Financial aid and awards

Some awards require applications. The deadline for the following award applications is March 31 of each year unless otherwise noted. 

Lorraine Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship in Education - for students with the highest academic standing prior to studying education and enrolled full-time (renewable). 

• Lorraine Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship in Education terms of reference (PDF)

Elsie Gauer Scholarship - for a student with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree from the University of Manitoba with a focus on Early Years teaching. 

• Elsie Gauer Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship in Education - for a full or part-time student, who identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit, who has demonstrated experience with Indigenous education (requires application, deadline of September 30 of each year). 

• Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship in Education terms of reference (PDF)  

Marguerite Murray Scholarship - for a student who is entering the Middle Years stream with high standing from their previous degree and is currently taking practicum courses as well as courses in their major/minor teachable (requires application, deadline of September 30 of each year). 

• Marguerite Murray Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Melanie Kitson Olthof Memorial Scholarship - for full or part-time students with a teachable major in Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics or who holds a Bachelor of Science degree. Applicants must demonstrate commitment, interest and involvement in Science Education (requires application and letter of reference or nomination).

• Melanie Kitson Olthof Memorial Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Tom Roberts Memorial Scholarship - for a full-time student with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and with Art as their major/minor teachable subject.   

• Tom Roberts Memorial Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Mildred Simmons Memorial Scholarship - for a full-time student planning to teach Human Ecology (or Home Economic) at the Senior Years level and who has community service experience (requires application, deadline of September 30 of each year).  

• Mildred Simmons Memorial Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Some awards require applications. The deadline for the following award applications is April 30 of each year unless otherwise noted. 

Marion Bachman Memorial Scholarship - for a full-time student with a teachable major/minor in Human Ecology (Home Economics)

• Marion Bachman Memorial Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Dean Ruth E. Berry, Manitoba Association of Home Economists Award - for a full-time student with a teachable major or minor in Human Ecology who demonstrates leadership abilities and/or a commitment to community through volunteer activities. (Requires application, nomination and/or letter(s) of reference) 

• Dean Ruth E. Berry, Manitoba Association of Home Economists Award terms of reference (PDF)

Aaron Bricker Memorial Scholarship - for a student with the highest standing in the Senior Years stream. 

• Aaron Bricker Memorial Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

James H.Cameron Scholarship - for a student who demonstrates a high level of excellence as determined by reports submitted by their practicum advisor. 

• James H. Cameron Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Allison Filmon Carvey Scholarship in Education - for a full-time student with a focus on Early Years education with demonstrated volunteer and community service. (Requires application, nomination and/or letter(s) of reference)  

• Allison Filmon Carvey Scholarship in Education terms of reference (PDF)

Dr. Catherine Casey Scholarship - for a full-time student with a degree from the Faculty if Kinesiology who shows potential as a physical education teacher. (Requires application, nomination and/or letter(s) of reference)

• Dr. Catherine Casey Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Education Alumni Scholarship - for full or part-time students who actively participate in school and community activities and who demonstrate potential as an educational leader. (Requires application, nomination and/or letter(s) of reference)

• Education Alumni Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Education Leadership Scholarship - for full or part-time students who actively participate in school and community activities and demonstrate potential as an educational leader. (Requires application, nomination and/or letter(s) of reference) 

• Education Leadership Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Sarah Essers Book Prize - for a student who has achieved high standing in Inclusive Education courses. 

• Sarah Essers Book Prize terms of reference (PDF)

Faculty of Education Indigenous Education Scholarship - for a full or part-time student who has demonstrated a commitment, interest, and involvement in Indigenous Education in Canada. (Requires application OR nomination)

• Faculty of Education Indigenous Education Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Fay Finestone Achievement Award - for a student who attains the highest standing going into their certification year in the Early Years stream. 

• Fay Finestone Achievement Award terms of reference (PDF)

Marge and Mel Gunson Memorial Award - for a student who has indicated an intention to work after graduation as a teacher in Manitoba. (Requires application) 

• Marge and Mel Gunson Memorial Award terms of reference (PDF)

Dr. A.W. Hogg Undergraduate Scholarship - for a student with the highest standing going into their final year. 

