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FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – May 20, 2026
by Graduate Communications 20 May '26

20 May '26

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies logo]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> Upcoming Award Deadlines ________________________________ To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid> If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Graduate Awards team at graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> and we will be happy to assist 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. UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's scholarship $20,000; Doctoral scholarship $25,000 · For Full-Time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit. Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…> LOIS M. BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable Fellowships – Total Value max $16,100 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Child Development Details: The fellowship provides financial assistance to graduate students for master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation research that pertains to the development of the child (birth to 12 years). Deadline: June 1, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CIHR 2026 Q&A SESSIONS FOR TRAINEES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN HEALTH RESEARCH The CIHR will be offering two MS Teams Q&A sessions to trainees, postdoctoral researchers and institution staff regarding award programs that are offered. Research Field(s): Health Details: The sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS teams events. Please attend one of the sessions below that best suit your schedule. Registration is required. Dates: Live MS Teams Sessions * Q&A session June 2, 2026 (in English) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…> * Q&A session June 4, 2026 (in French) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…> CANADA RESEARCH TRAINING AWARDS SUITE – RESEARCH TRAVEL SUPPLEMENTS (CRTAS-RTS)<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-research-traini…> Research study supplements valued at $9,000 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who currently hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier), are registered at the University of Manitoba and will be temporarily conducting research outside of Canada Deadline: June 10, 2026, at 7:59pm EST More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ADALSTEINN KRISTJANSSON TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at min $20,000 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Science and Arts Details: The purpose of the fund is to reward academic achievements of students who have completed an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba within the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Arts within the past five years and have chosen to pursue graduate studies at an accredited university in Europe, the United States of America, or Canada (NOT including the University of Manitoba or any of its affiliated colleges) Deadline: June 17, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF WINNIPEG SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $3,000 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Arts Details: To support outstanding students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from either the University of Manitoba or the University of Winnipeg and have chosen to pursue studies in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at any university recognized by Graduate Women International Deadline: June 17, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities RDH FELLOWSHIP<https://www.rdh.com/rdh-fellowship/> Variable awards & value · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing studies in building science, engineering, architecture, energy performance, sustainability or building enclosure design. Details: Must be enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an accredited post-secondary institution Contact: Questions and applications directed to: fellowship(a)rdh.com<mailto:fellowship@rdh.com> Deadline: May 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.rdh.com/rdh-fellowship/> THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MONTREAL<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/> Various Scholarships available - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): For all different fields of study and different levels of academic standing. Details: Full-time Master and PhD students Deadline: May 31, 2026 More Info<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/> KATHLEEN & RUSSELL LANE LEADERSHIP AWARD<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/> One award of $1,500 applied directly to tuition Research Field(s): Preferably be studying in areas of: Organizational Behaviour, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Sociology or Psychology Details: Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and must be a Masters or PhD at a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution Contact: For any questions, please contact studentawards(a)calgaryfoundation.org<mailto:studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org> Deadline: June 15, 2026 More Info<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/> THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS) RESEARCH TRAINING AWARDS<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> Scholarship valued at $30,000 available with a training budget of $2,500/year to a maximum of $5,000. Research Field(s): Joint programs with a professional degree (including professional programs such as master’s/RN) as well as clinically oriented programs of study are eligible, if they have a significant research component. Details: Open to Canadian or Permanent Resident students from a Canadian institution who are Black or Indigenous. Contact: research(a)cancer.ca<mailto:research@cancer.ca> Deadline: Abstract- June 30, 2026, 5pm EST. More Info<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> THE DRAKE LAW FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship> Scholarship is valued at $5,000 CAD (one award available) – For Canadian citizens and permanent residents Research Field(s): Academic excellence, commitment to a career in law (preference for those interested in family law), and extracurricular/leadership involvement. Details: Open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who will be entering their first year (1L) of a J.D. program at an accredited Ontario law school in Fall 2026 Scholarship Overview: https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship How to Apply: https://www.drakelaw.ca/scholarship-how-to-apply Deadline: June 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> THE GENEVA CHALLENGE 2026<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge> 1st Place CHF 10,000 ($17,445.00 CAD), 2nd Place CHF 5,000 ($8,722.50 CAD), 3rd Place CHF 2,500 ($4,361.25 CAD) – Also, finalist teams will be flown to Geneva for the award ceremony (one team per continent) Research Field(s): Masters student teams from around the world, across all disciplines to develop bold, innovative, and actionable solutions for global challenges to the future of work Details: Masters students in teams of 3 to 5 people from any discipline and any country Email for questions: geneva.challenge(a)graduateinstitute.ch<mailto:geneva.challenge@graduateinstitute.ch> Registration: Form is available at https://forms.gle/6nar7ELUrZKBvbzP6 and the Deadline to register is April 24, 2026 at 23:59 CET Submissions Due: July 11, 2026 at 23:59 CET More Info<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge> NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship> Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields. Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…> [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · Awards Support<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request to Graduate.Studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca>

