Hello MOT1 & MOT2s!

We would like to encourage all MOT1 and MOT2 students to look into the upcoming awards, scholarships, and bursaries available and provide a reminder of upcoming deadlines. The application deadlines are approaching.

A message from Lisa Engel, MOT Awards Faculty Chair: https://youtu.be/atUG0XfFnXk

Awards/bursaries webpages for CORS/OT students (go through the two drop-drop section related to OT bursaries and OT awards):

https://umanitoba.ca/rehabilitation-sciences/student-experience/awards-and-scholarships

Fall and Winter Term General Bursary applications

The 2025/26 University of Manitoba General Bursary Application for the Fall and Winter Terms is available through the Aurora Student Portal (Aurora Classic). This application, with supporting documentation, must be submitted by the October 1 deadline date. For some bursaries, current MOT1 students, in addition to MOT2 students, are eligible. Both MOT1 and MOT2 students should ensure you do the 2025/26 University of Manitoba General Bursary Application if you feel you may be eligible.

Continuing & Winter Awards for the MOT Class of 2026 (i.e., current MOT2):

Applications for Continuing & Winter MOT2 Awards are due October 10, 2025.

The following link will lead you to application details for College of Rehabilitation Sciences:

https://umanitoba.ca/rehabilitation-sciences/student-experience/awards-and-scholarships

• Dr. Ron Bowie Scholarship - Application form required
• E. J. Thomas Prize - Application form required
• Manitoba Blue Cross Medical Rehabilitation Scholarship
• Mary Pflueger Award

Bursaries for the MOT Class of 2026:

This is a reminder that to be considered for any of the following you must apply for the University of Manitoba General Bursary - bursary applications are due September 30, 2025.

• Alice M. Chisholm Bursary 
• Dr. Ruth Grahame Bursary
• Mary Pflueger Bursary - Application form required
• Occupational Therapy Memorial Bursary - Application form required
• College of Rehabilitation Sciences Endowment Fund Student Bursaries
• College of Rehabilitation Sciences Student Association Bursary - Application form required
• Margaret Faber Memorial Bursary
• Blaine and Catherine Coates Family Bursary in Occupational Therapy

Awards External to the College of Rehabilitation Sciences / Dept. of Occupational Therapy

Link to Rady Faculty of Health Sciences website:

https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/aid-awards-scholarships

Additional awards & scholarships: https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/scholarships

External applications have various application deadlines and requirements.  

• Indigenous Student Awards - Visit https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/indigenous
• The Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary University Scholarship - Due September 30, 2025. Visit http://www.mbnwo.ca/laschol.htm

· Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation Graduate Scholarships - Due October 1, 2025. Visit https://cotfcanada.org/awards-program/scholarships/

· https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/external-awards-scholarships

Additional notes:

• The Manitoba Public Insurance Tuition Scholarship will not be available for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Should you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Lisa Engel or CoRS Awards. 

Contact Information: 

lisa.engel@umanitoba.ca

cors.awards@umanitoba.ca

Best, 

Erica Forsyth

Student Occupational Therapist

CoRS Awards Committee MOT Student Representative (MOT2)