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GENERAL LISTINGS LISTINGS BY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH TIPS Louis Riel Scholarships at Brandon University Business Council of Manitoba Aboriginal Education Awards MTS Pursue Your Calling Scholarship Program Abraham McPherson Memorial Scholarship Award University of Manitoba: Aboriginal Business Education Program ( ABEP) Louis Riel Bursary Sokoloff Family Bursary Manitoba Hydro Awards Bursaries and Scholarships: Employment Equity Bursary Trio Award Northern Student Award Mathematics Award Science Fair Award First Year Information Technology Bursary Second Year to Final Year Information Technology Bursary Second Year to Final Year Engineering Technology Bursary Certificate Program Award First Year Engineering Bursary Second Year to Final Year Engineering Bursary First Year Management Bursary Second Year to Final Year Management Bursary Louis Riel Scholarships at Brandon University Are awarded to entering or returning students of Brandon University who are Manitoba residents of Métis status and who demonstrate strong academic potential. As part of their application, applicants must provide a letter stating they are either members of the Manitoba Métis Federation or are eligible for membership in the Manitoba Métis Federation. Applicants who are offered a scholarship must register as full-time students at Brandon University. Students may appeal to defer taking up the award for up to 12 months upon written request to the Scholarship Committee. Students may apply and be considered for this award more than once. Scholarship holders must achieve satisfactory academic progress at Brandon University. A minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 (letter grade C+) is required to receive the award. Funds from these scholarships are disbursed in two installments, the first half normally in September and the second half in January. Retention of the second installment is conditional upon the recipient's maintenance of a satisfactory academic performance (C+ cumulative average). Value: Up to 6 awards per year, value $1500 each. For more information or copies of application forms, please contact: Ms Janet Omstead Wood Senate Awards Office Brandon University 270 - 18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 Phone: (204) 727-9737 Fax: (204) 727-4072 Email: wood@brandonu.ca BACK TOP Business Council of Manitoba Aboriginal Education Awards Deadline: March 15 Value: Each award is up to a maximum of $3,000 for university students or $1,500 for college students. The Business Council Awards are available to anyone of Aboriginal ancestry who is pursuing post-secondary education in Manitoba. You must maintain a full course load (60%), need financial assistance and be interested in working with one of the Business Council's member companies. The awards are to assist with the cost of tuition, books and supplies. For more information please contact the financial awards office at any of Manitoba's public post-secondary institutions. BACK TOP Aboriginal Business Education Program (ABEP) - University of Manitoba Part of the Faculty of Management's support for acquisition of business skills among Aboriginal people. A variety of bursaries and scholarships are offered for students attending or planning to attend the Univeristy of Manitoba. Application: Financial Aid and Awards University of Manitoba Suite 422, University Centre Building Winnipeg, Manitoba BACK TOP Louis Riel Institute - Bursary & Scholarships - Manitoba Deadline: Due dates vary, check with university directly All Métis students planning to attend one of the four (4) provincial universities in Manitoba are eligible to apply for an award. Bursaries are awarded primarily on the basis of economic need. Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit. The value & number of each award varies at each university and is best obtained directly from the University. Application: Louis Riel Institute 103-150 Henry Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba BACK TOP Sokoloff Family Bursary - University of Manitoba Deadline: June 30 One (1) $700 to $1,000 anually available for Aboriginal students at the University of Manitoba. One Student shall be selected by the Director of Financial Aid and Awards. Application: Financial Aid and Awards University of Manitoba Suite 422, University Centre Building Winnipeg, Manitoba BACK TOP MTS Pursue Your Calling Scholarship Program The future success of MTS relies on students such as yourself. The skills and expertise acquired through post-secondary education is a vital factor for the continued growth of MTS. Recognizing this, MTS has established the Pursue Your Calling scholarship program. Pursue Your Calling is a scholarship program designed to encourage students to study in areas of high demand for the telecommunications industry. Scholarships will be awarded to grade 12 graduates entering their first year of full-time study in one of the eligible programs. Benefits of the Scholarship Receive $1,000 to be applied towards your tuition for each year of your program, to a maximum of four years totaling $4,000. Be eligible for summer employment at MTS, which is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in your chosen field of study. Be eligible for employee discounts on cellular phones and service and DSL High Speed Internet service. Be provided with a mentor who will support and help you adapt to the MTS corporate environment. Participate in scheduled MTS related activities with mentors and other students. Pursue Your Calling scholarships are awarded based on your academic achievement (75% or over), and your responses to the short answer questions provided. Short listed candidates are required to participate in an interview with the MTS scholarship selection committee before final decisions are made. MTS is an Employment Equity employer and values a diverse workforce. Consideration will be given to all eligible applicants: men, women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Application forms are available online or from your school guidance counsellor. Please be sure to include with your application: 1. Transcript of your marks. 2. Proof of acceptance into eligible post-secondary program of study. 3. Resume. 4. Responses to all four (4) short answer questions. Application Forms: Pursue Your Calling - Printable Application Form (PDF) Contact the MTS Community Relations Department. Phone, write or e-mail us at: Pursue Your Calling Scholarship Program c/o MTS Community Relations Department P.O. Box 6666, (MP18C) 333 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3V6 Phone: (204) 941-8341 E-mail: community.relations@mts.ca BACK TOP Abraham McPherson Memorial Scholarship Award Award provided by Manitoba Aboriginal Education Counselling Association Inc. to Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education in the counselling field. Value: Four scholarships annually $250 each Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry ( Status, Non-Status, Inuit, Métis); Manitoba resident, high school graduate with overall 70% average in graduating. Procedure: Applicants are available from the Student Services Centre Awards Office, from any Tribal Council, , Band Education Authority in Manitoba. Deadline: May 31 Manitoba Aboriginal Education Counselling Association Inc. 305- 352 Donald Stret. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2H8 Phone: (204) 947-0421 BACK TOP

