University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies

Upcoming Award Deadlines

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If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Graduate Awards team at graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca and we will be happy to assist remotely via email. Your patience is appreciated, and please rest assured that your email will receive a response as soon as possible based on priorities and time-sensitivity.

UM STRIKE RELIEF FUND
$1,000 for full-time studies and $500 for part-time studies · For Master's & PhD students
Eligibility: Due to the strike, some students may be experiencing unexpected financial hardship. Some examples of requests for support that are a direct result of the strike could include: additional housing costs due to the extension of the fall term, additional housing costs due to a roommate leaving, resulting in a student having to pay extra rent, loss of wages, additional food costs over the holiday break due to the extension of the fall term, unexpected childcare expenses due to the extension of the fall term and unexpected flight arrangements/changes.
Deadline: The application form is available in the Aurora Student Portal, and will close once funds are depleted.
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INDIGENOUS DOCTORAL PROGRAM FELLOWSHIPS
Three fellowships valued at $20,000, and renewable for up to three years · For first year PhD students
Research Field(s): The purpose of these awards is to reward the academic achievements of Canadian Indigenous graduate students enrolled full-time in the first year of a Doctoral program offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Deadline: January 28, 2022
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DELANEY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
$4,400 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to Canadian Indigenous graduate students enrolled full-time in the first two years of a Master’s program, or first four years of a Doctoral program at the University of Manitoba. Awards will be offered to meritorious graduate students who demonstrate significant research or scholarly ability or potential.
Deadline: January 28, 2022
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MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
Four awards at $10,500 approx (award amount subject to change) · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate studies in the United States or the United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  
Deadline: February 1, 2022
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MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP
$8,500 approx (average amount subject to change) · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate studies in any field in Canada or elsewhere.
Deadline: February 1, 2022
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CANADIAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION (CWRA)
Six prizes valued from $1,500 to $5,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Applied, Natural or Social Science aspects of water resources.
Deadline: February 14, 2022
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DR. JAMES A. CAMPBELL YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
Up to $5,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Description: An award of up to $5,000 is offered by the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) for work done in Canada (or by an investigator from Canada temporarily working elsewhere and committed to return to Canada) of a scientific, applied science, medical, and/or social nature relevant to celiac disease (gluten-induced enteropathy), dermatitis herpetiformis or other gluten related disorders.
Research Field(s): Celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten related disorders.
Deadline: February 14, 2022
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HUGH C. MORRIS EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING FELLOWSHIP
Up to a max of $40,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Open to students studying in a field related to earth, geosciences, environment, alternative energy, water, climate change, sustainability, or to the social impact, social sciences or design sciences related to these areas, and is designed to provide a unique experiential travel program designed by the student.
Deadline: February 18, 2022
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THE MAPLE LEAF CENTRE FOR ACTION ON FOOD SECURITY- FEED OPPORTUNITY
Three $15,000 scholarships available for research spanning up to two years commencing in the 2022-23 academic year · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Conducting thesis research focused on the determinants, risk factors, impacts, and efficacy of proposed interventions on food insecurity in Canada. 
Deadline: February 18, 2022 - Proposals Due
Scholarships awarded in May 2022
Contact: merryn.maynard@mapleleaf.com 
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MANITOBA CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION AWARDS (MCCA)
$500 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Open to Manitoba residents, current personal MCCA member, and studying a research topic applicable to the child care field as determined by the Awards Committee appointed by the Manitoba Child Care Association.
Deadline: February 22, 2022
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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD
Five $3,000 cash prizes, plus a citation certificate · For PhD graduates – must have submitted a dissertation during 2021 calendar year (Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021)
Research Field(s): Applied sciences, health sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences
Deadline: February 28, 2022
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ETHICS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Two $3,000 stipends available to be awarded· For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Applications are encouraged from students in all fields. The aim of the fellowship is to support graduate students who do research in the field of ethics, or to encourage students in other field to consider the ethical implications of their work, to integrate ethics into their research, and to promote understanding of ethics as it relates to their areas of study.
Deadline: February 28, 2022
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CAROLYNNE BOIVIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FAMILY OR GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Two scholarships will be offered, valued at a minimum of $4,000 each · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): For research in family or gender-based violence.
Deadline: February 28, 2022
See PDF attached to this email for scholarship information
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SARIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Stronach International Inc.
Two winners from each of Canada’s ten provinces, plus two Indigenous student winners will be selected for a total of 22 winners. Prizes are valued up to $100,000 and are payable directly to the student. · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Open to students across Canada that attend a Canadian University. For full information on the award and how to apply, please visit the SARIT Scholarship website or email info@saritscholarship.com.
Deadline: March 18, 2022
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DARRYL DACOMBE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): This scholarship is available to students who have been diagnosed with epilepsy or a seizure disorder and who are planning on pursuing post-secondary education in the 2022-23 academic year. For more detailed information and a copy of the application form for this scholarship, please contact the Epilepsy and Seizure Association of Manitoba at epilepsy.seizures@gmail.com.
Deadline: March 31, 2022
 
CSA GROUP RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
$10,000 · For Master's students
Research Field(s): Unrestricted
Description: CSA Group Graduate Scholarships support graduate students in the pursuit of knowledge generation related to standards. Graduate students at the Master’s level studying at a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university are eligible to apply. Please view website and contact CSA for additional information.
Deadline: March 31, 2022
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CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): This scholarship funds research on the protection of minority and human rights in Canada in order to reduce the potential for abuse of cultural minorities. For more information contact MCC Canada (Attn: CJMS inquiry).
Deadline: April 1, 2022
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