University of Manitoba Scholarships: Benefits, Eligibility, Application for International Students

The University of Manitoba offers 2800+ scholarships and bursaries, worth more than 17 million CAD and 6 million CAD respectively, to students of all nationalities. Of these, around 1600 scholarships are awarded to incoming undergraduate and postgraduate students, commencing their studies in Canada at the university.

University of Manitoba Scholarships are awarded both on the basis of academic achievements and financial needs, yet a few general criteria are to be kept in mind while applying for a scholarship:

• Study in a full-time degree program at University of Manitoba
• Enroll in at least 24 credit hours in the current year of study at the U of M. Register and complete at least 80% of a full course in the current year of study.
• For Bursary applications, students need to check the Aurora Portal between mid-August and October beginning.
• For the application which will be automatically considered, admission applications to the university must be submitted by March 1. Other scholarships require a separate application.

The University of Manitoba offers different award opportunities like Entrance Awards, Scholarships for Current Students, Bursaries, Indigenous Student Awards, International Student Awards, and Graduate Student Awards. The University of Manitoba also offers several financial aids in support of students facing financial hardships like Government Students Loans, U.S. Student Funding, Work-Study Program, and UM Food Banks.

University of Manitoba Scholarships for Bachelor Programs

The international scholarship for U of M undergraduates programs was established to support students from all around the world in financial need and given to those who demonstrate academic success. The main aim of these scholarships is to the academic excellence of international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at the University of Manitoba.

Eligibility Criteria

• International students in Canada on valid study permits.
• Compulsory admission application to the desired faculty at the U of M by March 1.
• Paying international student tuition fee rates.
• Minimum high school average of 85% and above.
• In some cases are continuing in the next consecutive year of full-time study in their program during the Fall/Winter academic session.

Eligibility criteria and application requirements may vary depending on different awards, so students are requested to kindly be sure to read the details of each award carefully before applying.

UManitoba International Student Undergraduate Bursary

Available to both incoming and continuing international students, International Student Undergraduate Bursary offers aid worth 100 CAD to 1,000 CAD to students on an annual basis. Some of the key details regarding the undergraduate bursary program are mentioned below:

• Eligibility: 
  • ​Demonstration of the financial requirement to pursue and/or complete UG studies.
  • Enroll/ complete 60% of full-time course load over the regular semester.
  • Continuing students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Application Availability: Application for the General Bursary for the Fall and Winter terms are available from August 1.
• Application Deadline: The deadline for International Student Undergraduate Bursary is October 1.
• Application Process: 
  • Students must first apply for the University of Manitoba General Bursary.
  • In addition to the above application, students must also submit supporting documents to the Financial Aid and Awards office by October.

Note: Students must remember that they are not eligible to apply for the Bursary in their first year of post-secondary study in Canada.

University of Manitoba Scholarships for Masters &Doctoral Programs

For Masters and Doctoral program students, the University of Manitoba offers more than 2 million CAD in awards to recognize and support academic excellence. These awards are offered to students who have demonstrated exceptional intellectual ability and academic accomplishment. Leadership skills, community presence, and long-term goals are also considered while selecting recipients for masters and doctoral scholarships.

Furthermore, unlike in the case of undergraduate students, PG-level University of Manitoba scholarships are offered by individual departments. Some of these scholarships are tabulated below:

University of Manitoba External Awards & Scholarships

In addition to the University of Manitoba Scholarships mentioned above, there are a number of external scholarships for international students awarded by the industry, government, and private organizations outside of the university. These external scholarships are available to both UG and PG-level students, however, you need to apply separately for them after establishing eligibility:

University of Manitoba offers a wide array of scholarships and other forms of financial aid to both domestic as well as international students. It offers both partial and fully funded scholarships to reduce the financial burden on the students. The eligibility criteria, application process, and selection criteria are different for different scholarships. Hence, it is important for students to verify the same before applying for any scholarship.