July

Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2024

Award Amount: Varies – multiple awards available

Who Should Apply?

• Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons
• Accepted or enrolled full-time for post-secondary for the 2023-2024 academic year
• Maximum 30 years of age
• Criteria: High academic achievement, financial need, and recognized contribution to the Black community

What will I have to do?

• Completed application package
• Transcript
• Letter of recommendation
• Resume
• Photograph

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://bbpa.org/bbpa-scholarships/ 

Double A Solutions $1,000 Annual Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2024

Award Amount: $1,000

Who Should Apply?

• Current high school seniors, students transitioning from high school to post-secondary and current post-secondary students in Canada & the US
  • Employees and family members of Double A Solutions are not eligible

What will I have to do?

• Completed online application form
• Submit an 800-1,000-word essay on one of the topics provided

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.doubleasolutions.net/scholarship/

Janitorial Manager $1,000 Annual Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2024

Award Amount: $1,000

Who Should Apply?

• Current high school seniors, students transitioning from high school to post-secondary and current post-secondary students in Canada & the US
  • Employees and family members of Janitorial Manager are not eligible

What will I have to do?

• Completed online application form - 800-1,000-word essay on one of the topics provided

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/scholarship/su[psu

CNIB Post-Secondary Scholarships

Deadline: July 3, 2024

Award Amount: Various Awards available, worth anywhere between $250-$5000 

Who can apply?

• CNIB post-secondary scholarships are awarded to Canadian students who are blind or partially sighted to pursue post-secondary studies
• To be considered eligible for a CNIB post-secondary scholarship, you must be:
  • Blind or partially sighted (less than 20/70 corrected vision)
  • A secondary school graduate entering post-secondary education
  • A Canadian citizen, or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application
  • Highly motivated, independent and able to demonstrate a reasonable level of personal achievement

What will I have to do?

• Proof of secondary education completion (interim)
• Academic transcript (interim)
• Letter of acceptance from an accredited postsecondary institution, college or university
• At least two letters of reference from a teacher, school official or volunteer supervisor
• An essay (maximum two pages or 1,000 words) on the topic: “How this scholarship will change what it means to be blind for me in my education”
• An eye report (not older than one year)
• List of other sources of funding

How do I apply? 

For more information visit: https://cnib.ca/en/programs-and-services/learn/scholarships-and-awards/cnib-post-secondary-scholarships?region=mb

Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers National Scholarship

Deadline: July 7, 2024

Award Amount: One award worth $15,000, four regional awards, two for high school, two for post-secondary, worth $3,250

Who can apply?

• Grade 11 or 12 students anywhere in the world
• Applicants must be Canadian residents studying in Canada
• All graduating high school students must be enrolled or expected to enroll in a post-secondary program of at least 2 years
• College/University students must be enrolled in at least one more year of study as of the current year
• Applicants must be working for a current CFIG member (retail, associate, affiliate) or be a family member of an employee of a current CFIG member

What will I have to do?

• Write a 1,000-word essay or a 10 minute or less video, with proper referencing on the following question: The ‘quiet resignation’ phase has impacted all industries and labour forces, including grocery. Please provide a minimum of 3 tactics or ideas that both retailers and manufacturers can implement to ensure long term employee loyalty and retention while ensuring they remain committed to product quality and customer service
• Submit a list of academic achievements, awards, and extra-curricular activities
• Submit an official grade transcript of your last completed year
• Only complete applications containing full and accurate information will be considered

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://cfig.ca/national-scholarship/

Manitoba Hydro: Trio Award

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Award Amount: One award worth $200 to a student in Grade 10, one award worth $300 to a student in Grade 11, one award worth $500 to a student in Grade 12

Who can apply?

• Indigenous students in Grade 10–12 with high academic performance or demonstrated improvement (by grade) in the completion of Mathematics (Applied or Pre-Calculus), English, and Science
  • 20S Math & English, 20F Science
  • 30S Math, English & Physics 
  • 40S Math, English & Physics

What will I have to do?

• Complete an application, including your cover letter, resumé, and transcripts 

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/students/indigenous_peoples/ 

Northern Student Award

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Award Amount: Three awards worth $300 each

Who can apply?

• Student must be in junior or senior high school, and living north of the 53rd parallel
• Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered

What will I have to do?

• Complete an application, including your cover letter, resumé, and transcripts 

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/students/indigenous_peoples/ 

Certificate Program Award

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Award Amount: Two awards worth $500 each

Who can apply?

• Indigenous students enrolled in any of the following certificate programs at a recognized post-secondary institution: Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, Contact Centre Representative, Business & Administrative Studies, Computer Applications for Business, Network Support, or Electrical Certificate Programs
• Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered

What will I have to do?

• Complete an application, including your cover letter, resumé, and transcripts 

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/students/indigenous_peoples/ 

Manitoba Hydro: Physics Award

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Award Amount: $200

Who can apply?

• Students must be Indigenous, from the Fox Lake, Nelson House, Split Lake, War Lake, or York Factory communities
• Students must be enrolled in Physics 30S or 40S
• Consideration will be given based on academic performance, community involvement, and career interests

What will I have to do?

