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FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – March 25, 2026
by Graduate Communications 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '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. GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 scholarship · For Part-Time or Full-time Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Any Details: To support Canadian Indigenous graduate students enrolled part-time or full-time in the summer term of any master’s or doctoral program. Deadline: April 15, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities FGPS-EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARDS<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> L'ORÉAL-UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE 2026 EDITION<https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show/155> Two CCU Postdoctoral Fellowships and $20,000 CAD each Research Field(s): Physical and Life Sciences Details: Must be a female Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and must conduct their research at a Canadian host institution/organization Deadline: April 17, 2026 More Info<https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show/155> IONE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> Recruiting a cohort for the IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship program at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment - PhD students graduating in spring/summer 2026 or already graduated Details: Must hold a PhD in any disciplinary field, including interdisciplinary studies; Must have either expertise or expressed interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Application Information: For PhD students anticipated graduating in Spring/Summer 2026 or completed after December 31, 2020 Deadline: April 29, 2026, 5:00 PM CST More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> 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 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 – March 18, 2026
by Graduate Communications 17 Mar '26

17 Mar '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. GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 scholarship · For Part-Time or Full-time Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Any Details: To support Canadian Indigenous graduate students enrolled part-time or full-time in the summer term of any master’s or doctoral program. Deadline: April 15, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> FGPS-EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARDS<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> IONE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> Recruiting a cohort for the IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship program at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment - PhD students graduating in spring/summer 2026 or already graduated Details: Must hold a PhD in any disciplinary field, including interdisciplinary studies; Must have either expertise or expressed interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Application Information: For PhD students anticipated graduating in Spring/Summer 2026 or completed after December 31, 2020 Deadline: April 29, 2026, 5:00 P.M. CST. More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> 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 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 – March 11, 2026
by Graduate Communications 11 Mar '26

11 Mar '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. GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 scholarship · For Part-Time or Full-time Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Any Details: To support Canadian Indigenous graduate students enrolled part-time or full-time in the summer term of any master’s or doctoral program. Deadline: April 15, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities ETHICS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics#fellowships> (2) Fellowships will be awarded with successful applicants granted a $4,000 stipend – Masters and PhD students Details: The fellowship aims to support graduate students who research in the field of ethics. It also aims to encourage students in other fields 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. Application Information: Open to all Masters and PhD students at any stage of their program. Deadline: March 15, 2026 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics#fellowships> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> FGPS-EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARDS<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> IONE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> Recruiting a cohort for the IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship program at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment - PhD students graduating in spring/summer 2026 or already graduated Details: Must hold a PhD in any disciplinary field, including interdisciplinary studies; Must have either expertise or expressed interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Application Information: For PhD students anticipated graduating in Spring/Summer 2026 or completed after December 31, 2020 Deadline: April 29, 2026, 5:00 P.M. CST. More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> 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 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…> 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 – March 4, 2026
by Graduate Communications 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '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. GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 scholarship · For Part-Time or Full-time Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Any Details: To support Canadian Indigenous graduate students enrolled part-time or full-time in the summer term of any master’s or doctoral program. Deadline: April 15, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities THE MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study Contact: info(a)feedopportunity.com<mailto:info@feedopportunity.com> Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST. More Info<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> ETHICS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics#fellowships> (2) Fellowships will be awarded with successful applicants granted a $4,000 stipend – Masters and PhD students Details: The fellowship aims to support graduate students who research in the field of ethics. It also aims to encourage students in other fields 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. Application Information: Open to all Masters and PhD students at any stage of their program. Deadline: March 15, 2026 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics#fellowships> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> FGPS-EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARDS<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> IONE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> Recruiting a cohort for the IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship program at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment - PhD students graduating in spring/summer 2026 or already graduated Details: Must hold a PhD in any disciplinary field, including interdisciplinary studies; Must have either expertise or expressed interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Application Information: For PhD students anticipated graduating in Spring/Summer 2026 or completed after December 31, 2020 Deadline: April 29, 2026, 5:00 P.M. CST. More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> 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 is 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 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…> 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 – February 25, 2026
