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PAMELA
HARDISTY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship valued at $22,425.00 · For Ph.D. Students
Research Fields(s): Unrestricted
Details: Open to students in the first year of any doctoral program who have achieved 3.75 or above in their most recent 60 credit hours; have demonstrated research ability or potential; have demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and leadership
abilities
Deadline Extended: October 2, 2026
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ERNEST
E. ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP
(1) Scholarship valued at approximately $1800 · For full-time Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Renewable or alternative energy
Details: The purpose of the fund is to reward the academic achievements of a master’s or doctoral student in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies who is conducting research related to renewable or alternative energy.
Deadline: October 7, 2026
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JACQUELYNN
GARCIA SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN NUTRACEUTICALS
(1) Scholarship valued up to $2,500 · For Master’s Students in their first or second year of a Master’s program
Research Fields(s): Nutraceuticals and their effects on cancer
Details: Open to students who are conducting or have proposed to conduct research in the area of nutraceuticals. Preference will be given to a student who is proposing research in the area of nutraceuticals and their effects on cancer.
Deadline: October 7, 2026
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JANICE
FILMON AWARD IN PEACE STUDIES
Scholarship may be divided into more than one award total value $3,550 · For Full-time Master’s & PhD Students
Research Field(s): Processes of Peace building
Details: Open to students who have obtained approval for a thesis or dissertation proposal undertaking research into the processes of peace building
Deadline: October 7, 2026
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ROSE
MARY AND FREDERICK ALLAN JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
(2) Scholarships valued up to $16,712.50 · For full or part-time Master's Students
Research Field(s): Open to Master of Business Administration, Master of Nursing Administration stream, Master of Science in Community Health Sciences or Master of Public Health
Details: Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited university and are preparing for a career in health administration
Deadline: October 7, 2026
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J.W.
DAFOE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDY IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
$10,000 for one year · For full-time UM Master's thesis students
Research Field(s): Pursuing a thesis stream related to the field of international relations and/or international comparative studies
Details: Open to graduate students in the first or second year in departments of Economics, History, Political Studies; Faculty of Law and Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice
Deadline: October 14, 2026
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MAHATMA
GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMAN RIGHTS
Scholarship may be divided into more than one award; total value $11,725 · For Master's & PhD students
Research Field(s): Currently undertaking research with a focus in human rights, social justice, or peace and conflict studies
Details: Preference to students working in collaboration with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Deadline: October 14, 2026
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JAMES
GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALS
Variable Fellowships – Total Value $25,975 · For Full-Time Ph.D. students
Research Field(s): Functional Foods and/or Nutraceuticals
Details: Open to Canadian and International students in their first two years of a Ph.D. program conducting research in a field pertaining to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
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RICHARD
C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Variable Scholarships – Total Value $1,175 - For Master's and PhD students
Research Field(s): Support graduate students whose research contributes to the overall knowledge of wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba
Details: Applicants must be conducting research or have proposed to conduct research on wildlife and/or their habitats in Manitoba. They must also be members of The Wildlife Society-Manitoba Chapter Inc.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
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PIERRE
ELLIOT TRUDEAU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Up to $50,000 per year for three years · For PhD students
Research Field(s): Humanities and Social Sciences
Details: The Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation offers a scholarship that is more than a scholarship. This three-year leadership program is designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping outstanding doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their
ideas into action for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world
Deadline: November 6, 2026, 4pm EST
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CANADA
GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS – MASTER’S (CGRS-M)
Scholarships valued at $27,000 · For Full-Time Master’s students
Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities
Details: The Canada Graduate Research Scholarships – Master’s program (CGRS-M) aims to helps develop research skills and assist in training of highly qualified personnel by supporting graduate students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in
undergraduate and early graduate studies. Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Persons who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs
Deadline: December 1, 2026, at 7:59pm EST
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RESEARCH
MANITOBA MASTER’S STUDENTSHIP AWARD
Studentship valued up to $20,000 · For Master’s Students
Research Fields(s): Health, Natural Sciences & Engineering, and Social Sciences & Humanities categories
Details: Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship Awards support highly qualified Master's trainees in health, social sciences and humanities, and natural sciences and engineering. These awards provide trainees with a stipend as they conduct their master’s
research and support the development of their research skills and knowledge in their chosen field of study. The Master’s Studentship is intended to help develop, attract, and retain highly qualified personnel in the province and support the advancement of
impactful research in Manitoba.
