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If you have any questions or concerns about award application requirements, eligibility, or deadlines, please contact the Graduate Awards team at graduate.awards@umanitoba.camailto:graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca and we will be happy to assist via email. Your patience is appreciated, and please rest assured that your email will receive a response as soon as possible based on priorities and time-sensitivity.
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA FELLOWSHPShttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards 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@umanitoba.camailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards
CENTRE ON AGING BETTY HAVENS MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards 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@umanitoba.camailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards
DR. BARBARA PAYNE SCHOLARSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards 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@umanitoba.camailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards
EIRIKUR AND THORBJORG STEPHANSON SCHOLARSHIPhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3715&letter=S (1) Award, variable value · For PhD students Research Field(s): Conducting research directly related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s disease in the Province of Manitoba Details: Those who apply for this fellowship will be considered for the McCrorie-West Family Fellowship in Alzheimer’s Research Deadline: May 15, 2026 More Infohttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3715&letter=S
ESTHER AND SAMUEL MILMOT SCHOLARSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards 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@umanitoba.camailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards
JACK MACDONELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON AGINGhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards 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@umanitoba.camailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards
MCCRORIE-WEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCHhttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2552&letter=M (1) Award (1) Renewable award, variable value · For PhD students Research Field(s): Conducting research directly related to finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s disease in the Province of Manitoba Details: Those who apply for this fellowship will be considered for the Eirikur & Thorbjorg Stephanson Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2026 More Infohttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2552&letter=M
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards 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@umanitoba.camailto:nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca, phone: 204-474-6698 Deadline: May 15, 2026, 4:00 pm More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards/centre-aging-awards
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP (UMGF)http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=2698&letter=U 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 departmenthttps://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-studies-contacts for deadline and application details More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/funding-awards-and-financial-aid/university-manitoba-graduate-fellowship-umgf
LOIS M. BROCKMAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN THE AREA OF CHILD DEVELOPMENThttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3241&letter=L 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 Infohttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3241&letter=L
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 CSThttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIMxUsSq0ThAvw9z_Tuu0-dUQUhMTUNYTDkxRExNMUkwVFAzTDRYVElKQS4u&route=shorturl * Q&A session June 4, 2026 (in French) – 12:00pm to 1:30pm CSThttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1sy_HkR9BkiP_LtSHzrMJIMxUsSq0ThAvw9z_Tuu0-dUQUhMTUNYTDkxRExNMUkwVFAzTDRYVElKQS4u&route=shorturl
CANADA RESEARCH TRAINING AWARDS SUITE – RESEARCH TRAVEL SUPPLEMENTS (CRTAS-RTS)https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-research-training-awards-suite-research-travel-supplements Research study supplements valued at $9,000 · For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who currently hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier), are registered at the University of Manitoba and will be temporarily conducting research outside of Canada Deadline: June 10, 2026, at 7:59pm EST More Infohttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3352&letter=C
Other Opportunities
DE CHASTELAIN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMEhttps://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@icuf.iemailto:info@icuf.ie Deadline: May 11, 2026 More Infohttps://www.icuf.ie/scholarships/de-chastelain-scholarship-programme/
2026 ORDER OF THE WHITE ROSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMhttps://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 Infohttps://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MONTREALhttps://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 Infohttps://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/
KATHLEEN & RUSSELL LANE LEADERSHIP AWARDhttps://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@calgaryfoundation.orgmailto:studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org Deadline: June 15, 2026 More Infohttps://calgaryfoundation.org/awards/scholarships-awards-bursaries/
THE DRAKE LAW FUTURE LAWYERS SCHOLARSHIPhttps://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 Infohttp://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=browse&keywords=&criteria=any&category=0&citizen=0&range=0-1000000&tenable=0&byResearch=on&byAward=on&byEligibility=on&id=3209&letter=F
THE GENEVA CHALLENGE 2026https://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@graduateinstitute.chmailto: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 Infohttps://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 Infohttps://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng.asp
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