Aboriginal Students

The Financial Aid & Awards Office is an important resource for a large number of programs designed to assist Aboriginal students meet the costs of their tuition and living expenses while studying full and part-time. These programs are administered by both the University of Manitoba and several outside agencies in order to improve access to education and increase representation of Aboriginal students in various programs of study. 

Please note: The majority of scholarships and awards at the University of Manitoba are automatically awarded each year based on academic achievement (no application required). All you have to do if you are a North American Aboriginal Student, is complete a Self Declaration Form (also available from the Aboriginal Student Centre) and return it to the Registrar's Office, room 400 University Centre Building. This will ensure that you are considered for automatic Aboriginal-specific academic awards and scholarships.

The links below will direct you to University of Manitoba departments and other organizations offering awards and funding for Aboriginal students.

• UM Bursaries 
• UM Aboriginal Student Centre
• UM ACCESS Program
• UM Engineering ACCESS Program
• Government Student Loan Programs
• Manitoba Student Aid (Aboriginal Students);         
• Manitoba Student Aid Homepage (general loan info)
• Manitoba Métis Federation
• Louis Riel Institute
• Manitoba Hydro Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships (See "UM Bursaries" link above for full information and applications)
• Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Awards  
   

Scholarships & Awards:   

• 2010-2011 Business Council of Manitoba Aboriginal Education Awards  - Awards for all levels of study: 1st year, undergraduate and graduate. NEW APPLICATION...COMING SOON... check back often!

Visit this site often to stay updated on Financial Aid & Awards announcements and news for Aboriginal students.