information and applications 

� 75% average or higher; include recent transcript of marks, resume and answers to 4 short questions 


MUCHMUSIC ABORIGINAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP - $5000 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal students under the age of 25 

� Entering their 1 st or 2 nd year of studying broadcasting 

� Apply at http://www.muchmusic.com/proudtosupport/aboriginalyouthscholarship/ 

� Deadline: November 

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION - Aboriginal Health Careers – bursaries and 

scholarships ($1000) 

Criteria: 

� Full time Aboriginal student studying a branch of health sciences (nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, 

lab technology, physiotherapy, etc). 

� Must apply directly for scholarships www.naaf.ca/health.html 


NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION – Business, Science & General Education 

Criteria: 

� Full time Aboriginal student studying business, science, law, engineering, information technology, 

technical studies, education, social sciences, social work 

� Deadline: June; Must apply directly for the scholarship www.naaf.ca/business.html 

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION – Fine Arts 

Criteria: 

� Undergraduate or graduate Aboriginal student studying visual or media arts, dance, theatre, music or other 

studies (such as arts administration, stage management, sound engineering) OR 

� Accepted for an internship, apprenticeship or on the job training with a museum, theatre, gallery, cultural 

or media centre 

� Must apply directly for scholarship www.naaf.ca/FineArts.htm 

� Deadline: March 31 (for projects after June 1), or September 30 (for projects after December 1) 

NIKKI REDEKOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $250 

Criteria: 

� Graduating volleyball player who best exemplifies volleyball, leadership & scholastic achievement 

� Pursuing post-secondary education and on a varsity volleyball program at a Canadian University 

� Deadline: November 

NORTH WEST LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY 

Criteria: 

� Candidates must meet Academy Enrollment qualifications 

o 18 years or older by September; completed Grade 12; no criminal record 

o good health, physically fit; pass Academy Screening process 

� Apply at www.nwlawenforcement.ca

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NORTH WINNIPEG CREDIT UNION – 2 @ $500.00 

Criteria: 

� Members of North Winnipeg Credit Union; Involvement in the Ukrainian Community 

� Academic achievement; involved in extra-curricular activities 

� Registered for the fall in a post-secondary institution 


ORDER OF KNIGHTS OF RIZAL – various categories of awards 

Criteria: 

� overall average of at least 90%; 5 core subjects at 40S; nominated by authorized school official 

� full or partial Filipino parentage 


ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY SCHOLARSHIP: GARBEBALDI LODGE – 2 at $1,000 each 

Criteria: 

� must be of Italian background; entering a post-secondary university education 

� scholastic achievement, community involvement, especially in the Italian community 

� financial need; call for application 

� Deadline: August 

ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY SCHOLARSHIP: LUPA DI ROMA LODGE - $500 

Criteria: 

� Manitoba student of Italian descent; Canadian citizen or landed immigrant 

� Entering a post-secondary institution in the fall 

� Transcript and letter of recommendation required 

� Deadline: August 

PAL GROUP BURSUARY FOR GROWTH $500 

Criteria: 

� registered in a post-secondary institution in or intent of entering a business program 

� in Grade 12 & completed a Junior Achievement program; complete a 1,00 word essay 


PETER D. CURRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP up to $4000 

Criteria: 

� Based on financial need, community involvement & desire to give back to their community 

� Are or were in the care of Child and Family Services within Manitoba for a minimum of a year 

� Enrolled in a post-secondary education institute 

� Currently or have resided for a period of time east of the Red River in Winnipeg 

� Deadline: unavailable www.voices.mb.ca or call 982-4956 

PHI DELTA KAPPA, KEYSTONE CHAPTER –2 @ $400 each – 

Criteria: 

� Scholarship for Prospective Teachers 

� a letter from the applicant indicating why they are choosing teaching as a profession; copy of a transcript 

of marks; two letters of reference: application 


PORTUGUESE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS – 3 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� must be eligible for entry into a post-secondary education institution 

� of Portuguese descent; possess a basic knowledge of Portuguese language and culture

� good academic standing and citizenship; volunteer work 

� 3 letters of recommendation required 


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POSSIBILITIES YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS – Bank of Montreal - 50 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal students, students with disabilities & visible minorities 

� Academic achievement; community involvement; interest in business & finance 

� Submit essay and one letter of recommendation 


PREMIER’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWRDS – gift 

Criteria: 

� Youth leadership category (under 25 years old) 

� Contributions to their schools, organizations and communities through volunteer work 

� Serve as role models, encouraging other youth to give of themselves for the betterment of the community 

� Deadline: February 

RAINBOW STAGE SCHOLARSHIP 6 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� For a student studying Musical Theatre (performance, technical production, or musician) 