• Complete an application, including your cover letter, resumé, and transcripts 

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/students/indigenous_peoples/

Baseball Manitoba Andrew Budge Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Award Amount: $1,000

Who Should Apply?

• Manitoba residents entering their first year of post-secondary studies
• Must have past or planned participation with baseball in Manitoba (player, coach, official)

What will I have to do?

• Completed application form (available online)
• Proof of enrollment
• Essay in support of application
• References (no more than 3)
• Work / academic / volunteerism histories

How do I apply?

For more information visit: http://baseballmanitoba.msa4.rampinteractive.com/content/Scholarships 

Winnipeg Goldeyes – Baseball Manitoba “Field of Dreams” Scholarship Program

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Award Amount: Three awards of $1,000

Who Should Apply?

• Manitoba residents enrolled / planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US
• Must be a registered member of Baseball Manitoba (player, coach, official)
• Selection Criteria: athletic achievement in baseball, academics, citizenship

What will I have to do?

• Completed application form
• A letter from the Principal / Post-Secondary Administrator certifying the candidate’s scholarship, character and ability, and participation in school activities
• Transcript / copy of most recent grades

How do I apply?

For more information visit: http://baseballmanitoba.msa4.rampinteractive.com/content/Scholarships

Perimeter Aviation: Bill Wehrle Scholarship

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Award Amount: Varies

Who Should Apply?

• Canadian citizens who identify as Indigenous
• Grade 12 Diploma
• Evidenced interest in the field of aviation

What will I have to do?

• Completed application form (available online or to download)
• 500-word essay on why you want a career in aviation and why you should be the chosen candidate

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://perimeter.ca/bill-wehrle-scholarship/ 

Support Our Troops National Scholarship Program

Deadline: July 18, 2024

Award Amount: A minimum of seventy-five awards are available, ranging from $500-$3,500

Who Should Apply?

• Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents
• Dependents / Spouses (including bereaved dependents) of serving or former Canadian Armed Forces members
• Enrolled in Canadian post-secondary institution

What will I have to do?

• Completed application form
• Proof of enrolment
• Transcript
• Reference letter
• Point-form list of volunteer/ civic engagement activities
• Three-part essay

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://www.supportourtroops.ca/Get-Support/Education/Scholarships 

CUPE L 988 Entrance Award

Deadline: July 26, 2024

Award Amount: Three awards worth $1,000 each

Who can apply?

• Current members in good standing of CUPE Local 988 and their family members
• Enrolled in any full-time college, university, or accredited post-secondary program in the next school year

What will I have to do?

• Submit a completed application (available from the CUPE Local 988 office) along with:
  • Transcript of grade 12 marks
  • A short essay of career goals, community participation, extracurricular activities, and anything you deem pertinent

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://998.cupe.ca/2019/07/11/cupe-scholarships/

CAPSLE Bursary

Deadline: July 31, 2024

Award Amount: $2,000

Who can apply?

• The applicant must have been accepted to a Canadian university program in a recognized Faculty of Education and/or Faculty of Law in the 2023/24 academic year
• Priority will be given to applicants who identify as a member of a group that is under-represented in Education and/or Law

What will I have to do?

The applicant must provide the following documents in support of a Bursary application:

• Documentary proof that the applicant is accepted to a program at a recognized Faculty of Education and/or Law at a Canadian university, or will be continuing in such program, in the 2023/2024 academic year
• A short essay, up to 500 words, describing how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and why the applicant is studying Education and/or Law, including thoughtful commentary on the nexus between Education and Law
• Professionally formatted resume, including leadership experience applicable to intended area(s) of study

How do I apply? 

For more information visit: https://www.capsle.ca/bursary/ 

Westland Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: July 31, 2024

Award Amount: Varies

Who can apply?

• Students who have completed Grade 7 to 12 in any inner-Winnipeg schools
  • Students can still avail the scholarship up to 30 months from the date of their Grade 12 graduation
• Be attending Red River Polytech, University of Winnipeg or University of Manitoba

What will I have to do?

• Have a copy of your official Transcript of Records from Grade 7 to 12 (and report cards for applicants that may not have their Grade 7 and 8 marks in their Transcripts of Records)
• Use a marker to highlight your eligible marks, count them, and take note of the total count:
  • If applying toward RRC Polytech, highlight your 70% and higher final marks for each subject taken from Grade 7 to 12 inner-Winnipeg schools. You will be asked to provide us with the total count through the online form. The total count will determine your scholarship amount
  • If applying toward the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, highlight your 80% and higher final marks for each subject taken from Grade 7 to 12 inner-Winnipeg schools. You will be asked to provide us with the total count through the online form. The total count will determine your scholarship amount
• Scan your Transcript of Records (and report cards). Name the file with your last name followed by a comma then your first name (ex. Smith, Amanda) and save it as ONE PDF
• Complete the application form
• Upload the scanned copy of your highlighted Official Grade 7 to 12 Transcripts of Records (and report cards) as one file attachment to the application form
• Submit your application!

How do I apply?

For more information visit: https://westlandfoundation.ca/program/scholarship/