The University of Manitoba scholarships overview 2025 has been prepared to help both domestic and international students better understand the wide range of funding opportunities offered at UM each year. More than $40 million is awarded annually through scholarships and bursaries to support outstanding achievement and financial need.
Types of Scholarships and Bursaries
1. Entrance Scholarships
Automatic consideration is provided for new undergraduate students based on high school academic records. Major awards include:
- Queen Elizabeth II Entrance Scholarship (~ 95%+ average): $3,000
- Guertin Centennial (~ 90%+): $2,000
- Hogg Centennial (~ 85%+): $1,000
Additional distinguished awards such as the Isabel Auld, Chancellors’, and President’s Laureate Scholarships are granted to top-ranking applicants with minimum 95% averages; these may be renewable for up to three years
2. International Undergraduate Scholarships
International first-year students who have achieved at least 85% in high school and have applied by March 1 are eligible. Award values vary: 95%+ = $3,000; 90%+: $2,000; 85%+: $1,000
Continuing international undergraduate students who complete at least 24 credit hours and earn a sessional GPA of 3.5+ are also considered for merit-based scholarships through ranking by GPA until funds are exhausted
3. Scholarships for Current Students
A range of awards is available to returning undergraduate and graduate students. These typically require full-time registration and a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Specific opportunities include the Shirley Bradshaw Scholarship, Harland Family Award, Linden Woods Community Foundation Scholarship, and more, all usually with application deadlines around October 1
4. General Bursaries (Financial Need-Based)
Bursaries provide financial assistance ranging from ~$400 to $1,000 per year and are awarded based on demonstrated financial need and academic standing. Over $14 million is distributed annually through the General Bursary application via Aurora
5. Supplemental and Specific Bursaries
Within the general bursary process, supplemental awards are offered to specific groups, such as Indigenous students, youth-in-care, staff dependents, and military families. Special bursaries like the Louis Riel Bursary, AESES Bursary, Michael McAdam & Wendy Smith Bursary, and Victoria Inn Bursary are available, each typically requiring October 1 applications alongside the main bursary application
Application Deadlines & Eligibility Summary
- Admission & Entrance Scholarship consideration: Apply by March 1, 2025
- Entrance Bursary application: Submit by July 15, 2025
- General Bursary & supplemental applications: Available in early August, due by October 1, 2025
- Youth-in-care grant renewal deadline: March 31, renewable until June 1 each year
How Applications Are Processed
All entrance scholarship applicants are automatically reviewed when admission and transcripts are submitted. Additional applications are required for specific entrance awards.
General bursary applications are submitted through the Aurora Student Portal, including budgeting documentation. Renewal requirements typically include maintaining full‑time enrollment and GPA thresholds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can international students apply for need‑based bursaries?
A1: Yes—international students with at least 12 months residency in Canada and who meet financial need criteria can apply via the General Bursary (Fall/Winter). However, first‑year international students are not eligible for that program.
Q2: Is it necessary to apply separately for entrance scholarships?
A2: Most entrance scholarships are awarded automatically. However, specific awards like BMO Leader of Tomorrow and Schulich Leader scholarships require separate applications by the March 1 deadline
Q3: Are scholarships renewable?
A3: Many awards (e.g., Entrance Scholarships, bursaries) are renewable if academic standing (GPA) and full‑time enrollment criteria are maintained in subsequent years.
Q4: What amount is typically given through bursaries?
A4: Bursary awards range from CAD 400 to CAD 1,000 per year. In total, over CAD 14 million is distributed across various bursary programs.
Summary Table
| Award Type | Eligibility | Range of Awards | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Scholarships | High school merit (85%–95%+) | $1,000–$3,000 | March 1 |
| International Undergraduate | International, high school GPA ≥85% | $1,000–$3,000 | March 1 |
| Returning Student Scholarships | Full-time enrolment, GPA ≥ 3.0 | Varies by award | Typically Oct 1 |
| General Bursaries | Financial need + GPA (≥2.0 undergrad) | CAD 400–1,000 | Oct 1 (application opens Aug) |
| Supplemental Bursaries | Specific criteria (Indigenous, staff) | CAD 475–1,000+ | Oct 1 |
To Do Next (Steps for Applicants)
- Prepare and submit your admission application by March 1 to be eligible for entrance scholarships.
- If eligible, complete any required separate applications for awards like Schulich or BMO Leader.
- From early August, log into Aurora and submit the General Bursary application by October 1. Include required financial documentation.
- Complete any supplemental bursary forms for specific awards (e.g. Indigenous, youth in care) by same deadline.
- If awarded, ensure you meet renewal criteria—maintain full-time status and required GPA.
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