� Deadline – May; Apply at www.rainbowstage.net 

RBC ABORIGINAL STUDENT AWARDS PROGRAM - 10 @ $4000 

Criteria: 

� Aboriginal student(Status, Non-Status, Inuit & Métis) accepted or attending a Canadian university or 

college 

� Pursuing a degree related to financial (i.e. business, economics, computer science, etc). or in a discipline 

unrelated to financial services 

� Must maintain a full course load; need financial assistance to pursue degree 

� Deadline: February; Apply at www.GoToApply.ca/RBC 

RBC – ROYAL BANK FINANCIAL LIFESKILLS SCHOLARSHIP - 10 @ $2007 

Criteria: 

� minimum average of 65%; accepted at a Canadian University or college 

� involved in extra-curricular activities, community leadership, special endeavours or circumstances, 

volunteer services, outside interests and/or hobbies, career and educational objectives. 

� Deadline: May ; applications available at www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills 

- for other scholarships for aboriginal students; children of employees, etc. go to 

www.rbc.com/community/resources/scholarships/ 

READER’S DIGEST VALEDICTORIAN PROGRAM 

� Offers a 1-year subscription to Reader’s Digest to the valedictorian of high schools 

RED RIVER COLLEGE AWARDS, BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS –up to $50,000 in entrance 

scholarships 

Criteria: 

� RRC offers numerous entrance awards – some do not require a special application others will require a 

General RRC application or Specific Application. Forms are available from counsellors, office or at 

www.rrc.mb.ca/register/pdf/AwardApplication.pdf 

o HC McGregor Entrance Scholarship 20 @ $750 – for trades programs; deadline – July 

o Women in Trades Bursaries – 2 @ $1500; 

� Deadline: July

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RED RIVER EXHIBITION FOUNDATION – automotive (6 @ $500 - $1000), tourism ($1000), 

agriculture/agri-foods ($1000); business scholarship (2 @ $1000); aerospace ($1000) 

Criteria: 

� Manitoba high school graduate; in Automotive Industry (student, employee or apprentice) 

� resume, one page outline answering questions re the industry 

� for farming must be entering agriculture ore related study at a Manitoba university or college 

� Deadline: May; see www.redriverex.com or 888-6690 

REMAX QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE BURSARY – 24 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Live in Western Canada 

� Maximum 1250 word essay (choice of topic on: leadership, sports, technology, trades, performing arts; 

fine arts or community service.).; Apply at www.remax-western.ca click on Quest for Excellence 


RETAIL AS A CAREER SCHOLARSHIP 20 @ $1,000 

Criteria: 

� Applied or enrolled in a part-time or full-time retail post-secondary business-related program 

� Retail experience on at least a part time basis 

� Deadline: April Application available at www.retaileducation.org/rac/scholarship.asp 

ROBERSTON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP – 3 available to each high school ($1000, and 2 @ $500) 

Criteria: 

� Applying to Robertson College 


ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION AWARD - $200 

Criteria: 

� For any student pursuing post-secondary education in any field 

� Demonstrated a strong involvement in community, school, volunteer or humanitarian activities 


ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP – amount varies 

Criteria: 

� Pursuing a career in physiotherapy, occupational therapy or nursing 

� See www.manitobanwontariocommand.ca/auxiliary_scholarship 

� Deadline: after 1st year of post-secondary 

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE COMMUNITY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP- $250 

Criteria: 

� Attending post-secondary education 

� Shown extensive volunteer and citizenship involvement inside and our of school 


SCHOLARSHIP FOR ABORIGINAL CANADIANS - $1,500 

Criteria: 

� all Aboriginal Canadian children (including foster children) of National Union members who plan to enter 

a public post-secondary education institution full-time in September are eligible to apply. 

� winner will be determined on the basis of a 750-1000 word essay on “the importance of quality public 

services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians”. 

� Deadline: June; www.nupge.ca

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SCHOLARSHIP FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES - $1,500 

Criteria: 

� all visible minority children (including foster children) of National Union members who plan to enter a 

public post-secondary education institution full-time in September are eligible to apply. 


services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities” 

� Deadline: June ; www.nupge.ca 

SCHULICH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP – 20 @ up to $60,000 

Criteria: 

� Each high school can nominate one student 

� Must be enroll in a program at Canadian universities in the STEM stream (Science, Technology, 

Engineering, Mathematics) 

� Must possess 2 of these 3 attributes: exceptional high academic grades; demonstrated leadership or 

evidence of entrepreneurial talent; financial need 

� Need 2 references, transcript 

� Deadline: January; www.schulichleaders.com 

SED SCHOLARSHIP – 25 @ $2000 

Criteria: 

