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Awards & Scholarships

The following is a list of scholarships available to students in the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Health.  Some scholarships are selected by our awards committee and others require that students make an application.

Students are encouraged to become familiar with the terms of each scholarship so that they can strive to meet the criteria for selection.  The selection committee is happy to receive inquiries for the various scholarships and even to provide background information that the selection committee may want to consider as part of their deliberations including extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, other awards, future plans etc.


The Dr. Henry Woltman Award in Kinesiology and Applied Health

• Selected by the Departmental Awards Committee

This Scholarship is provided by the Erica and Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence.  It will be awarded annually to the most promising student entering the final year of the Kinesiology and Applied Health major.
Conditions:

  1. Must be pursuing a first undergraduate degree unless you are moving from a three year degree to a four year degree or you are pursuing an education degree.
  2. Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at the university of Winnipeg
  3. Up to 18 hours may be included in the calculation and eligibility for undergraduate awards among credits transferred in, obtained as a visiting student elsewhere, and obtained through challenge examinations.
  4. To be eligible for departmental awards, normally: a.   A First Year student must have completed 30 credit hours with at least 6 credit hours in the major. b.   A Second Year student must have completed 30 credit hours with at least 18 credit hours in the major. c.   A Third Year student must have completed 60 credit hours with at least 30 credit hours in the major. d.   In order to qualify for any departmental awards, a student MUST  be on record with the Records Office as having declared a major in the department concerned. e.   All students must have a Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on all courses in the Major and on the last 30 credit hours completed.

Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists (CSEP)

CSEP/SCPE Undergraduate Student Award

• Selected by Departmental Awards Committee

Terms of Reference:

  1. Name of Award The name of the award is the CSEP/SCPE Undergraduate Student Award.
  2. Purpose of the Award The purpose of the award is to recognize excellence in academic achievement among undergraduate students.
  3. Eligibility The award shall be offered in Canadian universities which offer an Undergraduate degree in physical education, human kinetics, or related disciplines. The recipients shall be graduating students who achieve the highest academic standing in their undergraduate class in the scientific portion of the curriculum.
  4. Selection Procedure The CSEP/SCPE Undergraduate Award Program shall be administered through the parent university’s Student Awards Office in conjunction with the Chair of the appropriate department, school, or faculty.
  5. Format The award will be in the form of a medallion and a citation suitable for framing.
  6. Frequency of the Award One award shall be granted at each university. It shall be given to each recipient at an occasion deemed appropriate by the chair of the department, school, or faculty.

Physical and Health Education Canada

• Selected by the Departmental Awards Committee

The PHE Canada Student Award recognizes outstanding undergraduate student leadership in the field of physical and health education. Each Canadian university offering a degree in physical education or a related discipline can present the award. Presentation of the award varies, and is left to the discretion of the University.
Distinguished recipients receive the following:

  1. An award certificate;
  2. A 1-year enhanced student membership to PHE Canada ($50 value), and
  3. Recipients will be invited to attend the PHE Canada Student Leadership Conference.
  4. The Department of Kinesiology and Applied Health will support the winner of the award for travel to the PHE Canada Student leadership Conference up to $250.00
  5. The recipient is also eligible to apply to the Manitoba Physical Education Teachers Association (MPETA) for additional travel support.

Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy Student Association (KATSA) Scholarship

• Selected by the Departmental Awards Committee with consultation from the Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy Student Association

The scholarship was established in 2016 by the Kinesiology and Athletic therapy Student Association (KATSA) at the University of Winnipeg. The scholarship will support one or two students who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours and declared a major in the 4 year BKin degree. The recipient(s) must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA), superior leadership qualities on and off campus and the potential to make a valuable contribution to their profession.

KATSA Scholarship Application [PDF]


CCUPEKA Leadership Award 

• Selected by Departmental Awards Committee

This scholarship was established by the Canadian Council of University Physical Educaiton and Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA). One winner selected each year from every member instituions across Canada. Selection of the award winner will be based on student involvment in any area of leadership and the contributions they have made during their undergraduate degree at the University of Winnipeg. This may include (but is not limited to) student governance, local volunteer involvement, or outreach programs and initiatives. The recipient must be entering the final year of any stream of a 4 year degree in Kinesiology and Applied Health. 

