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The University of Winnipeg

External Awards

Submit your external award letter to have it posted to your UW student account.

The following is a list of awards offered by private companies and organizations that may be of interest to current University of Winnipeg students. We update this webpage monthly, so students can search for scholarship opportunities year-round.

Students with disabilities should check out Accessibility Services for additional opportunities.

Indigenous students may explore indigenous-specific opportunities.

Disclaimer: The Awards and Financial Aid office cannot guarantee the claims made by these organizations. Students should independently confirm competition details and closing dates by consulting the relevant websites directly. We do not recommend applying for awards that ask for more personal information than you are willing to share.

Scholarship Search Tools

When using these search tools, we recommend that you try to apply directly through the sponsor's webpage if available. We also suggest doing an internet search for scholarships directly related to your faculty or department.

List of awards offered by private companies and organizations

Veterans Affairs Education and Training Benefit

Applications open year-round-Awards of up to $40,000 for veterans with a minimum of six years of service and up to $80,000 for veterans with at least 12 years of service.

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Awards and Scholarships

Deadlines vary depending on award-Awards and scholarships to students.

Indspire

Application deadline August, November, and February annually (on site year round)-Indspire is the largest supporter of Indigenous education outside the federal government. To date Indspire has awarded more than $54 million in scholarships and bursaries to 16,000 First Nation, Inuit and Métis recipients nationwide. Indspire disburses funds to Indigenous youth across Canada, covering all disciplines in funding categories in post-secondary education.  

Rhodes Scholarship

UW Internal Selection Deadline: August 3, 2026-The Rhodes Scholarship is a postgraduate scholarship supporting exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Ninety-five outstanding undergraduate students are awarded the scholarship each year, from 20 Rhodes constituencies (64 countries) worldwide. The scholarship includes full tuition, a maintenance stipend, and flights to and from oxford at the beginning and end of tenure. Scholars may pursue any full-time postgraduate degree (subject to limited restrictions) offered by the University of Oxford, for a duration of 2-3 years. The University of Winnipeg may nominate up to two candidates

To apply for the UW internal selection process for the Rhodes Scholarship, please visit our Awards Portal.    

Oshki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak Post-Secondary Scholarship

Application Due August-$1000 scholarship for indigenous students enrolled in full-time post-secondary program in Winnipeg.

Woman Empowerment awards

Application Due August-$2,500 grants for women in stem.

Me-Dian Credit Union Bursaries

Application Due August-Multiple awards of up to $1,000 for Manitoban Students. 

Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE Scholarships

Application due August-Thirteen scholarships to Manitoba students in post-secondary studies.

Louis Riel Bursary

Application Due October 1-These awards are available to Métis students attending participating universities in Manitoba. For consideration, University of Winnipeg students are required to submit two applications:

  1. UW online award application- complete and submit the General Application and indicate you are Métis. The application opens in August.
  2. LRI Application- the Louis Riel Institute confirms if applicants are eligible by verifying Métis ancestry or MMF membership through their application form.

After the deadline, the Louis Riel Institute confirms if applicants are eligible based on MMF membership, and the university chooses eligible recipients based on demonstrated financial need. Students are eligible to apply for this award every year they are attending the university. It is awarded once per academic year.

For more information or further assistance, please contact awards@uwinnipeg.ca. 

GeniusCash Scholarship

Application Due October-A $5000 scholarship available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Premio Campo Fogolar Awards

Application Due October-Two $1000 awards available to applicants between 17-35 years old who are currently a member of Fogolar Association of Winnipeg or a direct descendant of someone from either the FVG or Veneto regions of Italy.

Hamilton Foundation Scholarships and bursaries

Applications due October and February-Various awards for students.  

Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards

Application Due November-Up to $16,000 scholarships for women who provide primary financial support for herself and her dependents, including children, partner, siblings or parents.

Reid Cottick Little Heroes Memorial Foundation

Application Due November-A $2,000 scholarship for cancer survivors.

Building Foundations Bursaries

Application Due November-For students who live in Manitoba Housing or in subsidized housing associated with Manitoba Housing.

Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program 

Application Due November-Scholarship for parents in post-secondary education. 

Manitoba P.E.O Foundation Grant

Application Due November-Scholarships for women with financial need.