� Exceptional accomplishments in one of the following areas: leaderships; arts, culture & 

recreation; community & volunteerism; business & entrepreneurship; science & technology; 

government & politics 

� Deadline: August; Apply on line at www.SaveEveryday.com/Scholarships.com 

SIBYL MCKAY INKSTER BURSARY - $500 

Criteria: 

� Female, Metis students enrolled in a full time program at the Red River College 

� Apply at http://me.rrc.mb.ca/Catalogue/AvailableAwards.asp#Entrance%20Awards 

SOFTBALL CANADA – ETHEL BOYCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – 

2 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Registered with a provincial/territorial association 

� Attending recognized Canadian post-secondary educational institution, or following year 

� Deadline: September 

SOFTBALL MANITOBA BURSARY - $500 

Criteria: 

� awarded to a student who has demonstrated high successful competitive experience at a national and/or 

provincial and/or regional level 

� must be a registered player with Softball Manitoba for the current year plus the two years previous to the 

year in which the bursary is awarded 

� must demonstrate a high level of softball and academic ability 

� must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution for the first time 


SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL VIOLET RICHARDSON SCHOLARSHIP – 29 @ $1000; 1 @ $300 + 

$300 to charity of choice (local level) 

Criteria: 

� Young woman 14 – 17 yrs. 

� Caring, compassionate, creative and committed to making the world a better place

� Has had a significant and noteworthy accomplishment as a volunteer 

� 750 word essay on where you volunteer and why 

� Deadline: December (apply at www.soroptimist.org) 

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SPORT MANITOBA SCHOLARSHIPS – offers several 

Andrew Budge Memorial Scholarship – see above 

Coaching Manitoba Bursary – see above 

Manitoba Foundation for Sports Scholarship – amount varies 

Criteria: 

� athletes who have competed at the provincial level or higher; high academic standing, 

� involvement in amateur sport coaching, officiating and volunteer activities. 

� Preference to athletes attending university or college in Manitoba and pursuing a career in sport 

� Applications available at http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/page.php?id=43 

Princess Royal Pan Am Scholarship - 2 @ $3000 

Criteria: 

� for Manitoba's high performance athletes in their pursuit of excellence at the national and 

international levels of competition 

� enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Manitoba. 

� Applications available at http://www.sportmanitoba.ca/page.php?id=43 

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP RECRUITMENT SERVICES 

� For student-athletes interested in learning about athletic scholarships & sports recruiting process 

� Information available at http://www.rempelgroup.com/tiop10.html 

STACEY LEVIT WOMEN AND SPORT MEMORIAL SSCHOLARHSIP – 5 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� For individual female athletes or teams who demonstrate keen interest in sports & healthy lifestyle 

� Financial need is considered 

� Candidates are asked to outline how the scholarship with be used for women and sport 

� Deadline: May; Application available at http://www.caaws.ca/e/grants/levitt/apply.cfm 

STEINBACH BIBLE COLLEGE – 1 @ $1000 

Criteria: 

� Maintain an 80% average Grades 9 - 12 

� Display Christian leadership; Maintain GPA of 3.0 / semester at Steinbach Bible College 

� Apply at www.sbcollege.ca 

TD BANK and FIRST NATIONS BANK OF CANADA ABORIGINAL EDUCATION AWARDS - up to 

$60,000 

Criteria: 

� Must be of Aboriginal ancestry 

� Full time student at a post-secondary institution pursuing a degree relevant to a career in banking (i.e. 

business, economics, computer science, math, science, etc). 

� Must be in need of financial assistance 

� Contact Awards Coordinator, TD Centre, 201 Portage Avenue 

http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/index.jsp 

TD CANADA TRUST SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP – 20 @ 

$70,000 each 

Criteria: 

� open to all Grade 12 graduating students; include transcript

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� outstanding community leadership must have academic skills to succeed at university or college 

� must complete an essay describing your community leadership involvement; references required 


TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA – 2 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� First year student enrolled full time in the Industrial Arts Education Program at Red River 

College/University of Winnipeg. Student must also be a recent high school graduate (maximum 2 years 

out of high school, no mature students) 

� Proficiency in Industrial Arts; Min. of 80% average in at least 2 (Sr 1 – 4) Industrial Arts courses 

� Require transcript, 1 page biography, and references 


TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD – up to $7,000 annually (max. 4 years) 

Criteria: 

� planning to attend Canadian University or College 

� highest ideals and qualities of citizenship, courage in overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian 

service and participation in sport, fitness and community service 

� Deadline: February www.terryfoxawards.ca 

TERRY FOX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 

Criteria: 

� all children (including foster children) with disabilities of National Union members who plan to enter a 

public post-secondary education institution full-time in September are eligible to apply. 


services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities”. 

