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The University of Winnipeg Foundation The University of Winnipeg Foundation is a registered and incorporated charitable public foundation dedicated to fundraising and asset stewardship in support of The University of Winnipeg’s mission. With the help of generous donors, the Foundation is building a legacy for the University, to enable it to better meet the needs, inspire the dreams of students, and create limitless possibilities for the future. Manitoba Scholarships and Bursaries Initiative (MSBI) The Government of Manitoba provides matching funds for donations made to universities and colleges through its Manitoba Scholarships and Bursaries Initiative (MSBI). MSBI matching grants are used to provide direct scholarship and bursary assistance to students, and to supplement endowments for both new and existing awards.

Disbursement of Award Amounts

Once a student is selected for an award, these are the steps you can expect:

o All awards are applied to the Student Account at the University

o Award amounts can be viewed online through WebAdvisor

o All awards are applied to outstanding balances

o If this award creates a credit balance, a refund cheque will be mailed after the course drop deadlines have passed

o All internal awards (with the exception of bursaries) are printed on the recipient’s official transcript

o Reductions in course load or complete withdrawal from the University may result in all or a portion of the award being reversed

Note: The University reserves the right to reduce, reverse or correct errors in award postings at any time.

Automatic Awards Some awards are given to students automatically based on their academic performance, without the necessity of an application. These include the Special Entrance Scholarship, the Academic Proficiency Scholarship and the majority of the Departmental Awards. Sit back and relax, we will do all the work for you.

Welcome! The University of Winnipeg offers a variety of financial support to assist you with funding your post-secondary education. We have over 900 awards to assist students from all majors, academic levels and financial need. Take some time and explore our opportunities – you might be the recipient we are looking for. The Entrance Awards Handbook contains descriptions for all active Entrance awards at The University of Winnipeg. All awards at the University are governed by the Senate Student Services Committee. Awards are created from funds donated by friends, external partners and those interested in helping students succeed and reach their full potential.

Contact Us

If you have further questions about any of the information listed in this Awards Handbook, or have general questions about accessing financial

assistance, please email Awards and Financial Aid at

awards@uwinnipeg.ca, call 204-779-UWIN (8946), or visit

us in 2Ri06 (489 Portage Ave).

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Application-Required Awards Some awards require an application in order to be considered. These are awards that ask for things like extra-curricular activities, involvement in the community and reference letters. All applications and deadlines are listed online. Please visit the Awards and Financial Aid website for more information.

General Award Conditions There are some general award conditions that all students should be aware of, before you start your search. Please take a moment and become familiar with these guidelines:

A. All awards listed are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

B. All awards are equally available to part-time and full-time students, unless otherwise stated.

C. All awards are equally available to domestic and international students, unless otherwise stated.

D. All awards must be claimed in the academic year in which they are offered.

E. “Year Level” is determined the following way:

First Year: completed less than 30 credit hours

Second Year: completed 30 to 59 credit hours

Third Year: completed 60 to 89 credit hours

Fourth Year: completed 90 to 119 credit hours

Fifth/Final Year: enrolled in the last few credits needed to complete your degree and you expect to graduate in October or June of the current year

F. “Social Science” includes the disciplines of Anthropology, Economics, Geography (human and regional), Politics, Psychology, and Sociology.

G. “Humanities” includes the disciplines of Aboriginal Languages, Classics, East Asian Languages and Cultures, English, French Studies, German Studies, History, Italian Studies, Kinesiology, Music, Philosophy, Religious and Culture, Rhetoric, Writing Communications, Spanish Studies, Theatre and Film, and Women’s and Gender Studies.

H. To qualify for awards that require a specific major, students must have declared their major.

I. The University of Winnipeg will not administer any new awards that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, political belief, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or age. Exceptions to these guidelines will be considered by the Senate Student Services Committee in accordance with the “Special Programs” provision of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, which permits forms of assistance whose purpose is to address the needs of disadvantaged groups or individuals.

J. Students in receipt of renewable awards will be assessed for renewal after the Fall/Winter academic year. In order to renew, students must meet any published criteria and have completed at least 18 credits hours with at least a 3.55 cumulative grade point average.

K. All academic awards are assessed using the Grade Point System outlined in The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar.

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Getting Started So, let’s get started! To make the process of searching and applying for awards manageable and rewarding, there are three questions you need to ask: 1. Who am I? 2. What awards are right for me? 3. How do I apply? Who Am I? Before you begin your search for awards, you must determine if you are a future student or a current student:

o Entrance Awards:

Offered to future or “new” students during the admission process

Includes high school sequential, transfer, or mature students coming to The University of Winnipeg for the first time.

Must submit a completed application for Admission to the University by February 1.

Advertised in the Winter. Awarded in the Spring for the upcoming Fall Term.

o In-Course Awards:

Offered to current students at the University who are enrolled in Year 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Advertised in the Summer. Awarded in the Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer terms. NOTE: This Entrance Award Handbook contains award information for future students on our Entrance Awards only. Please see the complete Awards Handbook for a listing of In-Course Awards. What Awards Are Right for Me? After you have determined if you are a future or current student, your next step is to understand some common terms used throughout the Awards Handbook. After reading through the various definitions, you can pinpoint what awards are best suited to your unique situation:

o Award:

Based on financial need and academic achievement

Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 (C+)

This is also the generic term used to refer to all types of financial assistance

o Bursary:

Based on financial need

Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 (C)

o Fellowship:

Based on academic achievement tied to research, innovation

Normally given to students in Graduate Studies

Grade point average of at least 4.25 (A)

o Medal:

Based on academic achievement

Normally given at Convocation, upon graduation

Do not require that the recipient register again at the University

Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 (B+)

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o Prize:

Based on academic achievement

Normally given at Convocation, upon graduation

Do not require that the recipient register again at the University

Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 (B)

o Scholarship:

Based on academic achievement

Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 (B) How Do I Apply? Now that you have a better sense of what is available to you, it is time to read through the listing of opportunities in the Entrance Awards Handbook. Start by checking off all the awards that you might be interested in and go from there. Applying for awards is easy, if you have a plan. Awards and Financial Aid Website Please visit our website to access applications, deadlines, and discover other financial assistance opportunities such as the Work/Study Program, External Awards, and Government Student Loans. There are also some awards that are specific to groups of students on campus. There are designated websites and funding brochures for these awards, to make them more accessible. Please visit them online:

o Aboriginal Students o International Students o Students with Disabilities

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APPLIED-FOR

ENTRANCE AWARDS

These awards are for future or “new” students to The University of Winnipeg, including high school sequential, transfer, or mature students. Students are considered for these awards during the admission process. All applications and deadlines are listed online. These awards must be accepted in the academic year they are offered. Please visit the Awards and Financial Aid website for more information and application forms. Unless stated otherwise, the following awards are part of the Fall/Winter 2019-20 Entrance Award Application.

Major Entrance Scholarships Alumni Entrance Scholarship Scholarships are to be awarded annually to students completing high school in Manitoba. Recipients should demonstrate the following attributes to be considered for this scholarship: attainment of high school academic standing and promise, noteworthy interest and participation in extracurricular activities in school and community, and leadership qualities and strength of character. Application is to be by nomination only, with each high school principal eligible to nominate one candidate on an appropriate application form. Buhler Bursary in Business and Economics This bursary is awarded annually to a full-time student with a declared major in Business & Administration or Economics with demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic progress, with preference given to a single parent. The bursary will cover full tuition and provide allowances for living expenses and book costs. The First Year bursary is $10,000. The bursary is renewable for three additional years at $5,000. Garnet Kyle Scholarship Established in 2011 to provide scholarships to students from the Rural Municipality of Franklin, in Manitoba. Students must have a minimum 90% admission average or higher. This award cannot be held in conjunction with a Special Entrance Scholarship. This award is renewable for an additional three years. To renew, students must enroll in a minimum of 18 credit hours and maintain