by Graduate Communications 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '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 DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $3,000 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students Research Field(s): Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities TAC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> Scholarships valuing between $2,500 and $6,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution (university or college) in an academic program related to, and hope to pursue a career in, the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and program management of road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation. This includes, but isn’t limited to, civil and transportation engineering. Details: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> WILDLIFE RESEARCH IN NORTHERN MANITOBA AND CANADIAN CENTRAL ARCTIC SCHOLARSHIP<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> Scholarships are normally up to $5,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be undertaking research or fieldwork related to wildlife, habitat, or ecosystem conservation in Northern Manitoba and/or the Canadian Central Arctic, including the Canadian Boreal Forest and Arctic environments. Details: Open to Canadian citizens, refugees and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students in a Manitoba based educational institution Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA (GAC) CHINA POLICY FELLOWSHP<https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleL…> Up to (2) positions - This position is an up to 12-month full-time post-doctoral fellowship starting September 2026 with a Salary of $100, 265 to $131,375 Details: Preferably have a specialization on China, and completed a thesis as part of their studies; if you have not yet defended your thesis, you will have to submit proof of successful thesis defense. Application Information: Must have a PhD from a recognized university in a field of study relevant to Global Affairs Canada. Deadline: March 2, 2026, 11:59 pm PT More Info<https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleL…> GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA (GAC) MARGARET MEAGHER FELLOWSHP<https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleL…> Up to (2) positions - This position is an up to 12-month part-time (max 25 hrs per week) post-doctoral fellowship starting September 2026 with a Salary of $55,567 Details: Must be studying related to Global Affairs Canada’s priorities, preferably with a specialization on China, and who are pursuing a thesis as a part of their studies. Application Information: Enrolled full-time in a PhD program at a recognized university in a field of study relevant to Global Affairs Canada. Deadline: March 2, 2026, 11:59 pm PT More Info<https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleL…> LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx. $23,090 CAD) Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca> Deadline: March 2, 2026 More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> THE MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study Contact: info(a)feedopportunity.com<mailto:info@feedopportunity.com> Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST. More Info<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> ETHICS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics#fellowships> (2) Fellowships will be awarded with successful applicants granted a $4,000 stipend – Masters and PhD students Details: The fellowship aims to support graduate students who research in the field of ethics. It also aims to encourage students in other fields 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. Application Information: Open to all Masters and PhD students at any stage of their program. Deadline: March 15, 2026 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/arts/centre-professional-and-applied-ethics#fellowships> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> FGPS-EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARDS<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> IONE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> Recruiting a cohort for the IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship program at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment - PhD students graduating in spring/summer 2026 or already graduated Details: Must hold a PhD in any disciplinary field, including interdisciplinary studies; Must have either expertise or expressed interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Application Information: For PhD students anticipated graduating in Spring/Summer 2026 or completed after December 31, 2020 Deadline: April 29, 2026, 5:00 P.M. CST. More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> 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…> 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 – February 18, 2026
by Graduate Communications 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '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 DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $3,000 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students Research Field(s): Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities TAC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> Scholarships valuing between $2,500 and $6,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution (university or college) in an academic program related to, and hope to pursue a career in, the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and program management of road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation. This includes, but isn’t limited to, civil and transportation engineering. Details: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> WILDLIFE RESEARCH IN NORTHERN MANITOBA AND CANADIAN CENTRAL ARCTIC SCHOLARSHIP<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> Scholarships are normally up to $5,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be undertaking research or fieldwork related to wildlife, habitat, or ecosystem conservation in Northern Manitoba and/or the Canadian Central Arctic, including the Canadian Boreal Forest and Arctic environments. Details: Open to Canadian citizens, refugees and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students in a Manitoba based educational institution Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD) Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca> Deadline: March 2, 2026 More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> THE MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study Contact: info(a)feedopportunity.com<mailto:info@feedopportunity.com> Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST. More Info<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> FGPS-EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARDS<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> IONE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> Recruiting a cohort for the IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship program at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment - PhD students graduating in spring/summer 2026 or already graduated Details: Must hold a PhD in any disciplinary field, including interdisciplinary studies; Must have either expertise or expressed interest in developing expertise in a particular aspect of sustainability Application Information: For PhD students anticipated graduating in Spring/Summer 2026 or completed after December 31, 2020 Deadline: April 29, 2026, 5:00 P.M. CST. More Info<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/ione-postdoctoral-fellowship/apply-here> 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…> 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 – February 11, 2026