� Deadline: June; www.nupge.ca 

TOMMY DOUGLAS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,500 

Criteria: 

� all children (including foster children) of National Union members who plan to enter a public postsecondary 

education institution full-time in September are eligible to apply. 

� Submit 750-1000 word essay on “How Tommy Douglas’ life contributed to making Canada a more just 

and equitable society” 

� Deadline: June; www.nupge.ca 

TOP 20 UNDER 20 – 20 @ $1500 

Criteria: 

� A visionary leader who has used innovation to shape change in their life, school, community, etc. 

� Under the age of 20; Canadian citizen or landed immigrant 

� Pursuing Canadian secondary, post-secondary or training education 

� Application available at www.Top20Under20.ca 


TOYOTA EARTH DAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- 20 @ $5,000 

Criteria: 

� Achieved academic excellence 

� Demonstrated outstanding environmental commitment, community service, and leadership 

� Not an employee of immediate family member of Toyota Canada, its dealers or Panasonic Canada 

� Entering full time studies at an accredited university or college 

� Applications available at www.earthday.ca/scholarships or email scholarship.coord@earthday.ca 

� Deadline: February

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TRAINING FOR TOMORROW EDUCATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM– 80 @ $1,250 

To encourage women to enter Math, Science & Technology programs in Manitoba community colleges. 

Criteria: 

� open to women who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have been Manitoba residents for 3 

years and pursuing full-time training in an eligible 2 year diploma program at a Manitoba community 

college (see counselors of eligible list of programs) 

� academic achievement 

� Deadline: August ( see www.manitoba.ca/msw or call 1-800-263-0234 or 945-6281) 

TRIBAL WI-CHI-WAY-WIN CAPITAL CORPORTION SCHOLARSHIP – 5 @ $5000 

Criteria: 

� Any First Nation Youth under 35 years belonging to: Interlake Reserves, Island Lake, Keewatin, Swampy 

Cree, West Region Tribal Councils or all Independent First Nations in Manitoba 

� Submit short autobiography, letter of reference 

� Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary institute, First Nations status and age 

� Deadline: June; apply on-line www.twce.mb.ca 

UNITED WAY: YOUTH LEADERS IN ACTION 4 @ $500 

Criteria: 

� Academic potent ional; demonstrated leadership; community involvement; connections with a United 

Way funded non-profit organization 

� Deadline January; www.unitedwaywinnipeg.mb.ca/privacy or call 477-5360 

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA ACCESS PROGRAM 

� Support program that provides access to a university education for people who would not have had the 

opportunity (social, economic or cultural reasons; lack of formal education; or Northern residency) 

� Preference given to Aboriginal students, residents of Northern Manitoba and low income earners 


UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA - AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES CENTENNIAL 

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP – 4 @ $2,000 

Criteria: 

� Must be entering the Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences 

� Deadline – March; Applications available at www.umanitoba.ca/afs/awards 

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA ALUMNI ENTRANCE BURSARY - $4000 

Criteria: 

� Entering University 1 or any “direct-entry” faculty or school at the U. of M. directly from High School 

� Minimum average of 70% 

� Demonstrated financial need on the standard U. of M. Bursary Application 

� Obtain application at U of M Financial Aids and Awards September 1 of your 1 st year 

� Deadline: October of your 1 st year at U of M 

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA ATHLETIC AWARDS - $500 - $1500 

Criteria: 

� Must be playing for one of the U of M’s CIAU teams 

� Contact university coaches for further information 

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS - See counsellor for details. 

Advanced Early Admissions deadline December 1 based on Grade 11 marks in specific courses (need a 

minimum of 92.5% average) - $1700 (must maintain a 90% average in Gr. 12) 

Entrance scholarship deadline February 15 based on Grade 12 marks in specific courses 

o $2000 for 95% + average

o $1700 for 92.5- 94.9% average 

o $1400 for 90 – 92.4% average 

o $1100 for 87.5 – 89.9% average 

o $800 for 85 – 87.4% average 

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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA – LEADERS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP – 6 @ $4500 

Criteria: 

� high school average of at least 90% calculated on the basis of results in: 

a) English 30 or Francais 30S and Anglais 30S 

b) Mathematics 30S 

c) the highest marks in 3 of biology 30S, Chemistry 30S, Physics30S, History 30S, Geography 

30S, or a language at the 30S level other than those accepted for “a” above 

� demonstrated evidence of a high level of communication skills 

� a record of community involvement (e.g., school, local community, city-wide/regional, provincial) 

� demonstrated special abilities other than those shown by academic results (e.g., aesthetics, athletics, 

literary accomplishments, languages). 