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FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – May 13, 2026
by Graduate Communications 13 May '26

13 May '26

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies logo]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> Upcoming Award Deadlines ________________________________ To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid> If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Graduate Awards team at graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> and we will be happy to assist 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. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA FELLOWSHPS<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $5,000 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Details: Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> CENTRE ON AGING BETTY HAVENS MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $3,000 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> DR. BARBARA PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): is conducting or will conduct thesis research in the area of social gerontology Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> EIRIKUR AND THORBJORG STEPHANSON SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Award, variable value · For PhD students Research Field(s): Conducting research directly related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s disease in the Province of Manitoba Details: Those who apply for this fellowship will be considered for the McCrorie-West Family Fellowship in Alzheimer’s Research Deadline: May 15, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ESTHER AND SAMUEL MILMOT SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing a program which bears on gerontology either in the Faculty of Arts or in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies with the principal field of study in a department of the Faculty of Arts. Details: Full-time grad students in the Faculty of Arts only Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> JACK MACDONELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON AGING<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $4,500 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> MCCRORIE-WEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Award (1) Renewable award, variable value · For PhD students Research Field(s): Conducting research directly related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s disease in the Province of Manitoba Details: Those who apply for this fellowship will be considered for the Eirikur & Thorbjorg Stephanson Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $1,500 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing research focused on human aging that has the potential to enhance the lives of the aging population. Details: Canadian citizen or Permanent resident, enrolled Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's scholarship $20,000; Doctoral scholarship $25,000 · For Full-Time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit. Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…> LOIS M. BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable Fellowships – Total Value max $16,100 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Child Development Details: The fellowship provides financial assistance to graduate students for master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation research that pertains to the development of the child (birth to 12 years). Deadline: June 1, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CIHR 2026 Q&A SESSIONS FOR TRAINEES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN HEALTH RESEARCH The CIHR will be offering two MS Teams Q&A sessions to trainees, postdoctoral researchers and institution staff regarding award programs that are offered. Research Field(s): Health Details: The sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS teams events. Please attend one of the sessions below that best suit your schedule. Registration is required. Dates: Live MS Teams Sessions * Q&A session June 2, 2026 (in English) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…> * Q&A session June 4, 2026 (in French) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…> CANADA RESEARCH TRAINING AWARDS SUITE – RESEARCH TRAVEL SUPPLEMENTS (CRTAS-RTS)<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-research-traini…> Research study supplements valued at $9,000 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who currently hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier), are registered at the University of Manitoba and will be temporarily conducting research outside of Canada Deadline: June 10, 2026, at 7:59pm EST More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities 2026 ORDER OF THE WHITE ROSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<https://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application> (14) Scholarships of $50,000 each accompanied by a leadership and mentoring program – For Canadian women in Engineering enrolling as a graduate student Details: The award is intended to support women who demonstrate leadership and resilience in Engineering, specializing in fields such as nanotechnology and advocacy. Application Information: Open to Women who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents who must be a graduate of a Canadian engineering program (received bachelor’s degree in Dec, May, or Aug preceding the application). Deadline: May 15, 2026 More Info<https://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application> RDH FELLOWSHIP<https://www.rdh.com/rdh-fellowship/> (1) Variable awards & value · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing studies in building science, engineering, architecture, energy performance, sustainability or building enclosure design. Details: Must be enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an accredited post-secondary institution Contact: Questions and applications directed to: fellowship(a)rdh.com<mailto:fellowship@rdh.com> Deadline: May 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.rdh.com/rdh-fellowship/> THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MONTREAL<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/> Various Scholarships available - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): For all different fields of study and different levels of academic standing. Details: Full-time Master and PhD students Deadline: May 31, 2026 More Info<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/> KATHLEEN & RUSSELL LANE LEADERSHIP AWARD<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/> One award of $1,500 applied directly to tuition Research Field(s): Preferably be studying in areas of: Organizational Behaviour, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Sociology or Psychology Details: Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and must be a Masters or PhD at a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution Contact: For any questions, please contact studentawards(a)calgaryfoundation.org<mailto:studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org> Deadline: June 15, 2026 More Info<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/> THE DRAKE LAW FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship> Scholarship is valued at $5,000 CAD (one award available) – For Canadian citizens and permanent residents Research Field(s): Academic excellence, commitment to a career in law (preference for those interested in family law), and extracurricular/leadership involvement. Details: Open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who will be entering their first year (1L) of a J.D. program at an accredited Ontario law school in Fall 2026 Scholarship Overview: https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship How to Apply: https://www.drakelaw.ca/scholarship-how-to-apply Deadline: June 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> THE GENEVA CHALLENGE 2026<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge> 1st Place CHF 10,000 ($17,445.00 CAD), 2nd Place CHF 5,000 ($8,722.50 CAD), 3rd Place CHF 2,500 ($4,361.25 CAD) – Also, finalist teams will be flown to Geneva for the award ceremony (one team per continent) Research Field(s): Masters student teams from around the world, across all disciplines to develop bold, innovative, and actionable solutions for global challenges to the future of work Details: Masters students in teams of 3 to 5 people from any discipline and any country Email for questions: geneva.challenge(a)graduateinstitute.ch<mailto:geneva.challenge@graduateinstitute.ch> Registration: Form is available at https://forms.gle/6nar7ELUrZKBvbzP6 and the Deadline to register is April 24, 2026 at 23:59 CET Submissions Due: July 11, 2026 at 23:59 CET More Info<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge> NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship> Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields. Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…> [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · Awards Support<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request to Graduate.Studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca>