by Graduate Communications 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '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 DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $3,000 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students Research Field(s): Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health Deadline: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> MCCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARS INFORMATION SESSION<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 one-time awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each – Offered for 2027 admission. Two-thirds of the scholarships are for Canadian students and one-third are for international students in Canada and abroad Research Field(s): Character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity Details: Open to Canadian and International graduate students RSVP Link: https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/manitoba Information Session: February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM TAC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> Scholarships valuing between $2,500 and $6,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution (university or college) in an academic program related to, and hope to pursue a career in, the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and program management of road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation. This includes, but isn’t limited to, civil and transportation engineering. Details: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> WILDLIFE RESEARCH IN NORTHERN MANITOBA AND CANADIAN CENTRAL ARCTIC SCHOLARSHIP<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> Scholarships are normally up to $5,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be undertaking research or fieldwork related to wildlife, habitat, or ecosystem conservation in Northern Manitoba and/or the Canadian Central Arctic, including the Canadian Boreal Forest and Arctic environments. Details: Open to Canadian citizens, refugees and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students in a Manitoba based educational institution Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD) Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca> Deadline: March 2, 2026 More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> THE MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study Contact: info(a)feedopportunity.com<mailto:info@feedopportunity.com> Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST. More Info<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> FGPS-EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARDS<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> 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…> 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 – February 4, 2026
by Graduate Communications 04 Feb '26

04 Feb '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. BERKES GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $10,000.00 – For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Community-based resource (or environmental) management; community-based planning for green options (e.g. solar energy); community-based conservation; Indigenous-led conservation and/or biocultural restoration; Indigenous reconciliation through conservation partnerships (e.g. environmental guardians); land use, food security and gender in northern Indigenous communities; and Indigenous knowledge and science (e.g. reconciling ways of knowing). Details: This annually funded scholarship will provide support to degree-related field research and related expenses (including travel, food, housing, and to return research findings to the research host community). It will provide an opportunity to conduct research and apply that research to those related communities, and to engage in outreach to translate the findings into communication to communities, public audiences, and policy-makers through written, visual, oral and/or multimedia means. Deadline: February 5, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $3,000 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students Research Field(s): Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities D.G. & V.E. BARBER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARCTIC RESEARCH<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> Master's scholarship valued at $5,000 and Doctoral valued at $10,000 Research Field(s): either supervised or co-supervised by a faculty member of CEOS; or who have at least one faculty member of CEOS on their committee Details: Open to Full-Time Masters and PhD students enrolled in their final year Deadline: February 6, 2023 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health Deadline: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> MCCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARS INFORMATION SESSION<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 one-time awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each – Offered for 2027 admission. Two-thirds of the scholarships are for Canadian students and one-third are for international students in Canada and abroad Research Field(s): Character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity Details: Open to Canadian and International graduate students RSVP Link: https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/manitoba Information Session: February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM TAC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> Scholarships valuing between $2,500 and $6,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution (university or college) in an academic program related to, and hope to pursue a career in, the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and program management of road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation. This includes, but isn’t limited to, civil and transportation engineering. Details: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> WILDLIFE RESEARCH IN NORTHERN MANITOBA AND CANADIAN CENTRAL ARCTIC SCHOLARSHIP<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> Scholarships are normally up to $5,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be undertaking research or fieldwork related to wildlife, habitat, or ecosystem conservation in Northern Manitoba and/or the Canadian Central Arctic, including the Canadian Boreal Forest and Arctic environments. Details: Open to Canadian citizens, refugees and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students in a Manitoba based educational institution Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD) Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca> Deadline: March 2, 2026 More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> THE MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study