[University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies]https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/ ________________________________ Upcoming Award Deadlines To: Award Contacts and Graduate Students
Click here for a full listing of upcoming award deadlineshttp://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@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.
The final competition cycle for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (results released mid-April 2025) and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (results released mid-February 2025) has concluded. Please be advised that no further competitions will be held for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NewsDetail-DetailNouvelles_eng.asp?ID=1518
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, 2025
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, 2025
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA FELLOWSHIPShttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards $4,000 – For Masters & PhD students Research Field(s): Interest in research in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias Details: Full-time Master’s students, post-graduate medical program (medical residents electing to take a year off from residency to pursue full-time research), and PhD students attending universities in Manitoba Deadline: May 16, 2025
DR. BARBARA PAYNE SCHOLARSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards $800 (Minimum amount) – For Masters & PhD students Research Field(s): Conducting or will conduct thesis research in the area of social gerontology Details: Full-Time Masters (1st or 2nd year or program) PhD (within first 4 years of program) Deadline: May 16, 2025
CENTRE ON AGING - BETTY HAVENS MEMORIAL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards $2,000 (Minimum amount) – For Masters & PhD Research Field(s): Has demonstrated outstanding interest or commitment to research in aging Details: Full-Time Masters (1st or 2nd year or program) PhD (within first 4 years of program) Deadline: May 16, 2025 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=3272&letter=C
ESTHER AND SAMUEL MILMOT SCHOLARSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards $1,000 (Minimum amount) – For Masters & PhD students in the Faculty of Arts only Research Field(s): Research focuses on aging Details: Full-Time Masters (1st or 2nd year or program) PhD (within first 4 years of program) in the Faculty of Arts Deadline: May 16, 2025
FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES RESEARCH COMPLETION 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=3706&letter=F Multiple scholarships to be awarded with minimum value of $2,500 · For full-time Masters and PhD students Research Field(s): Must have, at the time of application, an approved thesis proposal Details: For Masters and PhD student enrolled full-time in a thesis-based program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba Deadline: May 16, 2025
JACK MACDONELL SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON AGINGhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards $4,000 (Minimum amount) – For Masters & PhD students Research Field(s): Research focuses on aging Details: Full-Time Masters (1st or 2nd year or program) PhD (within first 4 years of program) Deadline: May 16, 2025
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/student-opportunities/funding-and-awards
$1,000 – For Masters & PhD students Research Field(s): Undertaking thesis research focused on human aging that has potential to enhance the lives of aging population Details: Full-Time Masters (1st or 2nd year or program) PhD (within first 4 years of program) in the Faculty of Arts Deadline: May 16, 2025
C.D. HOWE MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN CREATIVE WRITING AND ORAL CULTUREhttp://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=3351&letter=C $10,000 Fellowships · For Full-Time Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Conducting thesis research in creative writing (producing an original work of literature) or on the critical study of oral cultures Details: Must be a Full-Time Master’s or PhD student (Students with lived experience of Indigenous and other oral cultures are particularly encouraged to apply) Send applications or any questions to: CCWOC@umanitoba.camailto:CCWOC@umanitoba.ca Deadline: June 1, 2025 - No late submissions will be accepted
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES – ARTHUR UNIACKE CHIPMAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/student-experience/scholarships-bursaries-prizes/june-1-deadline Scholarship Value up to $3,500 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Preference given to those studying in the Humanities and Social Sciences Details: Beginning a Master’s or PhD program Deadline: June 1, 2025
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES – THE DR. BONNIE C. HALLMAN GRADUATE STUDENT BURSARYhttps://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/student-experience/scholarships-bursaries-prizes/june-1-deadline Bursary – must demonstrate significant financial need Research Field(s): Preference given to those studying Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources Details: Must be entering or continuing in a Master’s or PhD program Deadline: June 1, 2025
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES – COLIN INKSTER MEMORIAL AWARDhttps://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/student-experience/scholarships-bursaries-prizes/june-1-deadline Award Value up to $2,450 – For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Preference given to applicants who appear to make a contribution in the fields of either Canadian Studies or Religion Candidates Details: Students in Master’s or PhD program who show promise of achieving distinction in graduate work (may be doing graduate work at UM or at another university) Deadline: June 1, 2025
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES – DIVAY QUACKENBUSH AWARDhttps://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/student-experience/scholarships-bursaries-prizes/june-1-deadline Two Awards of approximately $600 each – For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Faculty of Graduate Studies students in either: (a) the Faculty of Arts, Joint Master of Arts in History program or Doctorate in History; (b) the Faculty of Education, Master of Education or Doctorate in Education program; or (c) the School of Art, Master of Fine Art program; Also, has submitted a research paper with a focus on studies in either: (a) Manitoba History from 1910 to 1930, (b) Immigration, (c) Teaching Mennonites in rural areas, or (d) Economic & Social Conditions. Details: Full-Time or Part-Time Students in Master’s or PhD program Deadline: June 1, 2025 More Infohttps://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/student-experience/scholarships-bursaries-prizes/june-1-deadline
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES – THE KATHRYN & ROBERT YOUNG GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPhttps://umanitoba.ca/st-johns-college/student-experience/scholarships-bursaries-prizes/june-1-deadline Award Value up to $350 – For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Preference given to students who have participated in the life of St. John’s College Details: Full-Time or Part-Time Graduate Students pursuing Master’s or PhD in History at any Canadian university Deadline: June 1, 2025
