AWARDS-CONTACTS
Threads by month
- ----- 2026 -----
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2025 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2024 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2023 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2022 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2021 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2020 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2019 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2018 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2017 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2016 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2015 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2014 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2013 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2012 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2011 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2010 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2009 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- April
- March
- February
- January
- ----- 2008 -----
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
- July
- June
- May
- 1 participants
- 1006 discussions
14 Apr '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.
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…>
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA FELLOWSHPS<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $5,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Details: Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
CENTRE ON AGING BETTY HAVENS MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $3,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
DR. BARBARA PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): is conducting or will conduct thesis research in the area of social gerontology
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
ESTHER AND SAMUEL MILMOT SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Pursuing a program which bears on gerontology either in the Faculty of Arts or in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies with the principal field of study in a department of the Faculty of Arts.
Details: Full-time grad students in the Faculty of Arts only
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
JACK MACDONELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON AGING<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $4,500 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,500 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Pursuing research focused on human aging that has the potential to enhance the lives of the aging population.
Details: Canadian citizen or Permanent resident, enrolled Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Master's scholarship $20,000; Doctoral scholarship $25,000 · For Full-Time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards
Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit.
Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…>
LOIS M. BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Variable Fellowships – Total Value max $16,100 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Child Development
Details: The fellowship provides financial assistance to graduate students for master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation research that pertains to the development of the child (birth to 12 years).
Deadline: June 1, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
CIHR 2026 Q&A SESSIONS FOR TRAINEES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN HEALTH RESEARCH
The CIHR will be offering two MS Teams Q&A sessions to trainees, postdoctoral researchers and institution staff regarding award programs that are offered.
Research Field(s): Health
Details: The sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS teams events. Please attend one of the sessions below that best suit your schedule. Registration is required.
Dates: Live MS Teams Sessions
* Q&A session June 2, 2026 (in English) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…>
* Q&A session June 4, 2026 (in French) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…>
Other Opportunities
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>
DE CHASTELAIN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME<https://www.icuf.ie/scholarships/de-chastelain-scholarship-programme/>
18 Scholarships awarded each year of up to $16,500
Research Field(s): The programme is open to researchers and academics across all disciplines, aiming to reach a broad and diverse cohort of applicants across disciplines and institutions in both Canada and Ireland.
Details: Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and be a resident in Canada at the time of application. Applicants must hold a PhD – both Emerging Scholars (within 7 years of PhD) and Established Scolars, with a significant proportion reserved for emerging researchers.
Contact: For further information, please contact info(a)icuf.ie<mailto:info@icuf.ie>
Deadline: May 11, 2026
More Info<https://www.icuf.ie/scholarships/de-chastelain-scholarship-programme/>
2026 ORDER OF THE WHITE ROSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM<https://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application>
(14) Scholarships of $50,000 each accompanied by a leadership and mentoring program – For Canadian women in Engineering enrolling as a graduate student
Details: The award is intended to support women who demonstrate leadership and resilience in Engineering, specializing in fields such as nanotechnology and advocacy.
Application Information: Open to Women who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents who must be a graduate of a Canadian engineering program (received bachelor’s degree in Dec, May, or Aug preceding the application).
Deadline: May 15, 2026
More Info<https://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application>
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MONTREAL<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/>
Various Scholarships available - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): For all different fields of study and different levels of academic standing.
Details: Full-time Master and PhD students
Deadline: May 31, 2026
More Info<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/>
KATHLEEN & RUSSELL LANE LEADERSHIP AWARD<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/>
One award of $1,500 applied directly to tuition
Research Field(s): Preferably be studying in areas of: Organizational Behaviour, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Sociology or Psychology
Details: Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and must be a Masters or PhD at a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution
Contact: For any questions, please contact studentawards(a)calgaryfoundation.org<mailto:studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org>
Deadline: June 15, 2026
More Info<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/>
THE DRAKE LAW FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship>
Scholarship is valued at $5,000 CAD (one award available) – For Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Research Field(s): Academic excellence, commitment to a career in law (preference for those interested in family law), and extracurricular/leadership involvement.