a cumulative grade point average of 4.0. This is an entrance scholarship awarded to a student coming from (in order of preference): 1. The most qualified eligible student undertaking undergraduate full-time studies toward a degree at The University of Winnipeg from the following schools in preferential order: a. Roseau Valley School, Dominion City b. Other high schools in the Border Land School Division c. High schools in Hanover School Division 2. The most qualified eligible student undertaking undergraduate full-time studies toward a degree at The University of Winnipeg who has, within the last three years, graduated from the following schools in preferential order: a. Roseau Valley School, Dominion City b. Other high schools in the Border Land School Division c. High schools in Hanover School Division All qualifications being equal, a student who has attended Red River College will be given priority. 3. The most qualified eligible student undertaking undergraduate full-time studies toward a degree at The University of Winnipeg who is or has been a resident of the Roseau Valley High School catchment area. All qualifications being equal, a student who has attended Red River College will be given priority. John K. Macdonald Memorial Fund Award in Education This award is created in memory of John K. Macdonald by his wife April and their four daughters. It is to be awarded to an Indigenous student who is enrolled in the Faculty of Education at The University of Winnipeg, who shows keen interest in using their education to benefit their community and position themselves as a positive role model for others. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need. This award has the potential to be renewed for up to four additional years, depending on available funding. To renew, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 18 credit hours and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50. John was a loving husband and father who was empathetic to and frustrated by the barriers Indigenous communities face. Acknowledged as a mentor to many, this award honours John's life by alleviating a student's financial strains and positively influencing their future, in the hope that their success may have a positive ripple effect on future generations. A self-made man, John never forgot his humble beginnings and his belief that education is the key to making change happen.

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Margaret E. Nix and Slade C. Nix Entrance

Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Margaret E. Nix, a 1943 graduate of United College. It will be awarded annually to an Aboriginal student who resides in Manitoba and is entering an undergraduate degree program at The University of Winnipeg.

Marsha P. Hanen Entrance Scholarship This scholarship is awarded in recognition of the Presidency of The University of Winnipeg of Dr. Marsha P. Hanen (1989-99). It will be awarded annually to an outstanding Manitoba high school graduate who has made outstanding leadership and extracurricular contributions in school and the community. It is renewable for an additional three years. The Maria Graciete and Jose Correia Family Scholarship Established in 2011, this scholarship will be awarded to one or more students in either the Faculty of Business and Economics or the Faculty of Science (Faculty of Science preference given to students studying environment related issues) in any year of study (undergraduate or graduate), who have achieved high academic standing. Preference will be given to new immigrants to Manitoba or their family, and to employees of Bee Clean, or children and family members of Bee Clean employees. This scholarship is renewable for an additional three years. The Minute Maid Inner-City Leadership Scholarship for Kinesiology and Applied Health These scholarships were established to support students entering their first year of undergraduate study at The University of Winnipeg who are planning to study Kinesiology and Applied Health. To be eligible, students must have a minimum high school admission average of 75% and be graduating from an inner-city high school in the City of Winnipeg. Applicants must have exceptional involvement within their community or high school, demonstrating leadership with athletic and/or coaching programs and services for the inner-city. Preference will be given to Indigenous, new immigrant or students from low income families.

Walter Leatherdale Entrance Scholarship Scholarships have been established by Douglas Leatherdale, a 1957 graduate of United College, in memory of his father. They will cover a full year's tuition (30 credit hours) and provide allowances for living expenses and book costs for one or more outstanding students from rural Manitoba, preferably from farming communities. These scholarships will be renewable for an additional three years.

Entrance Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Advanced Placement Program Entrance Scholarship Scholarships will be awarded to students who are entering The University of Winnipeg as an Advanced Placement Program National Scholar. To be eligible, students must write five Advanced Placement final examinations and obtain an average of at least 4.0 on these examinations. These scholarships may not be held in conjunction with a Special Entrance Scholarship. Alfred Duncan Longman Scholarship 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). Alumni Family Entrance Scholarship Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering The University of Winnipeg on the basis of high school credentials earned outside Winnipeg's perimeter highway or outside Manitoba. At least one parent or grandparent must be an alumnus or alumna. Applicants also must have contributed significantly to extracurricular activities in the school and the community.

