The University of Winnipeg

Awards and Financial Aid

Financial assistance administered by the Awards & Financial Aid Office supports the access and excellence mandate of The University of Winnipeg through a comprehensive program of scholarships, awards, prizes and bursaries.

The University of Winnipeg provides $3.2 million in annual scholarships and bursaries to assist students with their direct education costs – up from $1.9 million in 2004. That is a 67% increase. The University also administers more than $7.1 million in annual assistance from the Manitoba Student Aid Program.

Awards are given to students based on financial need and academic achievement.

Bursaries are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.

Scholarships are awarded for academic achievement.

Prizes and Medals are awarded for academic achievement and are normally given at convocation, upon graduation.