Outside Scholarships

This page lists some of the awards, scholarships and bursaries that students may be eligible to apply for.  Students are encouraged to check out additional outside award opportunities at sites like Scholar TreeStudent Scholarships, Scholarship Canada, Student Awards, Universities Canada, or Canada Learning Hub.

Reminders and further information about upcoming scholarships will be shared through the WCMC Post-Secondary Information Team.  Students must request to be added to this team with the guidance department.

Post-Secondary Entrance Scholarships

Scholarship Name Eligibility & Value Deadline Website
 University of Manitoba

Grade 12 Marks (calculation based on approved courses):

Level 1 ($3000) Avg 95%+

Level 2 ($2,000) Avg 90.0-94.9%

 Level 3 ($1,000) Avg 85.0-89.9%
*Check out the U of M awards page for additional entrance scholarships 

March 1  LINK
University of Winnipeg 

Grade 12 Marks (calculation based on approved courses):

Level 1 ($2,250) Avg 95%+

Level 2 ($1,750) Avg 90.0-94.9%

 Level 3 ($1,100) Avg 85.0-89.9% 

March 1  LINK
Assiniboine Community College  Varies Varies LINK
 Red River College Polytechnic Varies Varies LINK
 Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Varies  Varies LINK
 Brandon University Grade 11 or 12 Marks (calculation based on approved courses): 

Level 1 ($2,000): avg 95%+

Level 2 ($1,700) Avg 92.5-94.9%

 Level 3 ($1,400) Avg 90.0-92.4%

Level 4 ($1,100) Avg 87.5-89.9%

Level 5 ($800) Avg 85.0-87.4%

 March 1 LINK
Canadian Mennonite University  Grade 11 or 12 Marks (calculation based on approved courses):

Level 1 ($3000): Avg 95%+

Level 2 ($2000) Avg 90–94.9%

Level 3 ($1000) Avg 85–89.9%
 February 28  LINK
 Providence University College Varies  Varies LINK
 Booth University College   Varies Varies LINK
 University College of the North Varies  Varies  LINK
 Universite de Saint-Boniface Varies March 1 LINK 


Specific Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarship Name Eligibility & Value  Deadline
Website
 TD Scholarship for Community Leadership  $70,000 over 4 years
Have you shown a commitment to making a positive difference in your community?  Then apply for this scholarship.
October 22, 2025  LINK
 

LORAN Scholarship

$100,000 over 4 years
Students excelling in service, leadership and character should apply.

October 16, 2025

 LINK

  University of Manitoba 
Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship
 
The BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship program highlights exceptional high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic giftedness. Each scholarship is valued at $16,000, allocated over four years of study.  A total of 9 scholarships are available.  
 
 December 1, 2025    LINK
 University of Manitoba Indigenous 
Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship  

 These scholarships are designed to recognize and support exceptional Indigenous high school graduates who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and academic giftedness.
 
 December 1, 2025  LINK 
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Providing University scholarships to students who exemplify the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox by volunteering and giving back to their communities. 

Opens Beginning of November 2025
Closes December 1, 2025
 LINK
 Schulich Leader Scholarship $120, 000 over 4 years
You need to be applying to program in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math at select Universities.

 
January 29, 2025

*School is able to select one applicant to nominate. Keep an eye on WCMC PS TEAM
 LINK
 Storwell Self-Storage Bursary for Foster Children
$2000
If you have been in Foster Care at any point in your life, you may be eligible for this award.

 December 31, 2025  LINK
Mensa Canada Scholarship  $1000 - $2500 Jan 31, 2025 LINK
 Athena Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship $3000
*Eligible only to women 
TBD  LINK
 Altona Community Foundation Future Ag Leader Scholarship $2,400
*Only students from WCMC may apply
*Must be enrolled in Post-secondary Ag program
May 31, 2026  LINK
 Sport Manitoba Scholarships Varies TBD LINK
G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship 
$5000
Students with Ag Tech and Innovation goals in their post-secondary education should apply.

Opens February 25, 2026  LINK
 Mennonite Central Committee Scholarships & Bursaries Varies Varies LINK
 QUEST for Excellence
$1000
Essay required to apply for this award.

March 6, 2026  LINK
 Alexander Josephson Memorial Scholarship
2 x $2500
Awarded to one male and one female hockey player who demonstrates strong leadership and team play, high scholastic standing, a hard working attitude, and is proceeding to a post-secondary institution.

 April 10, 2026  LINK
 Merit Contractors Builders of Tomorrow Scholarship 
 2 x $1000
Awarded to one male and one female who exemplify dedication, leadership, and a strong work ethic on and off the field. The scholarship will help support the student athletes post-secondary education in a construction related field.

 May 1, 2026 LINK
 

Dr. Dale Iwanoczko Memorial Scholarship

$1000
Awarded to rural and urban volleyball players
 
December 14, 2025 LINK 
Fred Stevenson Award  
$1500
Awarded to hockey players who demonstrate skill, leadership, and community involvement.  