• Dr. A.W. Hogg Undergraduate Scholarship terms of reference (PDF) 

Isbister Scholarship in Education - for a student with the highest standing going into their final year. 

• Isbister Scholarship in Education terms of reference (PDF)

Kao Hung-Pin and Kao Lui-Shish Scholarship - for a student with the highest standing in their 1st year of study preparing to teach in Early Years. 

• Kao Hun-Pin and Kao Lui-Shish Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Patty Kirk Memorial Scholarship - for a full or part-time student who completed their first year with a high standing degree GPA (DGPA). 

• Patty Kirk Memorial Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Dick La Page Scholarship - for a student who holds their Bachelor of Physical Education Degree from the University of Manitoba and is in their certification year in the Faculty of Education. 

• Dick La Page Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Manitoba Elementary Teachers Award - for a full-time student with a focus on Early Years education. 

• Manitoba Elementary Teachers Award terms of reference (PDF) 

Helen S. Maroy Scholarship - for a full-time student with a focus in Early Years. 

• Helen S. Maroy Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Marguerite Murray Scholarship - for a student who is entering the Middle Years stream with high standing from their previous degree and is currently taking practicum courses as well as courses in their major/minor teachable.

• Marguerite Murray Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Melanie Kitson Olthof Memorial Scholarship - for a full or part-time student with a teachable major in Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics who holds a Bachelor of Science degree. Applicants must demonstrate commitment, interest and involvement in Science Education. (Requires application and letter of reference or nomination) 

• Melanie Kitson Olthof Memorial Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

James Arthur Payne and Vera C. Payne Scholarship - for a full-time student with a high standing degree GPA (DGPA). 

• James Arthur Payne and Vera C. Payne Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Tom and Nina Phillips Travel Award - for a full-time student who has completed at least one practicum course and has been placed in a practicum school in Northern Manitoba.

• Tom and Nina Phillips Travel Award terms of reference (PDF) 

Schoolmasters' Wives Association Scholarships - for a full-time student who shows high scholastic achievement, personal qualities and promise of teaching competence. (Requires application)  

• Schoolmasters' Wives Association Scholarships terms of reference (PDF) 

Catherine (Caye) Scott Memorial Scholarship in Education - for a full time or part-time student in the Early Years or Middle Years stream who has demonstrated excellence in student teaching as indicated by their practicum advisor. 

• Catherine (Caye) Scott Memorial Scholarship in Education terms of reference (PDF)

Mildred Simmons Memorial Scholarship - for a full-time student planning to teach Human Ecology (or Home Economics) at the Senior Years level and who has community service experience. (Requires application)

• Mildred Simmons Memorial Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Catherine Mary Skinner Memorial Award in Early Years Education - for a full-time student focusing on the Early Years who demonstrates greatest promise as a teacher as indicated by their practicum advisor. 

• Catherine Mary Skinner Memorial Award in Early Years Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Janet Mackenzie Watson Travel Award - for a full or part-time student who has successfully completed at least one practicum course and has been placed in a practicum school in northern Manitoba.

• Janet Mackenzie Watson Travel Award terms of reference (PDF)

Some awards require applications. The deadline for the following award applications is March 31 of each year unless otherwise noted. 

University Gold Medal in Education - for a student who has achieved the highest degree grade point average on all courses. 

• University Gold Medal in Education terms of reference 

Faculty of Education Program Medal in Early Years - for the Early Years student who has completed their courses with the highest cumulative grade point average on the 48 graded credit hours of the 60 credit-hour B.Ed Program. 

• Faculty of Education Program Medal in Early Years terms of reference 

Faculty of Education Program Medal in Middle Years - for the Middle Years student who has completed their courses with the highest cumulative grade point average on the 48 graded credit hours of the 60 credit-hour B.Ed Program. 

• Faculty of Education Program Medal in Middle Years terms of reference 

Faculty of Education Program Medal in Senior Years - for the Senior Years student who has completed their courses with the highest cumulative grade point average on the 48 graded credit hours of the 60 credit-hour B.Ed program. 