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 $15,350 · 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 3, 2025
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
Other Opportunities
MCCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARSHIPShttps://mccallmacbainscholars.org/program/?utm_source=pre-info-sessions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mmsm Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 one-time awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 · For Master's & PhD students Criteria: Character, community engagement, leadship potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity Details: Open to Canadian students, Permanent Residents and International students in Canada and abroad who are Masters and PhD students Prairies Online Information Session: Friday, May 2nd, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT RSVP: https://bit.ly/may2-prairies
CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP–MICHAEL SMITH FOREIGN STUDY SUPPLEMENT (CGS-MSFSS)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=3352&letter=C Foreign study supplement valued at up to $6,000 · For Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities Details: Open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who hold an active Canada Graduate Scholarship (including Vanier), are registered at a Canadian Institution and will be temporarily conducting research outside of Canada Deadline: May 27, 2025, 4pm CST More Infohttps://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSForeignStudy-BESCEtudeEtranger_eng.asp
STROKECOG POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP FUNDING OPPORTUNITYhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7n4ld8hrcok06pskzvbx3/StrokeCog-CTTPAwards_2025-26-Postdoctoral-Fellowship-Application-Guidelines-FINAL.pdf?rlkey=on202ijpolwz5uqi6uujnvubw&e=1&dl=0 Maximum potential total for this award is $62,500, including up to $10,000 as operational funds – Award covers one year of training – Post-Doc Fellowship Research Field(s): Engaged in scholarly work focused on clinical trials in stroke and/or Vascular Cognitive Impairment Details: Applicants (PhD/MD) must have been accepted into a recognized research Post-Doctoral Fellowship position in a Canadian institution, with a start date before December 31, 2025 (Application portal opens mid April) Deadline: May 28, 2025
THE AGES FOUNDATION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP & BURSARIEShttps://www.raresites.org/programs/research/scholarship-in-graduate-research Variable awards, variable values with $15,000 awarded annually Research Field(s): Research must be environment focused and should use rare (Charitable Research Reserve) as a field site, case study or another form of partnership; Research or project must occur between May 2025 and April 2026 Details: For Graduate students enrolled in a Canadian or International Institution Deadline: May 30, 2025
More Infohttps://www.raresites.org/programs/research/scholarship-in-graduate-research
JCF MONTREAL/JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MONTREALhttps://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/ Various Scholarships (over 50 available) – For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Various fields Details: Graduate Students For More Information: Contact scholarships@jcfmontreal.orgmailto:scholarships@jcfmontreal.org Deadline: May 30, 2025
More Infohttps://jcfmontreal.org/our-scholarships/
11TH EDITION OF THE WHITE ROSE SCHOLARSHIPS: EXPANDING THE COMPETITION’S IMPACThttps://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application $50,000 scholarships · For Master’s or PhD students in engineering Research Field(s): Leadership development – Recipients will have the opportunity to strengthen their skills and confidence, empowering the to become changemakers in engineering and beyond. Details: Enrolled, or in the process of enrolling, in a graduate studies program in engineering (Master’s or PhD) to begin the year after receiving your bachelor’s degree (bachelor’s degree to be completed Dec. 2024, or in process of completing in May or August 2025. Contact: For submission of applications or questions, please email Vanessa Cabet, Communications Advisor for the Order of the White Rose, at ordreroseblanche@polymtl.camailto:ordreroseblanche@polymtl.ca Deadline: June 30, 2025
More Infohttps://www.polymtl.ca/ordreroseblanche/en/submit-application
KATHRYN HUGET LEADERSHIP AWARDhttps://calgaryfoundation.org/student-awards/ Up to $1,000 applied directly to tuition · For Master’s & PhD students Research Field(s): Preferably studying in the areas of organizational behaviour, business administration, business and commerce, sociology or psychology Details: Must be a Canadian or permanent resident or Canadian student visa holder, studying Master’s or PhD (Preference given to women currently in leadership roles) Deadline: June 30, 2025 at midnight
More Infomailto:studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org
2025 EDITION OF THE GENEVA CHALLENGE – ADVANCING DEVELOPMENT GOALS INTERNATIONAL CONTESThttps://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge The winning project will be awarded CHF 10,000; the two teams in second place will receive CHF 5,000 each and the two teams in third place, CHF 2,500 each.– For Master’s students (CHF is Swiss Francs) Research Field(s): Encourages students to provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to some of the world’s complex challenges. Students are invited to develop analysis-based proposals on “The Challenges of Migration” Details: Master’s students from all academic programs and from anywhere in the world Deadline: Registration closes on April 30, 2025 at 23:59 CET and Submissions are due July 16, 2025 at 23:59 CET
More Infohttps://www.graduateinstitute.ch/TheGenevaChallenge
SAVVY NEW CANADIANS FINANCIAL LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP 2025https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/ Two $1,000 scholarships for Fall Term · For all Full-Time Master’s or PhD students Research Field(s): Be enrolled any year and in any field of study Details: Full-time Master’s or PhD students Deadline: September 22, 2025
More Infohttps://www.savvynewcanadians.com/scholarship/
JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY IN KRAKOW, POLAND – EUROPEAN UNION SHORT TERM ACADEMIC EXCHANGE DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship funding – Doctoral short-term exchange scholarships which covers travel expenses, living costs and, if applicable, conference fees or participation costs for summer and winter schools Details: Doctoral students to undertake short-term trips lasting from 3 to 5 days (excluding travel days) to participate in educational activities, including courses, workshops, professional internships, study visits, conferences, and summer or winter schools organized by the Jagiellonian University. For full details, including eligibility criteria and required documents, please contact Anna.Polonyi@umanitoba.camailto:Anna.Polonyi@umanitoba.ca.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until available funds are exhausted, and all visits must be completed by the end of September 2025
NSERC INDIGENOUS STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRANT (NISA)https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/Aboriginal-Autochtones_eng.asp 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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