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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.
WOMEN’S HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 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=2719&letter=W One or more scholarships valued at $1,500 for Part-Time students and $3,000.00 for Full-Time students · For Master’s and Ph.D. Students Research Field(s): Women’s Health Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research in Canada. This scholarship is for students enrolled part-time and full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, in any Master’s or Doctoral program. Graduate students are to have high academic standing with demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic accomplishment and is undertaking or has proposed to undertake research in any area of women's health for their thesis or practicum. Deadline Extended: September 23, 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=2719&letter=W
PAMELA HARDISTY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPhttp://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=3707&letter=P 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 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=3707&letter=H
ERNEST E. ROBERTSON 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=3762&letter=E (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 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=3762&letter=E
JACQUELYNN GARCIA SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN NUTRACEUTICALShttp://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=3751&letter=J (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 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=3751&letter=J
JANICE FILMON AWARD IN PEACE STUDIEShttp://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 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 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
ROSE MARY AND FREDERICK ALLAN JOHNSON 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=3564&letter=J (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 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=3564&letter=J
J.W. DAFOE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR STUDY IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONShttps://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply/?sr=46232078-6f87-469b-bf89-13c11be1be68 $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 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=2368&letter=D
JAMES GORDON FLETCHER PHD FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH IN FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND NUTRACEUTICALShttp://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=2753&letter=J 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 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=2753&letter=J
RICHARD C. GOULDEN MEMORIAL 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=2904&letter=R 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 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=2904&letter=R
PIERRE ELLIOT TRUDEAU FOUNDATION 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=3026 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 More Infohttps://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/become-a-scholar
CANADA GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS – MASTER’S (CGRS-M)https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-graduate-research-scholarship-masters-program 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 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=3650&letter=C
CIHR STRATEGIC MASTER’S AWARDhttps://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?all=1&masterList=true&next=1&org=CIHR&prog=4542&resultCount=25&sort=program&type=EXACT&view=currentOpps&language=E 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 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=3737
Other Opportunities
MCCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARSHIPS<uture.mcgill.ca/register/F27_MMSM_Jun> 30 full scholarships and 100 entrance awards $5,000 to $20,000 · For Master's & PhD students Criteria: Character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity Details: Open to Canadian students, Permanent Residents, and International students Online Information Session: June 15, 2026, 12:00pm EST RSVP: future.mcgill.ca/register/F27_MMSM_Junhttps://future.mcgill.ca/register/F27_MMSM_Jun Deadline: September 23, 2026, 4:00pm EST More Infohttps://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/
PRIME COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION STUDENT FELLOWSHIPShttps://www.primetheme.ca/funding-opportunities-1-2-1 1 award of $10,000 total - $8,000 to the student and $2,00 to the host organization – Employee of a Manitoba based Community Organization supporting a student Research Field(s): The employee either supports a current student in mind or to be matched with a student Details: Open Masters students, PhD students, Postdoctoral Fellows and employees of a Manitoba based Community Organization Contact: PRIME@umanitoba.camailto:PRIME@umanitoba.ca Deadline: September 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT More Infohttps://www.primetheme.ca/funding-opportunities-1-2-1
PRIME TRAINEE RESEARCH AWARDhttps://www.primetheme.ca/funding-opportunities-1-2-1 Two successful applicants will receive up to $5,000 each in research funding - Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows Research Field(s): To support research aligned with Prime’s family mental health objectives Details: Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows Questions: Please contact prime@umanitoba.camailto:prime@umanitoba.ca Deadline: September 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT More Infohttps://www.primetheme.ca/funding-opportunities-1-2-1
INDIGENOUS CREATEhttps://indigenouscreate.ca/research-training/apply-for-funding/ 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.camailto:eclinfo@umanitoba.ca More Infohttps://indigenouscreate.ca/research-training/apply-for-funding/
RIDDELL GRADUATE STUDENTS AWARDShttps://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding-and-awards: Various scholarships with various amounts Research Field(s): Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
* Graduate Fellowship in Sub-Arctic and Arctic Wildlife Management - Application Formhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ngHyV3KmQm * Riddell Faculty Masters Thesis Prize - Application Formhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZcK3a3WxBv * Riddell Faculty PhD Thesis Prize - Application Formhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QU36PS1xd5 * Henley Graduate Scholarship - Application Formhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NPTkJ6wmue * Debra & Ross Pitman Graduate Scholarship in Geological Sciences - Application Formhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wZNCftJqRf * Philip & Marjorie Eckman Scholarship in Honour of Dr. Justin DeLury (Earth Sciences) - Application Formhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZxDgVwnFFU * Seven Oaks Game and Fish Association Environmental Legacy Scholarship - Application Formhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WxeWeZzhDx
Questions: Please contact Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.camailto:Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca Deadline for all awards: October 2, 2026 More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/student-experience/funding-and-awards
INDO-PACIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR CANADIANS (IPSFC)https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePages/internal-funding-programs.aspx#indo-pacific-scholarships-and-fellowships-for-canadians-%28ipsfc%29 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.camailto:jenna.silva@umanitoba.ca Deadline: October 16, 2026 More Infohttps://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePages/internal-funding-programs.aspx#indo-pacific-scholarships-and-fellowships-for-canadians-%28ipsfc%29
DR. KARL C. IVARSON ALBERTA AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2026https://cffae.ca/ivarson-agricultural-scholarship?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=6aa86b173eb879389a619d47&ss_email_id=6aa86ec45f3f2c2506f89b8b&ss_campaign_name=Dr.+Karl+C.+Ivarson+Agricultural+Scholarships+-+Apply+now%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-09-14T22%3A03%3A53Z 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 More Infohttps://cffae.ca/ivarson-agricultural-scholarship?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=6aa86b173eb879389a619d47&ss_email_id=6aa86ec45f3f2c2506f89b8b&ss_campaign_name=Dr.+Karl+C.+Ivarson+Agricultural+Scholarships+-+Apply+now%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-09-14T22%3A03%3A53Z
WINNA TECH LEADERS OF TOMORROW ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPhttps://help.winna.com/en/articles/15626365-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 More Infohttps://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng.asp
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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