Details: Open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who will be entering their first year (1L) of a J.D. program at an accredited Ontario law school in Fall 2026
Scholarship Overview: https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship
How to Apply: https://www.drakelaw.ca/scholarship-how-to-apply
Deadline: June 30, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
THE GENEVA CHALLENGE 2026<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge>
1st Place CHF 10,000 ($17,445.00 CAD), 2nd Place CHF 5,000 ($8,722.50 CAD), 3rd Place CHF 2,500 ($4,361.25 CAD) – Also, finalist teams will be flown to Geneva for the award ceremony (one team per continent)
Research Field(s): Masters student teams from around the world, across all disciplines to develop bold, innovative, and actionable solutions for global challenges to the future of work
Details: Masters students in teams of 3 to 5 people from any discipline and any country
Email for questions: geneva.challenge(a)graduateinstitute.ch<mailto:geneva.challenge@graduateinstitute.ch>
Registration: Form is available at https://forms.gle/6nar7ELUrZKBvbzP6 and the Deadline to register is April 24, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Submissions Due: July 11, 2026 at 23:59 CET
More Info<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge>
NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship>
Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering
Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields.
Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity
More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…>
[Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies>
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · Awards Support<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>
This message is available in alternate formats upon request to Graduate.Studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca>
1
0
07 Apr '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.
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…>
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA FELLOWSHPS<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $5,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Details: Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
CENTRE ON AGING BETTY HAVENS MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $3,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
DR. BARBARA PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): is conducting or will conduct thesis research in the area of social gerontology
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
ESTHER AND SAMUEL MILMOT SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Pursuing a program which bears on gerontology either in the Faculty of Arts or in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies with the principal field of study in a department of the Faculty of Arts.
Details: Full-time grad students in the Faculty of Arts only
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
JACK MACDONELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON AGING<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $4,500 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,500 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Pursuing research focused on human aging that has the potential to enhance the lives of the aging population.
Details: Canadian citizen or Permanent resident, enrolled Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Master's scholarship $20,000; Doctoral scholarship $25,000 · For Full-Time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards
Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit.
Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…>
LOIS M. BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Variable Fellowships – Total Value max $16,100 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Child Development
Details: The fellowship provides financial assistance to graduate students for master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation research that pertains to the development of the child (birth to 12 years).
Deadline: June 1, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
CIHR 2026 Q&A SESSIONS FOR TRAINEES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN HEALTH RESEARCH
The CIHR will be offering two MS Teams Q&A sessions to trainees, postdoctoral researchers and institution staff regarding award programs that are offered.
Research Field(s): Health
Details: The sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS teams events. Please attend one of the sessions below that best suit your schedule. Registration is required.
Dates: Live MS Teams Sessions
* Q&A session June 2, 2026 (in English) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…>
* Q&A session June 4, 2026 (in French) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…>
Other Opportunities
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 JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MONTREAL<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/>
Various Scholarships available - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): For all different fields of study and different levels of academic standing.
Details: Full-time Master and PhD students
Deadline: May 31, 2026
More Info<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/>
KATHLEEN & RUSSELL LANE LEADERSHIP AWARD<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/>
One award of $1,500 applied directly to tuition
Research Field(s): Preferably be studying in areas of: Organizational Behaviour, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Sociology or Psychology
Details: Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and must be a Masters or PhD at a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution
Contact: For any questions, please contact studentawards(a)calgaryfoundation.org<mailto:studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org>
Deadline: June 15, 2026
More Info<https://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/>
THE DRAKE LAW FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIP<https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship>
Scholarship is valued at $5,000 CAD (one award available) – For Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Research Field(s): Academic excellence, commitment to a career in law (preference for those interested in family law), and extracurricular/leadership involvement.