April 10, 2026  LINK
 Garett Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship
2 x $500 

Awarded to basketball players who demonstrate skill, leadership, and community involvement.
  
 April 10, 2026  LINK  

Ken 'Friar' Nicolson Award


 $1500 
Awarded to a high school hockey player who is recognized for a combination of excellence in athletics, academics, and community service.

 April 10, 2026   LINK
  Sami Jo Small Award

$1500 
Awarded to a high female high school hockey player who is recognized for a combination of excellence in athletics, academics, and community service.

 April 10, 2026   LINK 
 Manitoba's Credit Unions Scholar Athlete  

$2000 
Presented to four students annually who maintain a minimum of 85% average and participate in at least two interscholastic high school athletic activities.

 
TBD
LINK
Winipeg Jets Alumni and Friends Hockey Scholarships  

$2500 
Awarded to one male and one female graduating hockey player.  The award is based on the person's on-ice skills and achievements, as well as off-ice activities including: Leadership in school and community, participation in school and community activities.

April 10, 2026  LINK  
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
Amounts Vary Scholarship awards for Undergraduate Studies, Technical Voc
ational Studies, and Graduate Studies.

Undergraduate Deadline is March 31, 2026 
Technical/Vocational Applications open April 1, 2026
LINK 
Manitoba Student Aid Grants 
Amounts Vary
Manitoba Student Aid now offers a Canada Student Grant Option for full-time applicants.  This option allows students to receive the federal grants they are eligible for without taking on loan funding.
 
Applications Open June 2026   LINK 
INDSPIRE Scholarships and Bursaries 
Amounts Vary

Scholarships and Bursaries for Post-Secondary Education for Indigenous students.
  
 Applications Open May 1, 2026   LINK 
 Motor Vehicle Industry of Manitoba
$1500 Scholarships are available to Secondary and Post-Secondary students preparing for Red Seal Certification as Automotive Mechanical Technicians, Automotive Collision Repair Technicians, Automotive Collision Refinishing Technicians, Heavy Duty Truck Transport Technicians, and Heavy Duty Transport Trailer Technicians. 
 
 April 17, 2026  LINK 

Access Credit Union "Tell Us Your Story" Scholarship

3 x $5000 & 4 x $2500
Scholarships are available to MB students who plan to continue their education at a recognized Post-Secondary institution.

Open March 12, 2026 - April 30, 2026   LINK

APPLICATION

 Manitoba Hydro Bursaries for Employment Equity Groups

Amounts Vary depending on Bursary  September 1 - October 15  LINK 

Manitoba Hydro Engineering and Electrical Technology Scholarships

Amounts Vary depending on Bursary   September 1 - October 15  LINK
 
Manitoba Hydro Awards and Bursaries for Indigenous Peoples

 Amounts Vary depending on Scholarship or Bursary    September 1 - October 15  LINK
 
Manitoba Hydro Scholarships and Bursaries for Women

 Amounts Vary depending on Scholarship or Bursary   September 1 - October 15 LINK 

Hockey Manitoba Scholarship
 

 Various Amounts 
Scholarships are for Student athletes who are Hockey Manitoba members and Manitoba residents attending post-secondary education within Canada. Applicant must be a graduating High School student. Note: Applicants cannot be a carded Junior Hockey player.
  
  April 1, 2026 LINK
Todd Davidson Memorial Scholarship


$1000
Awarded annually to a Hockey Manitoba member in good standing who:
Has risen above personal challenges in their life; Shows a hard working, diligent approach to the game of hockey; Displays strong leadership skills and community involvement;  Graduating high school and proceeding to a post-secondary education on a full or part-time basis.

  April 1, 2026  LINK
 Don Kuryk Scholarship
$1500
Scholarship recognizes the achievements of a young hockey official who aspires to a Post-Secondary education. One scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving Hockey Manitoba official.

  April 1, 2026  LINK

Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship
 

$6 x $1000

Scholarship awarded to MBP members or their children.  Preference will be given to those pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career that 
would be beneficial to the rural economy Manitoba.
 
 
June 19, 2026
 LINK

Mark Dickof Memorial Scholarship
 

$250.00
The award is open to any student or team of students who can demonstrate positive leadership in addressing mental health and wellbeing among their peers through action, raising awareness, and or achieving greater sensitivity to and/or de-stigmatization of mental health and wellbeing.

 
May 15, 2026   LINK

OTHER FINANCE OPTIONS:
If you are anticipating financial need when attending post-secondary education, applying for a student loan may be another option for students.   Check out the Manitoba Student Aid website  HERE.

Border Land School Division

Border Land School Division acknowledges that the communities and schools located within Border Land School Division sit on Treaty 1 and Treaty 3 land, the original lands of the Anishinaabe peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Border Land School Division respects the treaties that were made on these treaty areas and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with our Indigenous communities in a spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.