The Faculty of Business and Economics

Awards: Economics

 

The Faculty of Business and Economics has received donations from both individuals and companies around Winnipeg who wish to recognize the great work that our students are doing at The University of Winnipeg.

For application information visit Awards and Financial Aid.

These awards include:

Buhler Economics Major Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to two students who have a declared major in Economics and have completed a minimum of 60 and 90 credit hours of the program.  Two scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded.

Buhler Scholarship in Business and Economics

This award is granted to two students, one majoring in Economics and another in Business & Administration, who have high academic standing and participation in extra-curricular activies in school and community showing leadership qualities.  Two scholarships of $2500 each will be awarded.

Buhler Travel Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to two or more students who have a declared major in Business and Administration or Economics, have completed at least 60 credit hours, and are participating in a Faculty of Business and Economics study abroad program or Business competition.  This scholarship would help subsidize students' travel overseas.  Preference will be given to students with financial need.  This scholarship will have a total value of $5000.

Buhler Bursary in Business and Economics

This $10,000 bursary is awarded annually to a full-time student with a declared major in Business & Administration or Economics with demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic progress,with preference given to a single parent.  The bursary will cover full tuition and provide allowances for living expenses and book costs.  The bursary is renewable for three years at $5000 per year.  Applicants for this bursary must complete a special application form.

The Maria Graciete and Jose Correia Family Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to one or more students in either the Faculty of Business and Economics or the Faculty of Science (Faculty of Science preference given to students studying environment related issues) in any year of study (undergraduate or graduate), who have achieved high academic standing. Preference will be given to new immigrants to Manitoba or their family, and to employees of Bee Clean, or children and family members of Bee Clean employees. This scholarship is renewable for an additional three years. Two awards of $1,500 each will be awarded. 

Enterprise Scholarship in Business and Economics

Established in 2008 by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and the first award created for the new Faculty of Business and Economics, this scholarship will be awarded to a student or students majoring in Business & Administration and entering the final year of study in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Great-West Life Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded annually to two students majoring in Business & Administration and/or Economics in either the 4-year or Honours program having completed a minimum of 60 or 90 credit hours of study.  Students who have completed less that 90 credit hours will receive a partial tuition scholarship and those having completed at least 90 credit hours will receive a full tuition scholarship.  Each recipient also will be awarded $1000 to cover educational expenses.  All Great-West Life Scholarship recipients must successfully participate in a paid summer work placement at Great-West Life in the summer preceding their scholarship award.

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Bursary in Finance

This bursary, provided by Wawanesa Insurance, will be awarded annually to two full-time students with financial need who have completed at least 30 credit hours and have a declared major in the 4-year BA or BBA in Economics & Finance.  Applicants for this bursary will complete a special application form.

Lucille D. Williams Memorial Bursary

This bursary was established in 2008 to commemorate Lucille D. Williams' care and love as a grandmother, giving inspiration and support to her grandchildren in their pursuit of a university education.  The bursary will provide financial support to a continuing student in the Faculty of Business & Economics, in recognition of the staff of the Faculty and its dedication to helping students overcome obstacles and realize their potential.

Professor Gordon G. Blake Memorial Scholarship in Economics

Established by the family, friends and colleagues of Professor Blake, a distinguished scholar and professor at the University from 1949 to 1977.  Professor Blake was the Chairman of the Economics Department during these years and a Dean of Arts and Science from 1958 to 1960.  These scholarships will be awarded:
a) to a student with high standing either in Economics 1101 or in both 1102 and 1103, who is proceeding to further study in the Economics Major program.
b) to a student with high standing in the Major or Honours program in Economics who is entering the third or fourth year.

W.W. Buchanan Economics Major Prize

This prize is awarded in memory of William Wallace Buchanan, a 1934 B.A. (Hons.) graduate of Wesley College, to a student who is a declared Major in Economics upon completion of Year II, on the basis of highest average grade achieved in Economics courses taken to date.

Lawson Scholarship in Economics

This scholarship has been established by Mrs. Gordon Lawson and Gordon Lawson, LL.D. It will be awarded, on the recommendation of the Department, to a student of outstanding ability who is entering the degree year in Honours Economics.

H. Sanford Riley Scholarship in Environmental Economics

Established in 2005 by Investors Group Inc., this scholarship recognizes the legacy of excellence of University Chancellor H. Sanford Riley, former President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of Investors Group Inc.  It will recognize and encourage the outstanding achievements of students entering the fourth year of a 4-year or Honours degree program in Economics.  Sprecial consideration will be given to students with exceptional performance in Environmental Economics or related study.

Erica Rogers Scholarship in Economics

This scholarship is provided by the Erica and Arnold Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence.  It will be awarded annually the most promising student entering the final year of the Economics Honours program.

Professor Jane Snidal Memorial Honours Prize

This prize is to be awarded in memory of Professor Jane Snidal who taught in the Department of Economics from 1970 until 1987, and who served two terms as Chair of the Department.  It will be presented to a student formally registered as an Honours student, on the basis of highest average grades achieved in Economics courses taken to date.

For full information on the application process, deadlines and the awards handbook visit the Awards and Financial Aid website.