Awards and Funding Opportunities
The Women's and Gender Studies Department annually offers a combination of competitive and automatic awards. They are merit-based and are specific to our program. We can only consider students who have declared their major for awards. The University of Winnipeg has academic advisors who can help you determine your major and plan your degree.
Some awards require an essay submission, references or descriptions of your extra-curricular activities. Please read the award description for more information.
- You can apply for these awards by completing a General Application.
- and any specific award applications in the “Recommended Opportunities” available to you through our online portal.
The Awards and Financial Aid Office also has numerous awards available for current UW students. Apply online every term.
Money Talks
Tuesdays - September/October 2025 | 11:00-11:30am via Zoom
The Awards and Financial Aid Office presents a series of information sessions on student finances.
Sept 9 | Manitoba Student Aid as a Tool: Benefits and Considerations
Sept 16 | How to Apply for Awards (In-course and Departmental)
Sept 23 | Work-Study Program
Oct 7 | Didn't Get an Award in Fall? It's Time to Apply for Winter!
Oct 21 | Advantages of Getting Student Aid: Better Time Management, Grades, Work/Study Balance
Oct 28 | What Does it Mean to be Financially Literate?
Registration required - sign up here
Women's and Gender Studies Department Awards
University of Winnipeg Women's Auxiliary Scholarship in Women's Studies - amount variable
Provided by the Women's Auxiliary, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is majoring in Women's and Gender Studies.
Women’s and Gender Studies Scholarship - $750 (subject to change)
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who has completed at least 30 credit hours and is majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies. Preference will be given to a student who has made a contribution to the community.
Dr. Royden and Dr. Angela Davis Memorial Scholarship - amount variable
This scholarship will be awarded to a student in Women's and Gender Studies who is intending to pursue a graduate or professional degree. Preference may be given to someone pursing Cultural Studies. This award has been established in honour and memory of Dr. Royden Davis and his wife Dr. Angela Davis, by their children Sara, Christopher, Jonathan, Rowan, and Michael Davis and their families. Dr. Royden Davis was a highly respected dermatologist; Dr. Angela Davis was a graduate and instructor at The University of Winnipeg, and had a long-standing and passionate interest in history, art and further education. Royden and Angela shared a belief in the pursuit of knowledge and the value of a university education.