Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards

Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards

MITT General Bursary

MITT provides bursaries to support students facing financial challenges. These bursaries are funded by MITT, The Winnipeg Foundation, and private donors.

Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Current MITT students with financial need
Application Open Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Notification Date: Selected applicants will be contacted on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Student Budget Worksheet [PDF]

Note: Students must use their @student.mitt.ca email address to access the application.

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MITT International Scholarship

MITT scholarships celebrate excellence and leadership across various programs and communities.

Funded by the MITT Student Awards Fee, this scholarship supports international students enrolled in MITT post-secondary programs.

Amount: $1,000 each
Eligibility: 4.0 GPA, a personal statement, and completion of 1 academic term (15 weeks)
Application Open Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
Notification Date: Selected applicants will be contacted on Monday, November 30, 2026.
Application Rubric [PDF]
Application Tips [PDF]

Note: Students must use their @student.mitt.ca email address to access the application.

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Graduate Awards

MITT Graduate Awards celebrates the achievements of domestic and international students at convocation each year.

Selection Process

Award recipients are nominated by program instructors.
A selection committee reviews nominations for awards with multiple nominees.

Award Categories

MITT Program Excellence Awards: Awarded to one student in each program for the highest overall academic achievement.
MITT Award for Excellence – Top Post-Secondary: Presented to the college student with the highest combined theory and practical grade averages across all programs.
MITT Award for Excellence in Work Practicum: Recognizes a college student for outstanding attendance, grades, employability skills, and practicum performance.
MITT Citizenship Award: Honours a college student for academic success, employability skills, and on- and off-campus volunteerism and community contributions.
MITT Teacher’s Association Award: Awarded to a high school student from a sponsoring school division. Based on attendance, grades, employability skills, and practicum performance.
MITT President’s Award for Indigenous Leadership: Celebrates a graduating Indigenous student who demonstrates strong leadership skills and serves as a positive role model.
MITT President’s Award for Women in Trades: Recognizes a female-identifying student graduating from a program in a field where women are underrepresented. Criteria include grades, technical skills, contributions to the MITT community, and role model qualities.
Governor General’s Academic Medal: Awarded to the MITT High School graduate with the highest GPA in technical and academic subjects.
Dr. Jack Hunt Citizenship Award (Pembina Trails School Division): Recognizes a high school student from Oak Park or Shaftesbury High School for attendance, participation, and employability skills.
Neil Thiessen Award for Program Excellence (Pembina Trails School Division): Presented to a high school student from Vincent Massey or Fort Richmond Collegiate for exceptional performance in theory, practice, and industry participation.

External Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries

MITT scholarships celebrate excellence and leadership across various programs and communities.

Award Name	Amount	资格	Deadline	Application Process
Trades Programs
Manufacturing Trades and Technology Program Scholarship	$2,000	Students aiming to enter the manufacturing industry.	January 15	Learn More and Apply
Imperial Award for Electrical or Millwright	$2,000	Students identifying as female or Indigenous in the Electrical Applications or Millwright programs.		Apply through the MITT General Bursary application
Dewalt Trades Scholarship	$5,000	Canadian trades students.	February 28	Learn More and Apply
Women in Mining Manitoba Academic Advancement Award	Two $1,000 awards	Women enrolled in mining-related programs including Industrial Mechanic/Millwright and Electrical Applications.	October 24	Learn More and Apply
Health Care Programs
Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship	$10,000-$20,000	Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a PharmD or pharmacy technician program in Canada, and identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.	June 21	Learn More and Apply

Award Name	Amount	资格	Deadline	Application Process
Mayor’s Scholarship for Community Leadership	Five $1,000 awards	Students improving Winnipeg communities	June 2	Learn More and Apply
Manitoba Beef Producers Scholarship	Six $500 scholarships	MBP members or their children	June 23	Learn More and Apply
Gord Hannon Memorial Scholarship	$500	Manitoba resident who identifies as female and is overcoming barriers to education caused by poverty, oppression, colonization, racism, or discrimination	July 15	Learn More and Apply
Rise Above Scholarship	Up to $3,000	Single parents with sole custody	July 31	Learn More and Apply
Women in Mining Manitoba Academic Advancement Award	Two $1,000 awards	Women enrolled in mining-related programs including Industrial Mechanic/Millwright and Electrical Applications.	October 24	Learn More [URL] and Apply [PDF]
Manitoba Motor Dealers Association Annual Supplier Scholarship	Six $1,000 scholarships	Manitoba students pursuing secondary or college education leading to careers in car, truck, or heavy truck dealerships.	September 30	Learn More and Apply
Premio Campo Fogolar Award	$1,000	Students with Friuli Venezia Giulia/Veneto Heritage	October 31	Learn More and Apply
IODE Jon Sigurdsson Scholarships	Fourteen $1,000 scholarships	Varies, must be a Manitoba student pursuing post-secondary education.	August 14	Learn More and Apply