• Faculty of Education Program Medal in Senior Years terms of reference 

Dr. Robert Fletcher Medal and Prize in Education - offered to the graduating student who shows the greatest promise of teaching competence. (Requires a letter of nomination) 

• Dr. Robert Fletcher Medal and Prize in Education terms of reference

Dr. Romulo and Patria Magsino Prize of Excellence in Education - recognizes a full or part-time student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and/or community involvement. (Requires statement or letter of nomination) 

• Dr. Romulo and Patria Magsino Prize of Excellence in Education terms of reference 

Alexander McIntyre Prize in Education - awarded to the student who in the judgement of the selection committee best combines the qualities of scholarship and leadership. (Requires a letter of nomination) 

• Alexander McIntyre Prize in Education terms of reference 

Alex Noble Memorial Scholarship - awarded to a student who has shown special interest in and an aptitude for science instruction. (Requires application or nomination) 

• Alex Noble Memorial Scholarship terms of reference 

Nels and Elvira Pearson Scholarship Fund - awarded to a student who is completing their studies with distinction and has given clear evidence of teaching competence. (Requires nomination) 

• Nels and Elvira Pearson Scholarship Fund terms of reference 

Truesdale Medal and Prize - recognizes a student who has demonstrated great promise for excellence in classroom teaching. (Requires nomination by mentor teacher) 

• Truesdale Medal and Prize terms of reference 

Bessie Turner Memorial Prize - recognizes a student who has shown the greatest promise of professional competence in primary (Early Years) teaching. (Requires nomination) 

• Bessie Turner Memorial Prize terms of reference 

Marguerite Wallman Prize of Excellence in STEM Education - for a student who has demonstrated excellence and innovation in the area of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. (Requires application and nomination) 

• Marguerite Wallman Prize of Excellence in STEM Education terms of reference 

Isabel Wettlaufer Scholarship - for a student with a focus on Human Ecology (Home Economics) who has given clear evidence of teaching competence and shown special interest in the aptitude for Human Ecology (Home Economics) instruction. (Requires nomination) 

• Isabel Wettlaufer Scholarship terms of reference 

Some awards require applications. The deadline for the following award applications is March 31 of each year unless otherwise noted. 

Education Alumni Scholarship - for full or part-time students who actively participate in school and community activities and who demonstrate potential as an educational leader. (Requires application, nomination and/or letter(s) of reference) 

• Education Alumni Scholarship terms of reference 

Delta Kappa Gamma Manitoba Mary E. Lamont Fellowship - for a full or part-time PBDE, Masters or PH.D student who has at least two-years of teaching experience and has demonstrated excellence in teaching. (Requires letter of support)

• Delta Kappa Gamma Manitoba Mary E. Lamont Fellowship terms of reference (PDF)

Some awards require applications. The deadline for the following awards is August 30 of each year. 

Delta Kappa Gamma Manitoba Mary E. Lamont Fellowship - for a full or part-time PBDE, Masters or PhD student who has at least two-years of teaching experience and has demonstrated excellence in teaching. Requires letter of support from a Department Head, School Administrator, or Graduate Advisor. The letter should address one or more of the following: 

• evidence of innovative assignments, imaginative class activities, special evaluation methods, etc. used in a course;
• evidence of leadership activities in the area of teaching, volunteering, conducting workshops, program development, work on committees; 
• evidence of efforts to extend their own teaching methods/experiences such as current professional development, university courses, action research; 
• other evidence of outstanding teaching or teaching-related performance.   

• Delta Kappa Gamma Manitoba Mary E. Lamont Fellowship terms of reference (PDF)

NEW Indigenous Master's Scholarship in Education - for a full or part-time Masters student who identifies as First Nations, Metis or Inuit people from Canada and has demonstrated experience with Indigenous education. (Requires statement, max. 500 words)

• Indigenous Master's Scholarship in Education terms of reference (PDF)

NEW Indigenous Doctoral Scholarship in Education - for a full or part-time PhD student who identifies as First Nations, Metis or Inuit people of Canada and who is undertaking or about to undertake research related to Indigenous education. (Requires two statements) 

• Indigenous Doctoral Scholarship in Education terms of reference (PDF)

International Graduate Scholarship in Education - for a full or part-time international student working on their Masters or PhD. (Requires application with a curriculum vitae, statement describing current research)

