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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.

Savvy New Canadians Financial Literacy Scholarship

Application Due September and December-Four bi-annual $1000 scholarships for students who can describe the importance of financial literacy. 

Allied Van Lines Scholarship

Application Due December-Allied Van Lines offers a $1,000 scholarship for Canadian students studying business, logistics, and similar fields.

Storwell Foster Children Bursary

Application Due December-Storwell offers a $2,000 bursary who were in the foster care system.

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Application Due December-$28,000 for students involved in humanitarian work.

Hamilton Foundation Scholarships and bursaries

Applications Due October and February-Various awards for students.

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Application Due December-For students involved in humanitarian work.

 Cashion Legal Scholarship

Application Due January-$2,500 for Canadian Students interested in justice.

MEIA Deb Tardiff Memorial Scholarship

Application due January-for Environmental Studies Students in Manitoba.

The Dalton Camp Award

Application Due January-$10,000 prize for the best essay connecting media and democracy.

RBC Capital Markets Diversity Scholarship

Application Due February-$10,000 award and internship for students who are planning a career in finance and identify as a member of a visible minority, female, Indigenous, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a veteran, or a person with a disability. 

United Way Youth Leaders in Action Scholarship

Application due February-For students who volunteer or are otherwise connected with the United Way.

Take a Pain Check Foundation Scholarship

Application due January-$5,000 award for students diagnosed with a rheumatic disease. 

Add Standards Scholarship

Application Due March-$1500 award for Marketing Students.

Children's Aid Foundation of Canada Bursary

Application due January -$2,000 awards for current or past Wards of the Crown.

Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program

Application due March-Grants offered by Global Affairs Canada and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China to pursue to study at leading institutions in China.

Take A Pain Check Foundation Foundation Scholarships

Application due January-$2,500 scholarships for Canadian students with a rheumatic disease.