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Donate To This FundAlaa S. Abd-El-Aziz Indigenous Student in Science Scholarship
In recognition of the importance of Science education for Indigenous students, this Award was established in 2006 by Dr. Alaa S. Abd-El-Aziz, Professor of Chemistry and former University of Winnipeg Dean of Science and Vice-President, Research, International and External Affairs. This Scholarship will be awarded, by competition, to an Indigenous student enrolling in Second Year at The University of Winnipeg with a declared major in a Science program.
Carla Moore Award
This Award will be made to a student in financial need with the highest admission average or cumulative grade point average who is a member of the Peepeekisis First Nation (Saskatchewan), Fisher River Cree Nation (Manitoba), Bunibonibee Cree Nation (formerly known as Oxford House, Manitoba) or Norway House Cree Nation (Manitoba). If there are no students from the four priority First Nations, then the award will be made to an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) student in financial need. The Carla Moore Award was established in 2007 by Ms Jennifer Moore Rattray, Associate Vice-President, Indigenous, Government and Community Affairs at The University of Winnipeg, in honour of her mother, a member of Peepeekisis First Nation with roots in Fisher River Cree Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation (formerly known as Oxford House, Manitoba) and Norway House Cree Nation. After returning to University as a mature student, Ms Carla Moore graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at The University of Winnipeg in 2000.
ELP Emergency Bursary
Established by UWinnipeg’s English Language Program (ELP) and its community of alumni, these emergency bursaries will be awarded to current ELP students facing short-term financial difficulty. Emergency bursaries may be used to supplement unexpected living expenses or other unforeseen emergencies while studying. Emergency bursaries are not intended to be applied to tuition charges. Students must demonstrate a verifiable need and may be required to provide supporting documents where possible. Applications will be approved by the Director of ELP.
Harry E. Gordon, QC, Memorial Bursary
This Bursary is established by friends, colleagues, and clients of the late Harry E. Gordon, QC, and by chiefs of the Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation in recognition of his lasting contribution to the Indigenous community. It will be awarded to an Indigenous student with financial need who is a member of one of the First Nations represented by the Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation: Berens River, Bloodvein River, Brokenhead, Buffalo Point, Hollow Water, Little Black River, Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi, and Poplar River.
Jack Little Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding Indigenous student in any undergraduate Faculty to honour Jack’s memory, and share a legacy of dedication to education. Jack and Grace Little were married for over 50 years, and believed in education, and the value of a post-secondary education to help build strong Indigenous communities. Together they have created awards for The University of Winnipeg Collegiate, and undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Winnipeg. This award is established by Mrs. Grace Little in memory of her late husband Jack Little.
Jim August Memorial Opportunity Fund Bursary
The Jim August Memorial Opportunity Fund Bursary will support students who meet the criteria of UWinnipeg’s Opportunity Fund. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and come from one (or more) of the following groups: Indigenous students, recent immigrants, students with refugee backgrounds, first generation students, and/or mature students. This award was established by Jim’s closest friends and family in memory of his tremendous legacy of service to the City of Winnipeg. Growing up in Winnipeg’s North End, Jim’s formative years were spent at the North End YMCA. His time in the Y’s leadership program had a profound impact on the course of his life. His charm and sense of humour led him to make strong connections with people from all walks of life. Over four decades Jim had a hand in helping change the downtown. Jim’s leadership roles included serving as CEO at The Forks/North Portage Partnership and earlier as General Manager at the Winnipeg Core Area Initiative, the country’s first tri-level government agreement for inner city revitalization. He was at various times chair of the Winnipeg Arts Council as an advocate for public art and was on the board and chair for a time at the University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation. He was a director of the Friends of Upper Fort Garry through its renewal as an attraction and a board member of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy. As stated by Jim at the time of his retirement in 2014 when reflecting on accomplishments in the downtown, “as we progress as a community we have to give the same kind of energy toward ensuring quality education for those less fortunate”.
Lindor Reynolds Youth-in-Care Tuition Waiver Bursary
Established in memory of Lindor Reynolds, this Bursary will be awarded to a student in the Youth-in-Care Tuition Waiver Program, part of the Opportunity Fund at The University of Winnipeg. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. Lindor Reynolds was a newspaper woman, a columnist of high repute with a wide and loyal following. She led with her heart in print and in her activity in the community, where she spoke often and ardently of the need to protect the rights of the most vulnerable among us. Those people included children and youth, especially those who needed the assistance of child welfare agencies. She was nominated repeatedly for awards for her writing, including a National Newspaper Award (2011) and the Michener Award for Meritorious Public Service which is the Governor General’s commendation for national public-service journalism. Lindor was dedicated to community charitable efforts including Pennies from Heaven and the Christmas Cheer Board. Her work in keeping government and their agencies accountable in their duty to youth-in-care resulted in an amendment to the Child and Family Services Act, putting the safety of children as the first priority of child welfare agencies in their work.
Morag Duncan Apostle Scholarship
This Scholarship is established by Morag Duncan Apostle (B.A., 1992) who, having spent many years breeding Rhodesian Ridgebacks (Stalkmoor Perm. Reg.), recognizes the essential qualities of compassion, natural ability, and talent with animals that a good veterinarian must possess. It is established in memory of her parents, James N. and Agnes M. Duncan, and her grandparents, John and Grace Anderson MacGregor, and James and Johan MacLeod Duncan of Scotland. It will be awarded to a student entering their final year of an undergraduate science degree intending to pursue studies in Veterinary Medicine.
Philip Reece Memorial Bursary for Indigenous Students
The Phillip Reece Memorial Bursary for Indigenous students commemorates Phillip Reece’s passion for history and education, and will support one or more graduate or undergraduate Indigenous students with financial need. Phillip Reece (1946-2010) was a graduate of United College in 1968, earning a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in History and went on to teach at several schools in the Winnipeg School Division for over 30 years. Following his retirement in 2002, he helped to promote teaching of Canadian history through his work with Historica and The University of Winnipeg. This Bursary is established by Dr. Thomas Axworthy, OC and Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, PC,OC,OM, with gifts from several donors.
Ross A. Johnston Indigenous Student Award
This Award was established in 2009 by Ross A. Johnston (B.A., United College, 1952, L.L.B., University of Manitoba 1956). It will be awarded to one or more academically promising Indigenous students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50. Financial need may be considered in the selection.
Susan A. Thompson Scholarship for Women in Leadership
The Susan A. Thompson Scholarship for Women in Leadership will support a female student in any area of study who is pursuing or has future aspirations of serving in a leadership role within her community. The scholarship will be awarded to a continuing undergraduate student with a minimum 4.0 GPA and a minimum 60 credit hours completed. The successful candidate must submit an essay demonstrating her outstanding leadership qualities and outlining her community involvement and extracurricular activities on and off campus. The essay must be accompanied by a resume and two letters of reference. Dr. Susan A. Thompson, O.M. is a well-known and highly regarded leader. An alumnae of The Collegiate ’67 and UWinnipeg ’71, she was awarded UWinnipeg’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2012 and bestowed an Honorary Doctor of Laws in 2016. She is a proud Winnipegger, a proud Manitoban and a proud Canadian. With a wealth of experience and a highly engaging personality, Susan is a mentor to all who know her. She believes in reaching for one’s dreams and is a strong proponent of achieving the impossible. In honour of her 30th anniversary of becoming Winnipeg’s first woman Mayor, her dearest friends and family established this scholarship.