The Awards Committee in the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Health has developed the following terms of reference for the annual CCUPEKA Leadership Award:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Entering final year of any stream of a 4 year degree
    • Bachelor of Kinesiology
    • Bachelor of Kinesiology (Sport Coaching)
    • Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)
    • Bachelor of Science (Athletic Therapy)
    • Award winner will be selected by members of the Awards Committee upon recommendations from department members
    • Selection will be based on the student’s involvement in any area of leadership and the contributions they have made during their undergraduate degree.  This may include (but is not limited to) activities within the field of Kinesiology such as:
      • Student governance
      • Local volunteer involvement
      • Outreach programs & initiatives

The award winner will be honoured along with our other departmental award winners at the annual Manitoba Physical Education Supervisors Association (MPESA) awards breakfast in June of each year. 

Please send in your resume that includes your extracurricular activities to Kinesiology@uwinnipeg.ca before October 21 each year. 


Athletic Therapy Scholarships

Chuck Badcock Scholarship in Athletic Therapy

• Selected by the Departmental Awards Committee

This scholarship was established by David Stewardson and the University of Winnipeg Athletic Therapy Student Association in honour of Chuck Badcock, founding member of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association and former head therapist for the Winnipeg Jets. It will be awarded to a student who is a member in good standing with the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association who registers for the third year of the Athletic Therapy program.

Conditions:

  1. Must be pursuing a first undergraduate degree unless you are moving from a three year degree to a four year degree or you are pursuing athletic therapy as a transfer student.
  2. Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at the University of Winnipeg
  3. Up to 18 hours may be included in the calculation and eligibility for undergraduate awards among credits transferred in, obtained as a visiting student elsewhere, and obtained through challenge examinations.
  4. To be eligible for departmental awards, normally:
  5. In order to qualify for any departmental awards, a student MUST  be on record with the Records Office as having declared a major in the department concerned.
  6. All students must have a Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on all courses in the Major and on the last 30 credit hours completed.

Manitoba Brain Injury Athletic Therapy Scholarship

• Selected by Departmental Awards Committee

This scholarship is made possible by funds from the “Heads Up” dinner and auction sponsored jointly by the Manitoba Brain Injury Association and the University of Winnipeg Athletic Therapy Association. It will be awarded to a student who is a member in good standing with the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association who registers for the third year of the Athletic Therapy program.

Conditions:

  1. Must be pursuing a first undergraduate degree unless you are moving from a three year degree to a four year degree or you are pursuing athletic therapy as a transfer student.
  2. Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at the University of Winnipeg
  3. Up to 18 hours may be included in the calculation and eligibility for undergraduate awards among credits transferred in, obtained as a visiting student elsewhere, and obtained through challenge examinations.
  4. To be eligible for departmental awards, normally:
  5. In order to qualify for any departmental awards, a student MUST be on record with the Records Office as having declared a major in the department concerned.
  6. All students must have a Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on all courses in the Major and on the last 30 credit hours completed.

Gord Mackie Scholarship in Athletic Therapy

• Selected by Departmental Awards Committee

This scholarship was established by the University of Winnipeg Athletic Therapy Student Association in honour of Gord Mackie, founding member of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association and former Head Therapist for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. It will be awarded to a student who is a member in good standing with the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association who registers for the fourth year of the Athletic Therapy program.

Conditions:

  1. Must be pursuing a first undergraduate degree unless you are moving from a three year degree to a four year degree or you are pursuing athletic therapy as a transfer student.
  2. Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at the University of Winnipeg
  3. Up to 18 hours may be included in the calculation and eligibility for undergraduate awards among credits transferred in, obtained as a visiting student elsewhere, and obtained through challenge examinations.
  4. To be eligible for departmental awards, normally:
  5. In order to qualify for any departmental awards, a student MUST  be on record with the Records Office as having declared a major in the department concerned.
  6. All students must have a Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on all courses in the Major and on the last 30 credit hours completed.

