Student Financial Support

SUPPORT/SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES AVAILABLE TO MDP STUDENTS

The University of Winnipeg is committed to creating an MDP program that is as accessible as possible. The University’s goal is that no student be denied admission to the program due to lack of funds. There are various internal and external financial funding opportunities available. 

INTERNAL

•   CN MDP Scholarship
•   Duff Roblin Graduate Fellowships
•   The Gary Doer Award
•   International Development Research Centre Scholarship
•   Louis Riel Bursary
•   The Manitoba Hydro MDP Scholarship
•   Master’s in Development Practice Fund
•   MDP Graduate Tuition Allocation Fund
•   Opportunity Fund
•   The Saul and Claribel Simkin Bursary

EXTERNAL

External awards include those provided by the Tri-Council: NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR as well as numerous other awards offered by a variety of foundations and agencies across Canada and globally.  Some examples include:

•    Emerging Leaders of America Scholarship Program
•    RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program
•    The Organization of American States Scholarships

University of Winnipeg Awards Handbook (PDF)

The UWinnipeg Awards & Financial Aid Office has further information regarding student support. 

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