Manitoba Hydro's Awards Bursaries and Scholarships Employment Equity Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 11 bursaries of $1,500 awarded plus summer employment Eligibility Criteria: * Member of an Employment Equity Designated Group* * Entering first year of studies at a Manitoba University studying: Engineering, Computer Science or Commerce OR Entering first year of studies at a Manitoba College studying: Civil, Computer, Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technologies * Academic history Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. *Employment Equity Designated Group members include women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. For a definition of these groups please visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP Trio Award Deadline: December 1 Value: * 1 award of $200 awarded to a student in Senior 2 * 1 award of $300 awarded to a student in Senior 3 * 1 award of $500 awarded to a student in Senior 4 Potential opportunity for summer employment or full-time employment in one of Manitoba Hydro's Trades Training Programs* Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * High school student in Senior 2 to Senior 4 * Academic performance or demonstrated improvement in: Mathematics (pre-calculus or applied) 20S, 30S, and 40S Science 20F Physics 30S and 40S English 20F, 30S, and 40S Application Process: Pick up an application from your guidance counselor or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP Northern Student Award Deadline: December 1 Value: 3 awards of $300 awarded to Junior High or High school students living north of the 53rd parallel * Potential opportunity for summer employment or full-time employment in one of Manitoba Hydro's Trades Training Programs* Eligibility Criteria * Aboriginal ancestry * Living north of the 53rd parallel * Nominated by a teacher as an outstanding student based on academic performance, personal achievements and/or other accomplishments Application Process: Pick up an application from your guidance counselor or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. * Manitoba Hydro provides a range of technical and trades related training programs which include indentured apprenticeships, non-indentured apprenticeships, and post-journeyman development. Please visit our web site at www.hydro.mb.ca for further information. BACK TOP Mathematics Award Deadline: May 15 Value: 1 award of $200 granted to a student in Senior 1 Eligibility Criteria v Aboriginal ancestry v Highest provincial achievement in the Pascal Math competition Application Process: Math teachers or competition coordinators will forward the name of their most successful student who is willing to self-declare as being of Aboriginal Ancestry. Pick-up a nomination/application from your guidance counselor or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. For more information about the Pascal Math competition, visit their website at http://cemc.uwaterloo.ca BACK TOP Science Fair Award Deadline: May 15 Value: 1 award of $200 granted to a student in Junior High or High school Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * High achievement in a Science Fair competition Application Process: Science teachers or coordinators will nominate Aboriginal Science Fair participants. Science Fair judges will provide feedback on the nomination/application form on students' submissions for consideration in selecting award recipient. Pick-up a nomination/application from your guidance counselor or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP First Year Information Technology Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 2 bursaries of $1500 awarded plus potential opportunity for summer employment Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Accepted into the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg or Brandon University studying: Computer Sciences or University One Computer Science curriculum OR: Accepted into Red River College or Keewatin Community College studying: Computer Analyst/ Programmer or Computer Systems Technology * Academic performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP Second Year to Final Year Information Technology Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 2 bursaries of $2500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment available to recipients returning to full time studies in the fall. * Potential opportunity for full-time employment in the Information Technology Training Program for students in their final year. Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Students in second year to final year at the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg or Brandon University studying: Computer Sciences OR: Students in second year to final year at Red River College or Keewatin Community College studying: Computer Analyst/ Programmer or Computer Systems Technology * Academic performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP Second Year to Final Year Engineering Technology Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 6 bursaries of $1500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment available to recipients returning to full time studies in the fall * Potential opportunity for full-time employment in a Manitoba Hydro in-house Trades Training Program for students in their final year* Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Students in second year to final year at Red River College, Keewatin Community College or Assiniboine Community College studying: Electronic, Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering Technologies. * Academic performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP Certificate Program Award Deadline: December 1 for July to December programs and July 2 for January to July programs. Value: 2 awards of $500 awarded plus potential opportunity for term or full time employment. Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Enrolled in one of the following programs: Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, Network Support, or Contact Centre Representative at a recognized Educational Institution in Manitoba. * Academic performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. Submit completed application to: Community Relations Advisor, Employment Equity Department, Manitoba Hydro, P.O. Box 815, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2P4 First Year Engineering Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 6 bursaries of $1,500 awarded plus potential opportunity for summer employment Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Accepted into first-year Engineering, ENGAP, or taking engineering curriculum in University One at the University of Manitoba * Academic performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP Second Year to Final Year Engineering Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 3 bursaries of $2,500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment available to recipients returning to full time studies in the fall. * Potential opportunity for full-time employment in the Engineer-In-Training Program for students in their final year. Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal Ancestry * Engineering or ENGAP students at the University of Manitoba in second year to final year, studying (in order of preference): electrical, civil & mechanical, other engineering disciplines. * Academic Performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP First Year Management Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 3 bursaries of $1500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Accepted into first-year Management or ABEP at the University of Manitoba * Academic performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. BACK TOP Second Year to Final Year Management Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 3 bursaries of $2500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment available to recipients returning to full time studies in the fall. * Potential opportunity for full-time employment in the Commerce Career Development Program for students in their final year. Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Management or ABEP students at the University of Manitoba in second year to final year, majoring in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or Marketing. * Academic performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. Note: Further considerations for bursaries can include: * home community, with preference given to Aboriginal Peoples whose home community is North of the 53rd parallel * financial need BACK TOP