Award Name	Amount	资格	Deadline	Application Process
National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) Scholarships	Multiple $2,500 scholarships	Students entering their first year of a Canadian public post-secondary program who are children, grandchildren, or legal wards of NUPGE members	July 7	Learn More and Apply
Support Our Troops Scholarships		Canadian Armed Forces members and their families pursuing post-secondary education, in recognition of their military service and to support their educational goals.	July 20	Learn More and Apply
Horatio Alger National Vocational & Technical Scholarship	Up to $3,000	Students in vocational and technical education who demonstrate financial need and efforts to overcome adversity	Varies – check website for dates	Learn More and Apply
TC Energy Community Scholarships	Up to $5,000 each in categories that include community leadership, Indigenous students, and trades programs	Students in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico	Check website for details	Learn More and Apply

Award Name	Amount	资格	Deadline	Application Process
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) Awards	Three awards in recognition of educational pursuits and community involvement	Indigenous women, mothers, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals.	July 14	Learn More and Apply
Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship	5 scholarships are available, from $10,000 to $20,000.	First Nations, Métis or Inuit students enrolled in or accepted to a PharmD or pharmacy technician program in Canada.	July 21	Learn More and Apply
ATCO Indigenous Education Awards	Various merit-based bursaries and scholarships in support of educational and career advancement in technical fields	Indigenous students in trades or technical programs. Supports educational and career advancement in technical fields.	August 16	Learn More and Apply
Jack Jacobs Football Scholarship	Varies	High school seniors entering college in the fall who are Indigenous athletes in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, including non-football players.	August 31	Learn More and Apply
Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund Awards	30 awards valued at $2,500 each	Indigenous students addressing social barriers such as racism, sexism, and violence.	October 17	Learn More and Apply
Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships (BBF)	Varies	Indigenous students attending post-secondary education.	February 1, August 1, November 1	Learn More and Apply

Award Name	Amount	资格	Deadline	Application Process
Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship	$1,000 scholarship	Students with ongoing mental health conditions attending college	April 1	Learn More and Apply
Variety Manitoba Post-Secondary Education Awards	Awards ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 to reduce financial barriers	Students with permanent disabilities	June 30	Learn More and Apply
Eleanor Pluchinski Memorial Scholarship	Five $1,000 scholarships in recognition of resilience and determination in overcoming obstacles	Students facing mental health challenges	June 30	Learn More and Apply

Scholarship Guides and Research Tools

In addition to exploring the resource below, we encourage you to:

Search online for scholarships specific to your industry or program of study.
Explore funding options tied to your interests, such as sports, volunteerism, or cultural associations.
Investigate awards offered through unions or corporate sponsorships via family employers.

ScholarshipsCanada

A comprehensive database of scholarships, bursaries, and grants for Canadian students. Search by field of study, institution, and location.

Visit ScholarshipsCanada

Yconic

Connects students to scholarships, bursaries, and financial opportunities. Includes resources and tools to navigate post-secondary education.

Visit Yconic

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)

Advocates for accessible education and employment for post-secondary students with disabilities. Offers the NEADS National Student Awards Program for students with disabilities.

Visit NEADS

ScholarTree

Simplifies scholarship searches by matching students with eligible awards. Enables direct applications through the platform.

Visit ScholarTree

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)

A government resource offering tools for informed financial decisions. Includes guides on budgeting, student loans, and planning for education.

Visit FCAC

Futures Forward Scholarship Guide

Aimed at supporting current and former youth in care in Manitoba.

Provides details on scholarships, bursaries, and financial assistance programs.

Visit Futures Forward

Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards

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