• International Graduate Scholarship in Education terms of reference (PDF)

Manitoba Teachers' Society Scholarship in Educational Leadership - for a full or part-time Masters or PhD student who has demonstrated educational leadership. Requires a reference describing how the candidate has demonstrated education leadership within the broader educational community. (Max. 500 words)

• Manitoba Teachers' Society Scholarship in Educational Leadership terms of reference (PDF) 

Betty A. Nicks Fellowship - for a student who is pursuing a Master of Education while holding an undergraduate degree in Education (or a teaching certificate). Preference will be given to full-time students. Fellowship is renewable for a one-year period. (Requires application)

• Betty A. Nicks Fellowship terms of reference (PDF) 

Dr. Sherry Peden Indigenous Graduate Scholarship - for a full or part-time graduate students, who has self-declared as Indigenous, Metis or Inuit and is undertaking, or about to undertake research that advances Indigenous education. (Requires application with a CV, statement and letter of support)

• Dr. Sherry Peden Indigenous Graduate Scholarship terms of reference (PDF) 

Robert A. Rodgers Graduate Award in Education - for a full-time student pursuing a Master of Education degree and ranked as the top student to receive a UM Graduate Fellowship. 

• Robert A. Rodgers Graduate Award in Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Arthur Stinner Memorial Fellowship in Science Education - for a full or part-time Masters (thesis route) or PhD student who is conducting research focused on humanistic approaches to science education (e.g. history and philosophy of science in science teaching). (Requires application with a cover letter, project outline, CV and academic transcript)

• Arthur Stinner Memorial Fellowship in Science Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Ruthlee Teskey Memorial Fellowship - for a full-time graduate student specializing in Inclusive Education who has demonstrated qualities of motivation, compassion and original thought. (Requires letter of reference) 

• Ruthlee Teskey Memorial Fellowship terms of reference (PDF) 

NEW Susan Williams Peet Scholarship - for a full or part-time M.Ed. student specializing in Counselling Psychology. 

• Susan Williams Peet Scholarship terms of reference (PDF)

Donald Leatham Aiken Bursary in Education - preference will be given to a full-time student facing exceptional challenges in their lives. 

• Donald Leatham Aiken Bursary in Education terms of reference (PDF)

Laurel Austman Memorial Bursary in Education - preference will be given to a full-time single parent student with a focus on Music or Human Ecology (Home Economics). 

• Laurel Austman Memorial Bursary in Education terms of reference (PDF)

Ray and Joan Bailey Bursary - recognizes a student who has demonstrated potential as an educational leader, guiding and motivating others. (Applicants will be required to submit a supplemental form) 

• Ray and Joan Bailey Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Bertha A. Bloom Bursary - for a full-time student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 

• Bertha A. Bloom Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Allison Filmon Carvey Bursary in Education - for a full-time student with a focus on Early Years education. 

• Allison Filmon Carvey Bursary in Education terms of reference (PDF)

William Danylchuk Bursary - for a full-time, returning student who graduated from a high school in south-eastern Manitoba. This bursary rotates between the Faculties of Music, Education and Political Studies in the Faculty of Arts. 

• William Danylchuk Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Education Student Council Bursary - for returning students who has contributed as volunteers within the University or their communities. 

• Education Student Council Bursary terms of reference (PDF)

Erskine Vail Bursary for Education - for a full-time student in their certification year. 

• Erskine Vail Bursary for Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Jennifer Brown Gerus Memorial Bursary - for returning student with a focus on Early Years education.

• Jennifer Brown Gerus Memorial Bursary terms of reference (PDF)

Anne Grady Memorial Bursary - for a returning student with a focus on Early or Middle Years education. 

• Anne Grady Memorial Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Irvin Alex Grosney and Shirley (Grosney) Goodman Bursary in Education - for a full-time student with a minimum degree grade point average of 2.5. 

• Irvin Alex Grosney and Shurley (Grosney) Goodman Bursary in Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Israel Grosser and Amalie Ruth Grosser Bursary - for a full or part-time returning student who graduated from the Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre. 

• Israel Grosser and Amalie Ruth Grosser Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

John E. Ingot Education Students Award - for students who are in good academic standing and who have shown extraordinary enthusiasm in classroom projects and presentations, while indicating a desire to make teaching a life-long career. 