Contact: info(a)feedopportunity.com<mailto:info@feedopportunity.com> Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST. More Info<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> FGPS-EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING AWARDS<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (3) Awards to recognize an academic faculty member providing outstanding mentorship of graduate students Details: Those holding academic membership in the FGPS as well as those who have a track-record of supervising graduate students at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize an academic faculty member providing exceptional administrative service with respect to graduate studies Details: Those employed full-time as an academic staff member at the UM will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> FGPS-OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF AWARD<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> (1) Award to recognize a support staff member providing exceptional support to graduate students Details: Those employed full-time as a support staff member at the UM in a unit offering a graduate program will be eligible. Application Information: The nominator will be required to submit a nomination letter, collect, and upload all letters of support to the application portal. Deadline: March 25, 2026, 11:59 CST. Contact: Please reach out to Graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca> with any questions More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/forms> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> 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…> 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 – January 28, 2026
by Graduate Communications 28 Jan '26

28 Jan '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. JACQUELYNN GARCIA SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN NUTRACEUTICALS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued up to $2,500.00 · For Master’s Students in their first or second year of a Master’s program Research Fields(s): Unrestricted Details: Open to students who are conducting or have proposed to conduct research in the area of nutraceuticals. Preference will be given to a student who is proposing research in the area of nutraceuticals and their effects on cancer. Deadline: January 28, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN – STANDARD PROGRAM<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/japan-society-promotio…> For Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Fellowships to support early career researchers to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. Deadline: February 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST. More Info<https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html> NSERC JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN – SHORT-TERM PROGRAM<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/japan-society-promotio…> For Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Fellowships to support early career researchers to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. Deadline: February 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST. More Info<https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html> MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) $13,000 subject to change · For Master's & PhD students across Canada Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who hold a Canadian university degree of any level in any discipline. Details: All required materials including application<https://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-application/>, non-UM certified University transcripts and (3) confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Deadline: February 2, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (4) $15,000 subject to change · For Master's & PhD students across Canada Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who engage in study in the United States or United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations. Details: All required materials including application<https://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-application/>, non-UM certified University transcripts and (3) confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Deadline: February 2, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> BERKES GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $10,000.00 – For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Community-based resource (or environmental) management; community-based planning for green options (e.g. solar energy); community-based conservation; Indigenous-led conservation and/or biocultural restoration; Indigenous reconciliation through conservation partnerships (e.g. environmental guardians); land use, food security and gender in northern Indigenous communities; and Indigenous knowledge and science (e.g. reconciling ways of knowing). Details: This annually funded scholarship will provide support to degree-related field research and related expenses (including travel, food, housing, and to return research findings to the research host community). It will provide an opportunity to conduct research and apply that research to those related communities, and to engage in outreach to translate the findings into communication to communities, public audiences, and policy-makers through written, visual, oral and/or multimedia means. Deadline: February 5, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $3,000 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students Research Field(s): Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities TANAKA 2026 FUND RESEARCH AWARD<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> Annual Award value $60,000 – Grants up to a maximum of $12,000 are available – For Masters and PhD students Research Field(s): Japanese Studies which includes the study of Language, Culture, Literature, Politics, History, Religion, Economics, Philosophy, Film, Arts, and Science Details: For Masters and PhD level students with a maximum duration of three months in Japan Deadline: January 30, 2026 More Info<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/> DR. GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARD<https://iharf.ca/scholarship/> (1) Scholarship $2,000 – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Agriculture Details: Successful candidate will be invited to present their research project at the Indian Head Crop Management field day held on July 3rd. Contact: info(a)iharf.ca<mailto:info@iharf.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2026 More Info<https://iharf.ca/scholarship/> SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRANTS FOR WOMEN<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women> Award valued at $8,500 – For Masters or PhD students Research Fields(s): Women enrolled in a graduate program Details: Open to women who are Masters or PhD students Contact: For further information, please email grantsforwomen(a)soroptimistfoundation.ca<mailto:grantsforwomen@soroptimistfoundation.