Financial Aid and Awards

The Financial Aid & Awards Office assists students in meeting their education costs through a variety of award and aid programs (scholarships, bursaries and government student loans).  We also provide emergency loans on a very strict case by case basis and operate the University of Manitoba Food Bank (in partnership with the University of Manitoba Students' Union).

Use the left hand menu to find more information, links to useful websites, and downloadable forms and applications. Visit our website often to stay updated on Financial Aid & Awards announcements and award deadlines.

       Hours of Operation:  Monday - Friday  8:30am to 4:30pm  &  Tuesdays 8:30am to 7:00pm

2009-2010 Work-Study Program EXTENDED DEADLINE - Apply by Wednesday, December 2nd! Click HERE for more information or see the Work-Study page (see link on lefthand page)

NEW 2009 -2010 - Registration and Fees:

• Tuition fees have increased for ALL students. Check fee information applicable to your program on the Registrar's Office website: umanitoba.ca/registrar for undergraduate and graduate fee information.
• 50% refund on tuition fees for one term courses has been eliminated. Refer to the Refunds page on the Registrar's Office website for details.
• Failure to pay for your courses will NOT result in de-registration/cancellation of courses in the current term.
• Contact the Registrar's Office for more information: 400 University Centre, phone 474-9420

WINTER Term Tuition is due by January 7th. It is not too late to apply for a government student loan for the year. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident starting school in September and will be a full time student (minimum of 9 credit hours per term), you may be eligible. For more details, please visit the "Government Student Loan Program" link to your left, or Click HERE .

Find out the changes made to ID requirements when processing your Canada Student Loan: Click here for full details.

The Flying Officer George Finkle Memorial Bursary and Scholarship (1 bursary & 1 scholarship offered) is available for students who are members of the Regular Canadian Armed Forces or Primary Reserve (or members of the immediate family of a Regular Force member) who is resident in Manitoba or Northwestern Ontario. Hurry! The EXTENDED Deadline is: November 30, 2009.

Leader of Tomorrow entrance scholarship applications are now available. Deadline: December 1st, 2009.

UM General Bursary Applications for 2009-2010 were due on October 1st. Results will be released in mid-December. Only successful recipients will be contacted (ensure that your mailing address in Aurora Student is up-to-date and has a Winnipeg address if possible). Awards will be applied directly to fee accounts in mid-December ONLY IF YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR BOTH, FALL & WINTER TERMS, so please check your account before contacting our office. Refund cheques for tuition fee overpayments will be not be available until January, 2010.

The 2010 Rhodes Scholarship application deadline was October 16, 2009. For details on the program, please visit the official Rhodes Scholarship website at: http://www.canadianrhodes.org/how-to-apply

Do you know an outstanding professor or instructor who deserves recognition for their teaching skills? If so, you may be interested in nominating someone you consider to be an exceptional faculty member for the Saunderson & Stanton Excellence in Teaching Award. We accept award nominations all year round!

Current UM Award Applications: While most UM awards are automatically awarded, there are some where a separate application is required. Visit the Current Award Applications page for information and application forms.