• John E. Ingot Education Students Award terms of reference (PDF) 

Joan Irvine Bursary - for a full-time returning student in a good academic standing. 

• Joan Irvine Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Helen Janzen Memorial Bursary - for a student who graduated with a Bachelor of Human Ecology (Home Economics) from the University of Manitoba and who has actively participated in school and community activities. 

• Helen Janzen Memorial Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Mary and Louis Kowalson Memorial Bursary - for a full-time returning student with demonstrated proficiency in Early or Middle Years teaching. 

• Mary and Louis Kowalson Memorial Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Virginia Lucas Memorial Bursary in Education - for a full-time student with a focus on Middle or Senior Years education. 

• Virginia Lucas Memorial Bursary in Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Manitoba Association of Home Economics Bursary - for a full-time student with a major in Human Ecology (Home Economics). 

• Manitoba Association of Home Economics Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Manitoba Association of School Superintendent's Bursary - for a full-time student who identifies as Indigenous, Metis, Inuit. 

• Manitoba Association of School Superintendent's Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Manitoba Teachers' Society Bursary in Education - for a full-time student preparing to graduate with a minimum degree grade point average of 2.5. 

• Manitoba Teachers' Society in Education terms of reference (PDF)

Manitoba Teachers' Society Bursary in Education for Indigenous Students - for a full-time student who self declares as Indigenous, Metis or Inuit. Preference will be given to students in their final year of study. 

• Manitoba Teachers' Society Bursary in Education for Indigenous Students terms of reference (PDF)

Manitoba Teachers' Society Internationally Educated Teachers Bursary in Education - for a student who has successfully completed a Bachelor's Degree in Education (or equivalent) from any accredited post-secondary institution outside of Canada. (Requires proof of certificate/degree)

• Manitoba Teachers' Society Internationally Educated Teachers Bursary in Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Edwin C. Nix Memorial Award - for a full-time student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 who is a Canadian Citizen or has permanent residency. 

• Edwin C. Nix Memorial Award terms of reference (PDF)

Natalia and Albert Recksiedler Bursary - for a full-time student with a minimum degree grade point average of 2.5. This bursary alternates years between the faculties of Education and Nursing. 

• Natalia and Albert Recksiedler Bursary terms of reference (PDF)

Michael Daniel and Katherine Velma Sanderson Memorial Bursary - for a full-time student who demonstrates ability in scholastic fields of study such as mathematics, science, languages and other subjects pertaining to the teaching profession. 

• Michael Daniel and Katherine Velma Sanderson Memorial Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Elizabeth Shaw Bursary for Early Years Education - for a full or part-time student with a focus on Early Years Education. Preference will be given to single parents who are residents of rural Manitoba. 

• Elizabeth Shaw Bursary for Early Years Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Madge O. Steven Bursary in Education - for a full-time returning student with a sessional grade point average of at least 3.0. 

• Madge O. Steven Bursary in Education terms of reference (PDF) 

Nena Tessler Memorial Bursary - for a returning student who holds a degree from the University of Manitoba. 

• Nena Tessler Memorial Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Sara and Nathan Wolk Award Fund - for a full-time returning student with consideration given to academic excellence, community service and financial need. 

• Sara and Nathan Wolk Award Fund terms of reference (PDF) 

Anne Kotelko-Yuzyk and John Yuzyk Bursary - for a full-time returning student with a major or minor in Music Education. This bursary alternates years between the Faculty of Music and Education. 

• Anne Kotelko-Yuzyk and John Yuzyk Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

For information on the application process and deadlines, visit Bursaries University of Manitoba.

Reesa Cohen Graduate Bursary - for a part-time graduate student with a specialization in Language and Literacy. 

• Reesa Cohen Graduate Bursary terms of reference (PDF)

Doris and Gar Hindle Bursary - for a full or part-time student who has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 based on the last 60 credit hours of study. 

• Doris and Gar Hindle Bursary terms of reference (PDF) 

Edwin C. Nix Memorial Award - for a full or part-time graduate student with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the most recent year of full-time study and who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. 

• Edwin C. Nix Memorial Award terms of reference (PDF)