External Awards
Submit your external award letter to be 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ students. We update this webpage monthly, so students can search for scholarship opportunities year-round.
Students with disabilities should check out Accessibility Services' website for additional opportunities.
Indigenous students should check out the Indigenous Student page for additional 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
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List of awards offered by private companies and organizations
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
Deadlines vary depending on award-awards and scholarships to students
Deadlines vary depending on award-various awards for students
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
Application due in May and July-A $3000 bursary for a First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit student pursuing graduate studies with demonstrated financial need
Application Due September and December-Four bi-annual $1000 scholarships for students who can describe the importance of financial literacy
Application Due December-Allied Van Lines offers a $1,000 scholarship for Canadian students studying business, logistics, and similar fields
Application Due December-Storwell offers a $2,000 bursary who were in the foster care system
Application due January-for students in Manitoba
Application Due December-$28,000 for students involved in humanitarian work
Application Due December - $10,000 prize for the best essay connecting media and democracy
Application Due February-$10,000 for students who are interested in pursuing a career in banking or finance and identify as visible minority, female, Aboriginal or Indigenous background, LGBT+, Veterans, and/or persons with disabilities. Recipients are also offered paid internships and mentorship
Application Due February-$1500 award for Marketing Students
Application due February-$1,000 for students who volunteer or are otherwise connected with the United Way
Application due December-$5,000 for Elementary Education Students or Students studying childhood
Application due January -$2,000 awards for current or past Wards of the Crown
Application due March-Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre offers scholarships for theatre students