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This Bursary was established in 2005 by Dr. Harry Rosenbaum and Family to honour his parents Alex and Vera Rosenbaum who immigrated to Canada from Europe in 1948. It is intended to provide financial help to people who have immigrated to Canada from other countries by assisting them with the expense of gaining a university education. Eligible candidates will have been born outside Canada and show financial need. Preference will be given to those who have come to Canada as refugees or displaced persons.

The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association has provided a scholarship, through The Winnipeg Foundation, in recognition of the long association of Mr. Longman with United College. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to the full-course student in The University of Winnipeg Collegiate who achieves the highest combined final mark in at least two credits of English 40S and who is continuing studies in The University of Winnipeg in a program consisting of at least four full courses (24 credit hours).

Scholarships valued at $5,000 each are to be awarded annually. Candidates must be students completing high school in Manitoba, and application is to be by nomination only, with each high school principal eligible to nominate one candidate on an appropriate application form. It will be recommended to the high schools that the following attributes be considered in selecting candidates: 1. Attainment of high school academic standing and promise. 2. Noteworthy interest and participation in extracurricular activities in school and community. 3. Leadership qualities and strength of character.

This Scholarship, provided by The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association, will be awarded to a student who has completed at least 30 credit hours at The University of Winnipeg, and is registered in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Applicants must have made significant contributions to extracurricular activities on The University of Winnipeg campus, or must be able to document significant accomplishments outside the classroom which involve innovation and entrepreneurship. At least one parent or grandparent must be an alumnus or alumna.(Alumni are defined as those who have completed at least 30 credit hours at The University of Winnipeg, who have received a degree from United College or Wesley College, completed a diploma or certificate program from The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Division, or have completed the minimum course credit hours required for admission to a professional program at another Canadian university).

This Bursary will provide financial support and encouragement to refugees and newcomers from Africa to discover the advantages and benefits to a University education. This award is established by Anne Mahon and funded with a portion of proceeds from her book “The Lucky Ones: African Refugees’ Stories of Extraordinary Courage”, about the African community in Winnipeg. Preference will be given to individuals profiled in the book and their children.

Interest earned on this endowment provides funds to support the Board of Regents Scholarship program.

This Scholarship is presented by her family in honour of Arvilla Lightly. It will be awarded annually to a student from rural Manitoba who has completed First Year (30 credit hours) and is continuing in any year of any undergraduate degree program.

This bursary will be awarded to a full time student who shows academic promise, demonstrates financial need, and belongs to a student group as identified by the Opportunity Fund. The Barb Gamey Opportunity Fund Bursary is designed to assist under-represented populations; Indigenous students, recent immigrants (within 5 years), students with refugee backgrounds, students who are the first in their family to attend postsecondary (“first generation” students), and/or mature students.

This bursary was established on the occasion of Ms Read’s retirement as Coordinator of Adult Learner and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Services of The University of Winnipeg (1998-2016). As an adult learner herself, Ms Read (B.A. 2003, M.Ad.Ed. 2012) was passionate about assisting adult learners re-entering formal education and in meeting their educational goals. This bursary will provide financial assistance to an adult learner entering any undergraduate program either part-time or full-time. Preference may be given to a student who is a single parent. Financial need will be taken into consideration.

The BMO Opportunity Fund Bursary will support students who meet the criteria of the Opportunity Fund. The BMO community giving philosophy is anchored in a rich history of success. With a focus on collaboration, learning, and innovation, BMO works with their community partners to achieve sustainable solutions to shape the future together.