Details: Open to any Canadian citizen or permanent resident who will be entering their first year (1L) of a J.D. program at an accredited Ontario law school in Fall 2026
Scholarship Overview: https://www.drakelaw.ca/future-lawyers-scholarship
How to Apply: https://www.drakelaw.ca/scholarship-how-to-apply
Deadline: June 30, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
THE GENEVA CHALLENGE 2026<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge>
1st Place CHF 10,000 ($17,445.00 CAD), 2nd Place CHF 5,000 ($8,722.50 CAD), 3rd Place CHF 2,500 ($4,361.25 CAD) – Also, finalist teams will be flown to Geneva for the award ceremony (one team per continent)
Research Field(s): Masters student teams from around the world, across all disciplines to develop bold, innovative, and actionable solutions for global challenges to the future of work
Details: Masters students in teams of 3 to 5 people from any discipline and any country
Email for questions: geneva.challenge(a)graduateinstitute.ch<mailto:geneva.challenge@graduateinstitute.ch>
Registration: Form is available at https://forms.gle/6nar7ELUrZKBvbzP6 and the Deadline to register is April 24, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Submissions Due: July 11, 2026 at 23:59 CET
More Info<https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge>
NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)<https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/scholarship>
Up to $5,000 · For Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering
Details: The grant provides funding to students and postdoctoral researchers to develop and implement outreach activities aimed at promoting Indigenous participation and engagement in the natural sciences and engineering fields.
Deadline: Between two and six months before start of activity
More Info<https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng…>
[Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/umanitoba/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/umanitoba> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/umgradstudies>
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> · Awards Support<http://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/award…>
This message is available in alternate formats upon request to Graduate.Studies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:graduate.studies@umanitoba.ca>
1
0
01 Apr '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.
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…>
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA FELLOWSHPS<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $5,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Details: Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
CENTRE ON AGING BETTY HAVENS MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $3,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
DR. BARBARA PAYNE SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): is conducting or will conduct thesis research in the area of social gerontology
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
ESTHER AND SAMUEL MILMOT SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,000 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Pursuing a program which bears on gerontology either in the Faculty of Arts or in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies with the principal field of study in a department of the Faculty of Arts.
Details: Full-time grad students in the Faculty of Arts only
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
JACK MACDONELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON AGING<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $4,500 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research must focus on aging
Details: Full-time grad students in either the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program and is NOT a recipient of a major award valued at $10,000 or greater in the year in which the award is tenable
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
Scholarship valued at $1,500 - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Pursuing research focused on human aging that has the potential to enhance the lives of the aging population.
Details: Canadian citizen or Permanent resident, enrolled Full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the first or second year of a Master’s program or within the first four years of a PhD program
Contact: Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, is the contact: nicole.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca>, phone: 204-474-6698
Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awar…>
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Master's scholarship $20,000; Doctoral scholarship $25,000 · For Full-Time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Research-based program that is eligible for tri-council graduate student awards
Details: Open to Canadian and International students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Applications are submitted to students’ home department/unit.
Deadline: Contact your home department<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts> for deadline and application details
More Info<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/univ…>
LOIS M. BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
Variable Fellowships – Total Value max $16,100 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Child Development
Details: The fellowship provides financial assistance to graduate students for master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation research that pertains to the development of the child (birth to 12 years).
Deadline: June 1, 2026
More Info<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>
CIHR 2026 Q&A SESSIONS FOR TRAINEES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN HEALTH RESEARCH
The CIHR will be offering two MS Teams Q&A sessions to trainees, postdoctoral researchers and institution staff regarding award programs that are offered.
Research Field(s): Health
Details: The sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS teams events. Please attend one of the sessions below that best suit your schedule. Registration is required.
Dates: Live MS Teams Sessions
* Q&A session June 2, 2026 (in English) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…>
* Q&A session June 4, 2026 (in French) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CST<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIM…>
Other Opportunities
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 JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MONTREAL<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/>
Various Scholarships available - For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): For all different fields of study and different levels of academic standing.
Details: Full-time Master and PhD students
Deadline: May 31, 2026
More Info<https://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/>
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>
1
0
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>
1
0
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>
1
0
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>
1
0
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>
1
0
FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – February 25, 2026
by Graduate Communications 24 Feb '26
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>
1
0
FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – February 18, 2026
by Graduate Communications 18 Feb '26
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>
1
0
FGPS Upcoming Awards and Other Opportunities – February 11, 2026
by Graduate Communications 11 Feb '26
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>
1
0