The Global College

Scholarships and Grants


Here are listed the funds, scholarships & internship programs administered by Global College, with relevant dates and application forms.

Please also visit the University of Winnipeg Awards and Financial Aid Services for up to date information on awards administered by the University, or go directly to the Awards Handbook [PDF].

The University of Winnipeg Manitoba Graduate Scholarships (MGS)

The University of Winnipeg has established a Manitoba Graduate Scholarship (MGS) valued at $15,000 through an agreement between The University of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba to support research-based graduate studies and assist in attracting and sustaining excellent students from within and outside of the Province.

Awards are made mainly on the basis of academic excellence, and are open to students who will be registered as full-time graduate students in a Master's program at The University of Winnipeg regardless of discipline during tenure of the award.

For more information, please see the University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Awards website.

Dr. Douglas W. Leatherdale Global Citizen Internship Program

2011 Leatherdale Poster

Application deadline: February 27, 2012 @ 4 PM

 APPLICATION FORM

Internships are designed to support students who wish to augment their degree programs with credits obtained through international study or practica in any of the areas represented by the Institutes of the Global College.

Internships are available to University of Winnipeg students wishing to go abroad and to international students wishing to pursue their studies at The University of Winnipeg.

For more information please contact the Global College at 204.988.7105 or global.college@uwinnipeg.ca

Norman J. and Gwen Axworthy Peace Education Fund

This bursary has been created as a means of assisting refugees and war-affected students attending the University of Winnipeg who have financial needs. It was set up by Dr. Lloyd Axworthy in memory of his parents and is administered by the University's Awards & Financial Aid Office on behalf of the Global College.

The application form will be available on the Awards and Financial Aid website in late spring/early summer.

The Marsha Hanen Global Dialogue and Ethics

2011-12 APPLICATION FORM

The Marsha Hanen Global Dialogue and Ethics Program was established in 2005 with a generous donation from former University of Winnipeg President Dr. Marsha Hanen C.M. Dr. Hanen’s founding gift forms the basis of a Global Scholars Fund in support of the interdisciplinary research program of the University of Winnipeg Global College. The Global Dialogue and Ethics Program promotes the open expression and dissemination of ideas and respectful discussion, by supporting U of W faculty-initiated research and providing an interdisciplinary forum for dialogue on topics that include an ethical dimension such as human rights and responsibilities; women’s issues and women’s global roles; local and international community needs; freedom of expression and civil liberties; citizenship and participation in globalization and democracy; responsibility and security; global corporate responsibility, ethics, and governance; impacts of science and technology; and global public health issues.

The University of Winnipeg gratefully acknowledges support from Marsha Hanen Global Dialogue and Ethics Program for this project. 

For more information on any of the scholarship programs, please call the Global College Office at 204.988.7105

Other Funding Opportunities

Please also visit the University of Winnipeg Awards and Financial Aid Services for up to date information on awards administered by the University, or go directly to the Awards Handbook [PDF].

Donor Opportunities

Please visit The University of Winnipeg's World of Choice Capital Campaign site to make your donation to The Global College Learning Commons today!

Work and Learn: Urban International Development Internship Opportunities

The Canadian Urban Institute's Youth Internship Program offers a variety of international internships to young professionals. These internships provide the opportunity to work overseas, develop professional and leadership skills, and contribute to sharing Canadás knowledge with transitioning and developing countries. Internships are open to youth 30 years of age or under.


For more information, contact Leah Ross at lross@canurb.com
www.canurb.com    http://www.international.canurb.com/internship.php 

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