This page has a lot of information about scholarships.  To view other scholarship opportunities click here.

Awards, bursaries and scholarships are monies, which have been donated by concerned corporations, community organizations and individuals.  These awards cover the specific requests of the donors and are intended to assist students who have shown outstanding academic or vocational abilities and achievement or have excelled in extra-curricular and community activities (or in a combination of the above) and/or are in need of financial assistance

1. A scholarship may be awarded for academic achievement, athletics, extra curricular and community services, financial need, ethnic background, chosen profession, women in science, special needs, parents’ occupations, visible minority groups and others.

2. A bursary is a grant given to a student who proves financial need and who holds a satisfactory academic record.

3. An award is a prize recognizing a particular accomplishment and is usually given in monetary fashion.  It may or may not require subsequent registration at a particular institution.

4. A loan is monies lent to students that must be repaid when their program of studies has ended, or if they drop below the minimum course load.

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Guidelines for applying:

• Remember that all post secondary universities offer entrance scholarships.  You are advised to check with the university you are planning to attend for the details.

• Most applications require considerable time to complete properly, including getting references.  GIVE YOUR REFEREES TIME TO DO A GOOD JOB.  The way in which you complete the application form can make a difference between getting and NOT getting financial assistance.  Clarification and/or assistance are available from the Guidance Counsellor.

• Throughout the academic year, scholarships will become available on www.studentawards.com, www.canlearn.ca and other sites. As well, the Guidance Counsellor will receive a number of application forms to be completed by students who may meet the specified guidelines. 

These are a few things to be aware of:

1. Application forms must often be typed

2. Essays may have to be completed

3. Copies of official transcripts are often requested

4. References and letters of references may be required

5. Deadlines for submission of application forms MUST be adhered to.

At MCI the Guidance Counsellor meets with each Senior IV student individually the first week in September to go over credit checks and future career plans.  This may also occur several times through out the school year.  It would be a good idea to have a resume available at that time if you are interested in applying for scholarships.  Use this as an opportunity for your Guidance Counsellor to become familiar with your academic standing, extra curricular activities, volunteer work etc.  Although it is ultimately up to you to search out financial assistance, this information will be valuable in assisting the Guidance Counsellor to give you gentle reminders if scholarship applications that may apply to you come in the mail. 

Scholarship information will also be posted on the bulletin board next to the office.  A binder listing the majority of scholarships will remain in the library at all times.  If you browse through it you will see upcoming scholarships. 

Realize your eligibility:  As mentioned above, eligibility could include one or a combination of:  academic achievement, athletics, extra curricular and community services, financial need, ethnic background, chosen profession, women in science, special needs, parents’ occupations, visible minorities and others.

Marks:  Deadlines for applications begin in October.  Your first report card could be the marks submitted.  Applications will ask for your most recent marks as the year progresses.   This makes every mark on every report card crucial.

Scholarships can be broken down into the following categories:

1.          Entrance Scholarships are given for demonstrated academic excellence in Senior IV or Senior III and Senior IV by various institutions.  The following are a few Manitoba examples:

U of M  

Special Skills, Interest, Knowledge
Check to see if organizations offer anything in the way of prizes
 

Club Affiliations
Check with clubs you or your parents belong to.

Place of Employment
Check with your parents’ or your place of employment. Speak to your parents about possible scholarship opportunities. 
Very often, employers may have special programs for students of employees

Union
If your parents belong to one they may offer support

Ethnic Lineage
Check with ethnic and cultural groups to which you are affiliated

Churches and Religious Institutions
Some churches offer scholarships to their members.

Cash Competitions
If you like challenge and competition look into areas you excel in

Athletic Organizations
Some awards are given by various athletic organizations

Permanent Disabilities
If you have a disability you may be eligible for certain scholarships

Special Situations
Being a single parent, minority international student may qualify you for a scholarship

Veterans Groups
If your parents or grandparents were involved in wartime service you may qualify – ask at legions

Volunteer Community Service Activities
(many scholarships are based or partially based on this criteria)

•     Fundraising, canvassing or campaigning as an unpaid volunteer

•     Help to organize or supervise activities or events for an organization

•     Help teach or coach for a group or organization as an unpaid volunteer

•     Collect, serve or deliver food or other goods as a volunteer through an organization

•     Provide information or help to educate or influence the opinions of others on behalf of an organization

•     Provide health care or support as a volunteer through an organization

•     Participate in another type of volunteer activity for a charity, school, religious organization, community group or other organization