Scholarships and grants for Manitoba students

Three awards for Indigenous high school graduates from across Canada with at least 90% who show leadership and community involvement.

1. Apply to a direct-entry University of Manitoba program and pay the fee
2. Ask your principal, a teacher or counsellor, and a community member for letters
3. Get the application and all three letters in by December 1

Timing, as the provider states it: Application and documents due December 1

A renewable bursary for entering students with at least 70% and high financial need.

1. Apply for admission to the University of Manitoba
2. Complete the entrance bursary application and show your financial need
3. Submit by the posted deadline; the last one was July 31

Timing, as the provider states it: The last deadline was July 31, 2026. The next date isn't posted yet

Renewable entrance awards for citizens and permanent residents with at least 80% and financial need.

1. Apply for admission to the University of Manitoba
2. Complete the entrance bursary application and show your financial need
3. Submit by the posted deadline; the last one was July 31

Timing, as the provider states it: The last deadline was July 31, 2026. The next date isn't posted yet

Automatic awards for students coming directly from an accredited Canadian high school (one gap year allowed) and taking 12+ credit hours each term.

1. Apply for first-year admission to Brandon University by March 1; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need at least 85%; Grade 11 offers can rise but not fall
3. Register in 12 credit hours each fall and winter

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for admission with documents by March 1

Automatic entrance ladder for new students.

1. Apply for first-year admission to CMU; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need at least 85%
3. Send materials by February 28

Timing, as the provider states it: Fall materials due February 28

Automatic awards for a minimum 85% across five approved courses and 24+ credit hours in fall and winter. Higher automatic awards are renewable at 95%+.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Manitoba by March 1; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need at least 85% across five approved courses
3. Enrol in 24 or more credit hours across fall and winter

Timing, as the provider states it: Submit and pay your application by March 1

Automatic ladder for international students registering full-time.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Winnipeg as an international student; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need at least 85%
3. Register full-time

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply by the listed admission deadline

Automatic ladder for students entering directly from a Canadian high school and registering in 18+ credit hours.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Winnipeg by the listed deadline; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need at least 85%
3. Register in 18 or more credit hours across fall and winter

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply by the listed admission deadline

For top incoming Canadian students from outside Alberta, based on admission average. No application.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Alberta from outside Alberta; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Awards go to top admission averages
3. Check renewal rules in your award letter

Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed at the time of the admission offer

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who aren't Quebec residents pay the Quebec tuition rate when they study in French in an eligible Laval program. Most certificates, bachelor's and master's programs qualify.

1. Choose a French-language Laval program that isn't on the excluded list
2. Confirm your French is strong enough to succeed in the program
3. Apply for admission; the exemption follows eligibility

Timing, as the provider states it: Applied to eligible programs; check the 2026–2027 excluded-program list