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women> D.G. & V.E. BARBER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARCTIC RESEARCH<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> Master's scholarship valued at $5,000 and Doctoral valued at $10,000 Research Field(s): either supervised or co-supervised by a faculty member of CEOS; or who have at least one faculty member of CEOS on their committee Details: Open to Full-Time Masters and PhD students enrolled in their final year Deadline: February 6, 2023 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health Deadline: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> MCCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARS INFORMATION SESSION<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 one-time awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each – Offered for 2027 admission. Two-thirds of the scholarships are for Canadian students and one-third are for international students in Canada and abroad Research Field(s): Character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity Details: Open to Canadian and International graduate students RSVP Link: https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/register/manitoba Information Session: February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM TAC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> Scholarships valuing between $2,500 and $6,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution (university or college) in an academic program related to, and hope to pursue a career in, the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and program management of road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation. This includes, but isn’t limited to, civil and transportation engineering. Details: Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholar…> WILDLIFE RESEARCH IN NORTHERN MANITOBA AND CANADIAN CENTRAL ARCTIC SCHOLARSHIP<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> Scholarships are normally up to $5,000 - Master’s students and PhD students Research Field(s): Must be undertaking research or fieldwork related to wildlife, habitat, or ecosystem conservation in Northern Manitoba and/or the Canadian Central Arctic, including the Canadian Boreal Forest and Arctic environments. Details: Open to Canadian citizens, refugees and permanent residents who are Full-Time Master’s or PhD students in a Manitoba based educational institution Deadline: February 28, 2026 More Info<https://cwf-fcf.org/en/about-cwf/funding/manitoba-fund.html> LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD) Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca> Deadline: March 2, 2026 More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> THE MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study Contact: info(a)feedopportunity.com<mailto:info@feedopportunity.com> Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST. More Info<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> 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…> 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 – January 21, 2026
by Graduate Communications 20 Jan '26

20 Jan '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. JACQUELYNN GARCIA SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN NUTRACEUTICALS<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> Scholarship valued up to $2,500.00 · For Master’s Students in their first or second year of a Master’s program Research Fields(s): Unrestricted Details: Open to students who are conducting or have proposed to conduct research in the area of nutraceuticals. Preference will be given to a student who is proposing research in the area of nutraceuticals and their effects on cancer. Deadline: January 28, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> NSERC JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN – STANDARD PROGRAM<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/japan-society-promotio…> For Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Fellowships to support early career researchers to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. Deadline: February 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST. More Info<https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html> NSERC JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN – SHORT-TERM PROGRAM<https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/japan-society-promotio…> For Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): Natural Sciences or Engineering Details: Fellowships to support early career researchers to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. Deadline: February 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST. More Info<https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html> MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) $13,000 subject to change · For Master's & PhD students across Canada Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who hold a Canadian university degree of any level in any discipline. Details: All required materials including application<https://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-application/>, non-UM certified University transcripts and (3) confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Deadline: February 2, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> MACKENZIE KING TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (4) $15,000 subject to change · For Master's & PhD students across Canada Research Field(s): Restricted to graduate students who engage in study in the United States or United Kingdom, of international or industrial relations. Details: All required materials including application<https://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-application/>, non-UM certified University transcripts and (3) confidential references must be received by the application deadline. Deadline: February 2, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> BERKES GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Scholarship valued at $10,000.00 – For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Community-based resource (or environmental) management; community-based planning for green options (e.g. solar energy); community-based conservation; Indigenous-led conservation and/or biocultural restoration; Indigenous reconciliation through conservation partnerships (e.g. environmental guardians); land use, food security and gender in northern Indigenous communities; and Indigenous knowledge and science (e.g. reconciling ways of knowing). Details: This annually funded scholarship will provide support to degree-related field research and related expenses (including travel, food, housing, and to return research findings to the research host community). It will provide an opportunity to conduct research and apply that research to those related communities, and to engage in outreach to translate the findings into communication to communities, public audiences, and policy-makers through written, visual, oral and/or multimedia means. Deadline: February 5, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $3,000 prize plus citation certificate · For PhD students Research Field(s): Applied sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional doctoral dissertations that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DISTINGUISED MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> $1,000 prize plus citation certificate · For Master’s students Research Field(s): Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences Details: This prize honours exceptional master’s theses that were defended and submitted during the 2025 calendar year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025). Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: February 27, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD MEDAL<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> (1) Gold Medal for a Master’s student – (1) Gold Medal for a Doctoral student Research Field(s): Unrestricted Details: The Governor General of Canada offers two annual gold medals to recognize the outstanding performance of graduate students. These awards are based on overall academic excellence. Open to Master’s and Doctoral students who intend to convocate in May 2026, who convocated in February 2026 or convocated in October 2025 are eligible for this competition. Nominations (max. of two) must be submitted by each Faculty/School/College via email to graduate.awards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca>, Subject Line: Governor General’s Gold Medal Nomination prior to the deadline Deadline: March 30, 2026 More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> 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…> Other Opportunities TANAKA 2026 FUND RESEARCH AWARD<https://cancer.ca/en/research/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/2026-rt…> Annual Award value $60,000 – Grants up to a maximum of $12,000 are available – For Masters and PhD students Research Field(s): Japanese Studies which includes the study of Language, Culture, Literature, Politics, History, Religion, Economics, Philosophy, Film, Arts, and Science Details: For Masters and PhD level students with a maximum duration of three months in Japan Deadline: January 30, 2026 More Info<https://univcan.ca/program-scholarship/tanaka-fund-program/> DR. GUY LAFOND MEMORIAL AWARD<https://iharf.ca/scholarship/> (1) Scholarship $2,000 – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Agriculture Details: Successful candidate will be invited to present their research project at the Indian Head Crop Management field day held on July 3rd. Contact: info(a)iharf.ca<mailto:info@iharf.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2026 More Info<https://iharf.ca/scholarship/> SOROPTIMIST FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRANTS FOR WOMEN<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women> Award valued at $8,500 – For Masters or PhD students Research Fields(s): Women enrolled in a graduate program Details: Open to women who are Masters or PhD students Contact: For further information, please email grantsforwomen(a)soroptimistfoundation.ca<mailto:grantsforwomen@soroptimistfoundation.ca> Deadline: January 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.soroptimistfoundation.ca/grants-for-women> D.G. & V.E. BARBER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARCTIC RESEARCH<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> Master's scholarship valued at $5,000 and Doctoral valued at $10,000 Research Field(s): either supervised or co-supervised by a faculty member of CEOS; or who have at least one faculty member of CEOS on their committee Details: Open to Full-Time Masters and PhD students enrolled in their final year Deadline: February 6, 2023 More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding…> HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> Multi-year awards will function as salary stipends · For Black and Indigenous Master's & Ph.D. students Research Fields(s): Studying in an area specific to heart or brain health Details: Open to students accepted to or enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in Canada who identify as Black or Indigenous and who are studying in an area specific to heart or brain health Deadline: February 12, 2026, 12pm ET More Info<https://www.heartandstroke.ca/what-we-do/research/for-researchers> LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (LGAC)<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> For the 2026-2027 year, 4 or more Scholarships valued at up to £7,500 (approx.. $13,854 CAD) each and the one other Scholarship for £12,500 (approx.. $23,090 CAD) Research Fields(s): Enrolling in an accredited graduate program in London or undertaking thesis research in London while enrolled elsewhere Details: Open to Canadians and Permanent Residents who are Full-Time Graduate students Contact: For further information, please email LGAC at admin(a)lgac.ca<mailto:admin@lgac.ca> Deadline: March 2, 2026 More Info<https://lgac.ca/scholarships/> THE MAPLE LEAF BOARD SCHOLARSHIP IN FOOD SECURITY<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> (4) Scholarships $15,000 each up to 2 years – For Master’s or Ph.D. students Research Field(s): Knowledge on food insecurity in Canada Details: Entering second or third year of graduate study Contact: info(a)feedopportunity.com<mailto:info@feedopportunity.com> Deadline: March 5, 2026, 12pm EST. More Info<https://www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-funding/scholarships/> LAUREATE IN SCIENCE PRIZE Prize valued at $10,000 · For graduating, full-time PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Science Details: The purpose of the fund is to recognize academic excellence at the University of Manitoba as demonstrated by outstanding Ph.D. candidates in the Faculty of Science who have demonstrated leadership abilities throughout the duration of their education at the University of Manitoba. Nominations must be submitted by each department within the Faculty of Science prior to the deadline. Deadline: March 16, 2026 More Info<mailto:Alison.Tayler@umanitoba.ca> H.L. HOLMES AWARD FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES $100,000 per year for 1-2 years – For Post-doctoral students Research Field(s): Medical or biological processes, including chemistry, physics, biology, or mathematics Details: Open to Canadian Citizens who hold a Ph.D. degree within 5 years Contact: HolmesAward(a)nrc-cnrc.gc.ca<mailto:HolmesAward@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.> Deadline: March 20, 2026 11:59pm ET. More Info<https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/careers/hl-holmes-award-postdoctoral-stu…> 2026 CSA GROUP GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> Awards are $10,000 per year with a maximum of two years, or to the end of a two-year Master’s program, whichever is sooner Research Field(s): In the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Details: Open to Master’s students studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university Deadline: March 31, 2026 More Info<https://www.csagroup.org/standards/get-involved/students-and-professors/> 2026 CANADIAN JAPANESE MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> $3,000 scholarship · For graduate students Research Field(s): Engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada Details: Open to graduate students who are Canadian, permanent resident or international studying at a Canadian University and enrolled in a grad degree program the fall semester following the deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://mcc.org/scholarships-and-bursaries/canada-japanese-mennonite-schola…> 2026 PROVOST’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS AT YORK UNIVERSITY<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> Min. $70,000/year – One fellowship for a scholar identifying as Black and one for a scholar identifying as Indigenous,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Open Details: Open to a completed PhD (September 2021 and after), or PhD completed by September 30, 2026 (with confirmed timeline for defence) Contact: Kim McIntyre<mailto:kimmcint@yorku.ca> Deadline: April 1, 2026 More Info<https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/postdoctoral-fellows/prospective-fellows/p…> 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…> 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. 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