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Betty Anna Isfeld Entrance Scholarship This scholarship was established in honour of Betty Anna Isfeld. Known through the Interlake region, the Isfeld family proudly promotes its Icelandic heritage while valuing academic excellence. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student with the highest average entering The University of Winnipeg and graduating from one of the three high schools in the Interlake regional of Manitoba (Gimli, Arborg, Riverton). Board of Regents Canadian Association of Physicists Entrance Scholarship Full-tuition scholarships for 30 credit hours will be provided to students who achieve the highest standing in the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) High School Prize Examination and who enter a degree program at The University of Winnipeg. If none of the top three registers, then the single highest-ranking student from the top ten who enrolls will receive the scholarship. Board of Regents Entrance Bursary The Board of Regents offers a number of entrance bursaries for First Year students with financial need and good academic standing. Board of Regents Scholarships for Transfer Students The Board of Regents offers scholarships for students who are granted advanced standing in at least 18 credit hours on transfer from other post-secondary institutions. A minimum grade point average of 3.55 is required on the transferred courses, in order for a student to be eligible. Brina and Abraham Shubin Entrance Scholarship This scholarship is provided by the Erica and Arnold Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence. It will be awarded annually to an outstanding high school graduate entering The University of Winnipeg. Carl N. Halstead Memorial Scholarship in History Through The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association Fund of The Winnipeg Foundation, Mrs. C.N. Halstead has provided a scholarship to commemorate the long association with The Collegiate of her husband, the late Dean C.N. Halstead, both as Dean and as Instructor in History. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a full-time student at The University of Winnipeg Collegiate who obtained the highest mark in History

40S. Applicants must be continuing their studies at The University of Winnipeg in any program consisting of at least four full courses (24 Credit Hours). Cecil Essadelle Rombough Memorial Entrance Scholarship This scholarship, established through a bequest to The Winnipeg Foundation from Miss Rombough, will be awarded to an outstanding graduate of a Winnipeg high school who is entering The University of Winnipeg. Chancellor P.H.T. Thorlakson Entrance Scholarship Two scholarships have been established in appreciation of Dr. P.H.T. Thorlakson's nine years of distinguished service as Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg, 1969-1978. These scholarships will be awarded to two outstanding high school graduates entering The University of Winnipeg. Dr. George and Doris Johnson Entrance Scholarship This scholarship is provided by the Erica and Arnold Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence. It will be awarded annually to an outstanding high school graduate entering The University of Winnipeg. Dr. Isaac and Mrs. Sandra Battel Entrance Scholarship This scholarship is provided by the Erica and Arnold Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence. It will be awarded annually to an outstanding high school graduate entering The University of Winnipeg. Elinor F.E. Black Entrance Scholarship This scholarship, which has been provided through the generosity of Dr. Elinor F.E. Black, will be awarded to a student entering The University of Winnipeg upon the basis of their academic standing. Erica and Arnold Rogers Entrance Scholarship This scholarship is provided by the Erica and Arnold Rogers Fund for Academic Excellence. It will be awarded annually to an outstanding high school graduate entering The University of Winnipeg.

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Francis Winston Armstrong Memorial Award This award was established in 1961 by Rev. and Mrs. Frank W. Armstrong in memory of their son, Francis Winston Armstrong. It is to be awarded to a student with financial need and good academic standing who is entering First Year at The University of Winnipeg in any program. Gladys K. Thompson Memorial Entrance Scholarship This scholarship, established by Joseph W. Thompson and his children, Beth and John, in memory of his wife and their mother, is to be awarded annually to a student of St. James Collegiate or Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate who is entering The University of Winnipeg with high academic standing and has shown particular excellence in English. Global College Leadership Scholarship This scholarship is intended to build upon the social justice leadership instilled through students' participation in We Act programs in Manitoba high schools, and to cultivate leaders with a global outlook on social justice. The scholarships are supported by individuals and businesses in Manitoba with a commitment to developing leaders with a global outlook on social justice, and or promoted to Manitoba students in cooperation with Free the Children. Recipients must be in their First-Year of study at The University of Winnipeg and have participated in We Act programs. Harry Dmytryshyn Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is presented by family, friends, and members of the Ukrainian Canadian community in memory of Harry Dmytryshyn (B.Sc., 4-year, 1979) who was an outstanding teacher of mathematics at St. John’s High School and who made significant contributions as a coach and advisor to various student groups. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate of St. John’s High School entering First Year at The University of Winnipeg who combines outstanding achievement in mathematics with a significant contribution to the extracurricular life of the school. H. Emerson Snyder Entrance Scholarship Mr. H. Emerson Snyder, dedicated educator in the Winnipeg school system and co-author of a geometry text book used in Manitoba schools from 1924 to 1949, has established an entrance scholarship to be awarded annually to a high school

graduate who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, character and citizenship.

