External Opportunities
Throughout Manitoba and Canada, there are many organizations who sponsor student scholarships. Future and current MITT students are encouraged to research and apply for every scholarship and award where they meet some or all of the eligibility criteria.
Search for scholarships specific to an industry or program of study, or for other interests and activities such as: sports affiliations, volunteerism and community involvement; religious/cultural associations; unions or corporate scholarships through parents or family member's employers. Below are some examples.
Mayor's Scholarship for Community Leadership Five $1000 scholarships for students involved in activities that improve Winnipeg communities.
Premio Campo Fogolar Award $1,000 for students with Friuli Venezia Giulia/Veneto Heritage. Apply before 31 October 2022.
Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship Six $500 scholarships for MBP members or their children. Deadline to apply is usually in early November.
National Union of Public and General Employees Tell Us Why Unions Matter. Ongoing, no deadline to apply.
TransCanada Community Scholarships for community leadership, Indigenous students, and trades programs.
Horatio Alger National Vocational & Technical Scholarship Up to $3,000 to pursue vocational and technical education.
Support Our Troops Scholarships for current/former members of the military and their families.
Storwell's Foster Children Bursary Program awards $2,000 annually to an applicant formerly in foster care to help them attend post-secondary education.
For Indigenous Students
ATCO Indigenous Education Awards Merit-based bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students entering a trades or technical program.
Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund Awards acknowledge Indigenous students who are making a difference in eliminating the barriers of racism, sexism, violence and indifference in society. Apply for one of 30 awards valued at $2,500 each, deadline Dec. 31, 2021.
Native Women's Association of Canada awards for Indigenous women, mothers, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse peoples. Three different awards are being offered with application deadlines in late July. Click the link and see Scholarships and Bursaries in the menu. |
Scholarship Search Tools
Our staff can provide general advice on funding sources and applications.
Contact studentawards@mitt.ca, or 204-989-6512.
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