Awards and Financial Aid

In-Course Awards

In-Course awards are directed to students currently attending The University of Winnipeg who are in their Second, Third or Fourth year of study. Generally you apply for these awards in the Fall term after you have enrolled in your classes. There are both financial need based awards (awards and bursaries) and also merit based awards (scholarships and prizes) available. 

The values for in-course awards range from $100 to over $10,000. In order to be considered for in-course awards, you must have completed at least 30 credit hours. Unless otherwise stated, these awards are open to all students - domestic and international. All students are welcome to apply for consideration.

There are two main applications for you to consider. Make sure to submit all applications by the deadlines stated below. Late applications will not be considered.

Scholarships

Have excellent marks? A scholarship is awarded for academic achievement. They are directed to students who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 (B).

Application is now closed. Check back in July 2013 for details on the Fall/Winter 2013-14 program.

Awards and Bursaries

Need money? A bursary is a grant made to a student where the main selection criteria is financial need. Students must also have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C). Awards, are selected using both financial need and academic merit as criteria. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 (C+) to be considered for awards.

Application is now closed. Check back in July 2013 for details on the Fall/Winter 2013-14 program.

Other Awards Available

There are a few awards that have their own application process and form. Please see below:

• General Bursary - information and application forms are available here. Deadline: June 14, 2013.
  

• Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University Scholarships - information and application forms are available here.

• The Graham Dixon Memorial Award - information and application forms are available here.

• German-Canadian Studies Fellowships - information and application forms are available here.

• Graduate and Professional Studies Expenses Bursary - the application has now closed for the FW12-13 year. Check back in Fall 2013 for the Fall/Winter 2013-14 program.
  

• Opportunity Fund Bursary - Check back in July 2013 for details on the Fall/Winter 2013-14 program.
  

• Sir William Stephenson Scholarship and Dr. & Mrs. Roderick Hunter Scholarship - Check back in July 2013 for details on the Fall/Winter 2013-14 program.

 

Please also visit the External Awards page for more information on awards offered outside of The University of Winnipeg.