H.F. Allen Family Entrance Scholarship It will be awarded to a graduate of a Manitoba high school, who has financial need. It will cover the costs of tuition for up to 30 credit hours. This scholarship is renewable for one additional year. Henry Edmison Duckworth Entrance Scholarship These scholarships were established by the Board of Regents on the occasion of Dr. Duckworth's retirement as President of The University of Winnipeg (1971-1981) in recognition of his encouragement of entering students. The scholarships will be awarded annually to entering students of exceptional promise. IBEW 2034-Canadian Federation of Labour-Manitoba Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to an eligible dependent of a member in good standing of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2034. It will be presented annually to an outstanding high school graduate entering First Year at The University of Winnipeg. International Baccalaureate Entrance Scholarship These scholarships will be awarded to students who are entering The University of Winnipeg for the first time on the basis of the International Baccalaureate Diploma. To be eligible, students must present the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a grade total of at least 30, including the extended essay and the Theory of Knowledge course, and with no grade below 4 on the three higher level and three subsidiary level papers. These scholarships may not be held in conjunction with a Special Entrance Scholarship. Joan Ellacott Ross Entrance Bursary This bursary was established by Joan Ellacott Ross and by John, Betsy, and Gray (Eva) in honour of their mother, Joan. It will be awarded to a student in good standing, who demonstrates financial need and is in the First year of full-time studies in any undergraduate degree program at The University of Winnipeg.

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Ken Dryden Bursary This bursary will provide support to an undergraduate or diploma student who demonstrates financial need. Recipients must have been a client of the child welfare protection system in Canada. The bursary is renewable for an additional three years. To renew, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (c) or better. This bursary was established by a former student in appreciation of the support given by programs provided by The Hon. Ken Dryden, PC, OC. L. Olive Willison Entrance Scholarship This scholarship is to be awarded to a student with good academic standing who is entering The University of Winnipeg. Financial need may be a consideration. This scholarship is established by the Estate of Olive Willison and her daughter Mrs. Maureen Corkal, and Louise Humeniuk, Planned Gifts Officer at The University of Winnipeg Foundation. Leonard Krueger Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded annually to both a male and a female graduate in Grade 12 at The University of Winnipeg Collegiate who receive the highest academic standing in that year and who continue their studies at The University of Winnipeg. Luella Sprung Memorial Entrance Scholarship Miss Sprung, Lady Stick of Class '31 and sometimes member of the Board of Regents and Senate, has bequeathed an annual entrance scholarship to an outstanding high school graduate entering The University of Winnipeg. Meadwell Scholarship in French This scholarship is established by Professor Kenneth Meadwell in honour of the 75th birthday of his mother Shirley Meadwell and the 80th birthday of his father Frederick Meadwell. It is to be awarded to an outstanding Basic French 40S Manitoba high school graduating student who enrolls in 6 credit hours of French Studies courses at The University of Winnipeg in the academic year following high school graduation.

Opportunity Fund Youth-in-Care Tuition Waiver*

The University of Winnipeg is committed to breaking down the barriers to university education for Youth in Care. The Youth-In-Care Tuition Waiver Program is a part of the Opportunity Fund, and it is intended to cover undergraduate tuition fees. Tuition Waivers are based on the individual financial need of the applicant and will be selected by the Awards and Financial Aid Office in partnership with the Child and Family Service Authorities. Eligible students must have been given an offer of admission to the University for the upcoming Fall, be 18 or turning 18 in the upcoming academic year, and demonstrate financial need. This waiver is renewable for five consecutive years of study. *Separate Application Required. Applications for the Tuition Waiver program will be available on the Futures Forward website in January: www.futuresforward.ca

Red River Mutual Entrance Scholarship in Business and Economics Established in 2009, this scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding First year student majoring in Business or Economics, with preference given to a student from a rural community in Manitoba. With core values centered on mutual trust and integrity, the Red River Mutual believes that a university education provides opportunities for students to achieve excellence, which thereby enriches our economy and our community. Ross A. Johnston Entrance Scholarship in Mathematics & Statistics This scholarship was established by Ross A. Johnston (B.A., United College, 1952; LL.B., Manitoba, 1956). It will be awarded to one or more students entering The University of Winnipeg and intending to major in Mathematics or Statistics. Silver Heights Collegiate 50th Anniversary Legacy Award This entrance scholarship was established by Silver Heights Collegiate alumni following the school’s 50th anniversary reunion, which was held on the occasion of its closing in the summer of 2007. The scholarship will be awarded to a Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate graduate who will be attending The University of Winnipeg and who has made voluntary contributions to the school and community and demonstrates a commitment to social justice and activism.