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FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – May 6, 2026
by Graduate Communications 06 May '26

06 May '26

[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies logo]<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> Upcoming Award Deadlines ________________________________ To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlines<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid> If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Graduate Awards team at graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> and we will be happy to assist 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. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA FELLOWSHPS<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $5,000 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Details: Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> CENTRE ON AGING BETTY HAVENS MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $3,000 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> DR. BARBARA PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): is conducting or will conduct thesis research in the area of social gerontology Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> EIRIKUR AND THORBJORG STEPHANSON SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Award, variable value · For PhD students Research Field(s): Conducting research directly related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s disease in the Province of Manitoba Details: Those who apply for this fellowship will be considered for the McCrorie-West Family Fellowship in Alzheimer’s Research Deadline: May 15, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> ESTHER AND SAMUEL MILMOT SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing a program which bears on gerontology either in the Faculty of Arts or in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies with the principal field of study in a department of the Faculty of Arts. Details: Full-time grad students in the Faculty of Arts only Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> JACK MACDONELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON AGING<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $4,500 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> MCCRORIE-WEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Award (1) Renewable award, variable value · For PhD students Research Field(s): Conducting research directly related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s disease in the Province of Manitoba Details: Those who apply for this fellowship will be considered for the Eirikur & Thorbjorg Stephanson Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> Scholarship valued at $1,500 - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Pursuing research focused on human aging that has the potential to enhance the lives of the aging population. Details: Canadian citizen or Permanent resident, enrolled Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Master's scholarship $20,000; Doctoral scholarship $25,000 · For Full-Time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit. Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…> LOIS M. BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Variable Fellowships – Total Value max $16,100 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Child Development Details: The fellowship provides financial assistance to graduate students for master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation research that pertains to the development of the child (birth to 12 years). Deadline: June 1, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> CIHR 2026 Q&A SESSIONS FOR TRAINEES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN HEALTH RESEARCH The CIHR will be offering two MS Teams Q&A sessions to trainees, postdoctoral researchers and institution staff regarding award programs that are offered. Research Field(s): Health Details: The sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS teams events. Please attend one of the sessions below that best suit your schedule. Registration is required. Dates: Live MS Teams Sessions * Q&A session June 2, 2026 (in English) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…> * Q&A session June 4, 2026 (in French) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…> CANADA RESEARCH TRAINING AWARDS SUITE – RESEARCH TRAVEL SUPPLEMENTS (CRTAS-RTS)<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-research-traini…> Research study supplements valued at $9,000 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who currently hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier), are registered at the University of Manitoba and will be temporarily conducting research outside of Canada Deadline: June 10, 2026, at 7:59pm EST More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Other Opportunities DE