Sam Diamond Athletic Therapy Scholarship

• Selected by Departmental Awards Committee

This scholarship is awarded in honour of Sam Diamond, founder of Diamond Athletic Medical Supplies Inc., and long-time friend and supporter of amateur and professional sport in Manitoba. It is established from gifts made by Diamond Athletic Medical Supplies Inc. and the Wesmen Athletic Therapy Students Association (WATSA). It will be awarded to a student who is a member in good standing with the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association who registers for the fourth year of the Athletic Therapy program.

Conditions:

  1. Must be pursuing a first undergraduate degree unless you are moving from a three year degree to a four year degree or you are pursuing athletic therapy as a transfer student.
  2. Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at the University of Winnipeg
  3. Up to 18 hours may be included in the calculation and eligibility for undergraduate awards among credits transferred in, obtained as a visiting student elsewhere, and obtained through challenge examinations.
  4. To be eligible for departmental awards, normally:
  5. In order to qualify for any departmental awards, a student MUST  be on record with the Records Office as having declared a major in the department concerned.
  6. All students must have a Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on all courses in the Major and on the last 30 credit hours completed.

External Athletic Therapy Scholarships

Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Student Leadership Award

• Selected by the Departmental Awards Committee

The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Student Leadership Award is designed to honour Athletic Therapy Certification Candidates enrolled in a CATA accredited institution who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills both in the classroom and in the community.

There will be one Certification Candidate selected per accredited institution and the winner will receive $200 to be applied to his or her membership dues for the membership year immediately following the granting of the award. This sum will be donated by the CATA and will be applied directly to the successful Certification Candidate’s account.

The recipient of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Student Leadership Award must:

  1. be a member of the CATA who has maintained his or her status;
  2. be a member of his or her regional chapter who has maintained their status; 
  3. be a current student enrolled in a CATA accredited institution and is actively pursuing a degree in Athletic Therapy;
  4. demonstrate proven leadership qualities while enrolled in the Athletic Therapy curriculum and,
  5. demonstrate proven leadership qualities while being actively involved in the community.

This award will differ from the others offered by the CATA in that the Association committees will not be selecting the award winners. In order to recognize the institutions individually, we feel that it would be best to have each program facilitate their own process to derive a winner. The Member Services Committee will aid the institutions in the application/nomination process, as well as the selection process as needed.


Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba Scholarships

A Scholarship Fund has been established by the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Manitoba to offer financial support to students of its member groups. The Sport Medicine & Science Council of Manitoba is a non-profit organization set up to meet the needs of Manitoba athletes and would like to promote the further education of its member groups in order to better aid the athletes.

The Sport Medicine & Science Council of Manitoba provides an annual award of $500.00 to promote the achievements and to help further the education of our student member groups. The award is to be presented each year at the SMSCM Annual General Meeting by the President of the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba.

The Sport Medicine & Science Council of Manitoba Executive Committee will select the student whom:

  1. has achieved a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 or equivalent;
  2. continues their program in the next ensuing regular academic session;
  3. shows outstanding volunteer work related to sport medicine;
  4. displays an impressive extra curricular background related to sport medicine;
  5. displays competence and dedication to their field, including professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment.

Students cannot win this scholarship in two consecutive years. Students should fill out this scholarship application and submit with a copy of their transcripts. The application is to be sent to the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Manitoba office and the Selection Committee will select a winner.
Scholarships will be evaluated based on an established scale. Please pay attention to the total points available for each section.

SPORT MEDICINE & SCIENCE COUNCIL OF MANITOBA
145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6
(204) 925-5750
(204) 925-5624 (fax)
e-mail: sport.med@sportmanitoba.ca  

***APPLICATION DEADLINE IS EARLY MAY OF EACH YEAR


 

For information on other University awards, bursaries, and scholarships within or external to the University of Winnipeg please go to the University website at: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards.