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.
MANITOBA ASSOCIATION OF PLANT BIOLOGISTS GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPShttp://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=2897&letter=M Scholarship valued at $800 · For full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Manitoba, in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program, with a thesis topic in any aspect of plant biology Details: The Manitoba Association of Plant Biologists has established an endowment fund at the University of Manitoba to support graduate students in plant biology. Deadline: September 9, 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=2897&letter=M
2026 NSERC SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS INFORMATION SESSIONShttps://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/cgrsd-besrd_eng.asp Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: Virtual NSERC Scholarships and Fellowships Q&A sessions will serve to provide details and guidance to students and postdoctoral researchers planning to apply to NSERC programs. ONLY the doctoral and postdoctoral programs will be discussed at these sessions. Registration is not required, choose the session that works best for you. Dates: Live MS Teams Sessions
Information Sessions Dates:
* Thursday September 10, 2026 @ 10:00am – 12:00pm EST (English) - Click here to join the sessionhttps://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257391808606633?p=7pDO1y0BIjVOIPHozf
DONALD VERNON SNIDER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP 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=2672&letter=D (1) Fellowship valued at $12,000 · For first-year, full-time Master's & PhD students Research Field(s): Any Details: Open to Canadian and International students conducting research in Canada who received their undergraduate degrees from the University of Manitoba within the past five years Deadline: September 10, 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=2672&letter=D
SAMIT AND RESHMA SHARMA SCHOLARSHIP IN MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASEShttp://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=3760&letter=S Master’s and Doctoral scholarship valued at up to $4,425.00· For Master’s and Ph.D. Students Research Fields(s): Microbiology in the Faculty of Science or Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in the Max Rady College of Medicine Details: For students undertaking research with a focus on enhancing societal knowledge and developing therapeutic targets to treat infectious diseases. A preference will be given to students who are working in collaboration with public health laboratories such as Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) or Manitoba’s Cadham Provincial Laboratory. Deadline: September 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=3760&letter=S
E.B. KERNAGHAN 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=2844&letter=E Variable Scholarships Total Value $7,650 · For part-time or full-time Master’s students Research Field(s): Engineering, Business Administration Details: Open to graduate students in the first or second year of the Master of Business Administration program who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the Price Faculty of Engineering Deadline: September 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=2844&letter=E
CIHR CANADA GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (CGRS-D)https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-graduate-research-scholarship-doctoral-program Scholarships valued at $40,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Health Sciences Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents – Open to international students, currently enrolled in a doctoral program (Registered in the Fall 2026 term) Deadline: September 22, 2026, at 4:00pm CST (late applications are automatically deemed ineligible) 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=3711&letter=C
NSERC CANADA RESEARCH GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (CGRS-D)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=2596&letter=N Scholarships valued at $40,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Natural Sciences and Engineering Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents – Open to international students, currently enrolled in a doctoral program (Registered in the Fall 2026 term) Deadline: September 22, 2026, at 4:00pm CST (late applications are automatically deemed ineligible) 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=2596&letter=N
SSHRC CANADA GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS – DOCTORAL (CGRS-D)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=2673&letter=S Scholarships and Fellowships valued at $40,000 · For PhD students Research Field(s): Social Sciences and Humanities Details: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents – Open to international students, currently enrolled in a doctoral program (Registered in the Fall 2026 term) Deadline: September 22, 2026, at 4:00pm CST (late applications are automatically deemed ineligible) 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=2673&letter=S
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: September 25, 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
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 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 FELLOSHIPS 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: For Graduate Students 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
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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