Deadline: December 7, 2026, 4pm EST.
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RESEARCH
MANITOBA PHD RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP
Studentship valued up to $25,000 · For PhD Students
Research Fields(s): Health, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Natural Sciences and Engineering
Details: PhD Research Studentship Awards support highly qualified PhD students in health, social sciences and humanities, and natural sciences and engineering. These awards provide trainees with a stipend as they conduct their PhD research and prepare
for careers as independent researchers in industry or within Manitoba’s research enterprise. The PhD Studentship is intended to help develop, attract, and retain highly qualified personnel in the province and support the advancement of impactful research in
Manitoba.
Deadline: December 7, 2026, 4pm EST.
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CIHR
STRATEGIC MASTER’S AWARD
Scholarships valued at $27,000 · For Full-Time Master's students
Research Field(s): AI and Computational Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Health Data Sciences; First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Health; Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies, Post-market drug safety and effectiveness; Sex and
gender science for health equity; Under-researched areas in women’s health
Details: The CIHR Strategic Master’s Award program provides financial support to students who are enrolled in or have applied to an eligible master’s program in Canada that is relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas. This support allows these
students to concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields. Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled full-time in research-based programs
Deadline: January 14, 2027
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INDIGENOUS
CREATE
Training Program for Indigenous students enrolled at UM, Lakehead, Athabasca, University of Calgary, UCN
Research Field(s): Environmental Sector
Details: Open to Indigenous students conducting community-based environmental research with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities across Canada and other Indigenous communities around the world.
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Contact: eclinfo@umanitoba.ca
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RIDDELL
GRADUATE STUDENTS AWARDS:
Various scholarships with various amounts
Research Field(s): Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Questions:
Please contact Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca
Deadline for all awards: October 2, 2026
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INDO-PACIFIC
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR CANADIANS (IPSFC)
Maximum to be awarded for a Fellowship or Studentship is $25,000 · For Master’s and Ph.D. Students
Research Fields(s): To fund Canadian post-secondary academic organizations, university consortia and research organizations to provide scholarships and fellowships to Canadian graduate students, academics and researchers to study and undertake research
in the Indo-Pacific Region, on topics aligned with Canada ’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Details: Open to Canadian and Permanent Resident students currently enrolled as a Masters or PhD student, supervised by an academic faculty member.
Contact: Jenna Silva at jenna.silva@umanitoba.ca
Deadline:
October 16, 2026
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DR.
KARL C. IVARSON ALBERTA AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2026
PhD Scholarship $17,000 and Masters Scholarship $10,000
Research Fields(s): Must be studying Agriculture or a related discipline at least one semester beyond the application deadline
Details: Registered Full-Time in a Masters or PhD program
Deadline: October 18, 2026
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LGCA
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are valued at $1,000 for professional programs, $5,000 for master's students, and $10,000 for doctoral students.
Research Field(s): For students conducting research on alcohol, gambling, cannabis or horse racing
Details: Open to Masters and PhD students
Deadline: November 2, 2026, 4:00pm Central Time
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TECHNOLOGY
FOR AGING GRACEFULLY RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
Two Scholarships valued at $2,000 each
Research Field(s): For students who identify as being from racialized and/or Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Metis) communities, to support their living or academic expenses as they pursue research in technology that enhances quality of life
and/or care of older adults
Details: Open to Masters and PhD students
Deadline: December 14, 2026
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WINNA
TECH LEADERS OF TOMORROW ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship valued at $1,500 USD
Research Field(s): Science, technology, engineering, math, business, finance, and related fields
Details: Designed for students who can identify a real problem in academia and think through a practical solution
Deadline: January 30, 2027
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NSERC
INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)
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
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