Student supports
Financial aid and awards
The University of Manitoba issues more than $17 million to students each year in the form of scholarships and bursaries. Find out how you can access funding so you can focus on your studies.
The Winnipeg Foundation’s Martha Donovan Leadership Fund
The Winnipeg Foundation Martha Donovan Fund is a $250,000 fund intended to provide leadership development opportunities for women in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) at the University of Manitoba. This includes:
Students, post-doctoral trainees or residents enrolled full- or part-time in a program of study at RFHS
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Academic faculty members with a primary appointment, full- or part-time, in any department/college of RFHS
RFHS Emergency Assistance Student Bursary Program
Overview
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) Emergency Assistance Student Bursary Program provides short-term assistance to students who encounter unanticipated financial need within the five (5) colleges of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences or a program of the Rady Faculty (e.g. Interdisciplinary Health Program).
If you are facing unexpected financial distress, or have had a significant change in your financial situation, consider accessing the RFHS emergency assistance student bursary program or the UMSU Hardship Fund.
RFHS Emergency Bursary funds related to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are no longer available. RFHS is still accepting applications related to other emergent matters faced by Rady Faculty students.
Eligibility
In order to be considered for an Emergency Assistance Student Bursary, you must:
- Be enrolled full-time within one of the five (5) colleges of the RFHS or a program of the RFHS
- Demonstrate need as outlined on the RFHS Emergency Assistance Student Bursary application form. As a discretionary bursary, the interpretation of need and therefore the approval in all aspects will rest with the selection committee.
- Demonstrate that the need is acute in nature. The bursary will not continue to provide ongoing support to individuals over extended periods. Students are expected to locate alternate support mechanisms following approval of any bursary.
- Provide any supporting documentation outlines on the application form or as otherwise requested by the selection committee.
Terms and conditions
Bursaries are subject to available funding in any given fiscal year.
Total funding and the date(s) of release of payment(s) is at the discretion of the selection committee.
Bursaries do not need to be re-paid. However, should a student suspend, leave their studies or otherwise be withdrawn from his/her program within the RFHS, any approved but not-yet released bursary amounts will cease immediately.
The RFHS reserves the right to withdraw any awarded bursary amount and/or seek repayment of any bursary amounts provided to the student, should a student be found to have misled the selection committee regarding any aspect of their eligibility or their application.
A student may apply for additional Emergency Assistance Student Bursaries, however, previous approvals and their circumstances, will be taken into consideration by the selection committee in determining approval or refusal.
Selection criteria
The selection committee shall be comprised of:
- Dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Dean, college of attendance of the applicant
- Director of finance, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
If a student has met the terms and conditions for eligibility, the selection committee approves the application, and there are available funds, the bursary will be provided.
Following confirmation of a bursary award by the selection committee, the student will receive payment in a manner that is determined to meet the circumstances for the assistance request.
Apply now
Please submit a completed application form for consideration.
RFHS graduate studentships
Information on 2023/2024 Rady Faculty of Health Sciences graduate studentships will be available shortly. Please check back.
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) Emergency Assistance Student Bursary Program provides short-term assistance to students who encounter unanticipated financial need within the five (5) colleges of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences or a program of the Rady Faculty (e.g. Interdisciplinary Health Program).
If you are facing unexpected financial distress, or have had a significant change in your financial situation, consider accessing the RFHS emergency assistance student bursary program or the UMSU Hardship Fund.
RFHS Emergency Bursary funds related to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are no longer available. RFHS is still accepting applications related to other emergent matters faced by Rady Faculty students.
Drs. Carla and Newman Stephens Scholarship for Indigenous Health Professionals
Overview
The Drs. Carla and Newman Stephens Scholarship for Indigenous Health Professionals is for an Indigenous student in the health-care profession who has demonstrated leadership in their community.
Terms and conditions
Value: The successful applicant will receive $825.
Deadline: Dec. 31, 2022
Selection Criteria
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students with a minimum DGPA of 3.0 for an undergraduate student, or in good standing in the UGME program, or a minimum GPA of 3.0 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study for graduate students.
Apply now
Students must demonstrate strong leadership skills in their community by submitting:
- A written statement
- Abstract of their research project
- And one reference letter
To apply, please submit application package to: Brenda.Peterson@umanitoba.ca
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Graduate students
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University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU)
The University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU) is the university-wide representative body for undergraduate students at the University of Manitoba.
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University of Manitoba Graduate Students Association (UMGSA)
The University of Manitoba graduate students’ association (UMGSA) is the student-governed association representing graduate students at the University of Manitoba.
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Health Sciences Graduate Students’ Association
Members of the Health Sciences Graduate Students’ Association (HSGSA) provide a critical service to the University of Manitoba by furthering its commitment to teaching, research, social enterprise and public service.
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University of Manitoba Indigenous Students' Association (UMISA)
University of Manitoba Indigenous Students' Association (UMISA) offers support for students at UM in a traditional way.
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Métis University Students' Association (MUSA)
The Métis University Students' Association (MUSA) is an official UMSU student group that represents and supports Métis students at the University of Manitoba.
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