CHASTELAIN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME<https://www.icuf.ie/scholarships/de-chastelain-scholarship-programme/> 18 Scholarships awarded each year of up to $16,500 Research Field(s): The programme is open to researchers and academics across all disciplines, aiming to reach a broad and diverse cohort of applicants across disciplines and institutions in both Canada and Ireland. Details: Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and be a resident in Canada at the time of application. Applicants must hold a PhD – both Emerging Scholars (within 7 years of PhD) and Established Scolars, with a significant proportion reserved for emerging researchers. Contact: For further information, please contact info(a)icuf.ie<mailto:info@icuf.ie> Deadline: May 11, 2026 More Info<https://www.icuf.ie/scholarships/de-chastelain-scholarship-programme/> 2026 ORDER OF THE WHITE ROSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<https://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application> (14) Scholarships of $50,000 each accompanied by a leadership and mentoring program – For Canadian women in Engineering enrolling as a graduate student Details: The award is intended to support women who demonstrate leadership and resilience in Engineering, specializing in fields such as nanotechnology and advocacy. Application Information: Open to Women who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents who must be a graduate of a Canadian engineering program (received bachelor’s degree in Dec, May, or Aug preceding the application). Deadline: May 15, 2026 More Info<https://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application> THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MONTREAL<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/> Various Scholarships available - For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): For all different fields of study and different levels of academic standing. Details: Full-time Master and PhD students Deadline: May 31, 2026 More Info<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/> KATHLEEN & RUSSELL LANE LEADERSHIP AWARD<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/> One award of $1,500 applied directly to tuition Research Field(s): Preferably be studying in areas of: Organizational Behaviour, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Sociology or Psychology Details: Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and must be a Masters or PhD at a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution Contact: For any questions, please contact studentawards(a)calgaryfoundation.org<mailto:studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org> Deadline: June 15, 2026 More Info<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/> THE DRAKE LAW FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship> Scholarship is valued at $5,000 CAD (one award available) – For Canadian citizens and permanent residents Research Field(s): Academic excellence, commitment to a career in law (preference for those interested in family law), and extracurricular/leadership involvement. Details: Open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who will be entering their first year (1L) of a J.D. program at an accredited Ontario law school in Fall 2026 Scholarship Overview: https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship How to Apply: https://www.drakelaw.ca/scholarship-how-to-apply Deadline: June 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> THE GENEVA CHALLENGE 2026<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge> 1st Place CHF 10,000 ($17,445.00 CAD), 2nd Place CHF 5,000 ($8,722.50 CAD), 3rd Place CHF 2,500 ($4,361.25 CAD) – Also, finalist teams will be flown to Geneva for the award ceremony (one team per continent) Research Field(s): Masters student teams from around the world, across all disciplines to develop bold, innovative, and actionable solutions for global challenges to the future of work Details: Masters students in teams of 3 to 5 people from any discipline and any country Email for questions: geneva.challenge(a)graduateinstitute.ch<mailto:geneva.challenge@graduateinstitute.ch> Registration: Form is available at https://forms.gle/6nar7ELUrZKBvbzP6 and the Deadline to register is April 24, 2026 at 23:59 CET Submissions Due: July 11, 2026 at 23:59 CET More Info<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge> NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship> Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields. Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…> [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies> Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · Awards Support<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…> This message is available in alternate formats upon request to Graduate.Studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca>

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