� Deadline: December 1 st 

UNIVERSITY OF MANTITOBA – ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS 

Criteria: 

� Various amounts awarded according to marks achieved. See counsellor. 

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA – various amounts 

Criteria: 

� U. o f Manitoba student taking at least one subject at St. Paul’s College; Average of 85% 

� List of achievements in school and community activities 

� Deadline: September Applications at www.mts.net/~ancirore/application.doc 

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG – MAJOR ENTRANCE 

Criteria: 

� Nominated by their high school; please let counsellor know if you are interested in being considered for 

one of these awards - Must be submitted by early April 

� U of W also has a separate application form for additional scholarships 

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG – SPECIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS 

Criteria: 

� standing in at least five University Entrance 40S/A credits 

� Faculty Arts, Business or Economics: minimum average of 80% in English 40S, Math 40s + one other 

40S course 

� Faculty of Education: minimum average of 80% in English 40S, Pre-Calculus or Applied 40S + one other 

40S course from a specific list (see U of W website www.uwinnipeg.ca) 

o $2,250 for average of 95% + 

o $1,750 for average of 90 - 94.9% 

o $1,100 for average of 86 – 89.9% and over 

o $800 for average of 80 - 86.9% 

� Deadline: March 1 st 

VARIETY / MTS ALLSTEREAM LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP $2000 

Criteria: 

� One nominated / high school 

� Include an essay outlining your community leadership; Transcript; 3 references 

� Deadline: April

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VARIETY PAT RIORDAN FINE ARTS SCHOLARHSIP - $1000 

Criteria: 

� One nominated / school – submit Biographical essay, 3 references, transcript 

� Deadline: April www.varietymanitoba.com/scholarship.html 

VIC THIESSEN MEMORIAL AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� Significant educational improvement; school &community involvement; financial need 

� Complete application; letter of nomination from MASTARS member; 500 word essay; transcript 


VOICES – MANITOBA’S YOUTH IN CARE SCHOLARSHIP - $500 

Criteria: 

� Based on financial need, potential for success, past community involvement & desire to give back 

� Have lived in the care of Child and Family Services within Manitoba for a minimum of a year 

� Enrolled in a post-secondary education institute 

� Deadline: June see a counsellor or apply at www.voices.mb.ca 

WAL-MART CANADA COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $4000 

Criteria: 

� Based on community and extra-curricular involvement 

� Call 1-877-248-6483 for an application or email dmbeaul@walmart.com 


WENDY’S SCHOLARSHIPS – 10 @ $2,000; 20 @ $1,000; 180 @ $150 

Criteria: 

� Demonstrated excellence in academics & commitment to extra-curricular activities. 

� Canadian citizen or permanent residents 

� 70% grade point average; pursuing post-secondary education 

� Deadline: December (Apply online at www.wendysclassicachiever.ca ) 

WESTERN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CITATION AND 

BURSARY AWARD - $500 

Criteria: 

� School nomination based on student’s ability to overcome adversity (mental and/or physical), financial 

hardship, family issues, and / or displayed outstanding community or school spirit 

� Deadline; May 

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES & Manitoba Baseball Association "Field of Dreams" Scholarship - 3 @ 

$1,000 

Criteria: 

� Manitoba resident. 

� enrolled in a post-secondary institution (Canada or U.S.). 

� registered member of the Manitoba Baseball Association (player, coach, or official) 

� athletic achievement in baseball, academics, and citizenship. 

� Reference from principal, transcript 


WINNIPEG YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP 

2 @ 1000, one male, one female 

Criteria: 

� good academic standing; strong leadership skills; community involvement

� involvement within the W.Y.S.A. as a player, coach, and/or referee 

� Deadline: September 

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XEROX CANADA’S ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - 8 @ $3000 

Criteria: 

� Full time Aboriginal student studying information technology, business administration, computer/math 

science, engineering, commerce 

� Must apply directly for scholarship www.xerox.ca/english/4_0/4_6/absp.html 

� Deadline: June 30 

YOUTH SERVES MANITOBA BURSARIES several $500 bursaries 

Criteria: 

� $500 bursary to post-secondary students who complete 100 hours of community service with incorporated 

non-profit or registered charitable organizations 

� students must be attending school full time in the fall 

� contact Manitoba Education and Youth 945-3560 or call 1-800282-8069 ext 3557 for an application or 

www.edu.gov.mb.ca/youth/employers/youthserves.html 

� Deadline: apply between September 2 and January 2

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