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The North End Family Scholarship for Indigenous Students This scholarship will be awarded annually to the Indigenous student with the highest admission average entering The University of Winnipeg from a high school in Winnipeg's North End. In addition to the award, the recipient will also receive copy of Katherena Vermette's poetry collection North End Love Songs. The University of Winnipeg President's Scholarship for World Leaders* These scholarships will be given to international students who are entering any of the University's divisions for the first time - Undergraduate, Graduate, Collegiate, PACE, or ELP. Applicants must have a minimum 80% admission average or equivalent, and must be involved in activities that demonstrate leadership. *Separate Application Required. University of Winnipeg Women's Auxiliary Entrance Scholarship These scholarships, provided by the Women's Auxiliary, are offered to three outstanding high school graduates who are entering an undergraduate degree program at The University of Winnipeg.

War Amputations (Manitoba Branch) Entrance Scholarships These scholarships, provided by the War Amputations of Canada (Manitoba Branch), will be awarded to Manitoba residents with financial need who are entering The University of Winnipeg and who are either handicapped or children of a handicapped person. Winnipeg Police Service Opportunity Scholarship in Memory of Injured and Fallen Officers This scholarship has been established by the Winnipeg Police Service to support educational opportunities for students from the North End and Downtown Winnipeg high schools. Consideration will be given to applicants who have made a contribution to, or have been involved with, their school or community. These scholarships are renewable annually, with the intention that students receive scholarship support throughout their university degree.

AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE AWARDS

Special Entrance Scholarships The Special Entrance Scholarships are automatically offered to Grade 12 graduating students coming directly from a high school in Canada, and to international students from the United States, or those studying Canadian curriculum abroad. All students must meet the conditions below. These scholarships are offered without the necessity of a scholarship application.

Who is eligible?

Students that have at least an 85% final Grade 12 award average, and

Submitted a complete application for admission by March 1, and

Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours for the Fall/Winter, and

Have not received a UW Entrance award valued more than $5,000.

How is my award average calculated?

For all students (Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Kinesiology, and Science), the scholarship average is calculated based on the following:

Best 40S English (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus or Transactional Focus), and

Best 40S Math* (Pre-Calculus, Applied Math or Essential/Consumer Math), and

One other 40S or higher level full credit course.

*For students coming from another province in Canada or the USA, math may not be a requirement for graduation. If you take a Grade 12 math we will use it in your award average. If you don’t take a Grade 12 math the award average will be a Grade 12 English plus two other top Grade 12 courses.

What is the value of the scholarship?

The values of the scholarship are as follows:

85-89.9% - $1,100

90-94.9% - $1,750

95%+ - $2,250

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When will I receive notification?

Eligible students will receive a conditional

scholarship offer based on interim Grade 12 grades

1-2 months after receipt of your offer of admission.

Once final Grade 12 grades have been received, all

eligible registered students will be notified of their

final scholarship value in July/August 2019.

Can I Defer this Scholarship?

Yes! If you will be taking a year off between high school and university to travel or take part in a volunteer program, you may defer your offer of admission and the Special Entrance Scholarship for up to one year. Please contact the Admissions Office to defer your offer by August 1. NOTE: Students admitted into the Bachelor of Education program or those attending another school or organization for educational credit cannot defer their scholarship.

Some Other Tips:

The value of the Special Entrance Scholarships will be determined based on final Grade 12 grades.

All Entrance awards will be applied directly to your 2019-20 Fall/Winter session tuition fees.

If your final average drops below 85%, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn.

If your final average improves and falls within the next level, you will receive the higher value.

Chancellor's Special Entrance Scholarship This is awarded is given annually to the top two students entering The University of Winnipeg for the first time who have the highest admission averages within the Special Entrance Scholarship candidates. Recipients can be entering any undergraduate program or degree. Students who receive this honour are not eligible to receive the Special Entrance Scholarship. Opportunity Fund Tuition Credit This program is part of the Opportunity Fund. Tuition Credits allow students to ‘learn as they learn’. Students earn tuition credits by staying in school,

maintaining good grades, graduating and participating in their community. By the time they earn a high school diploma, the support will be there to help cover their tuition costs at The University of Winnipeg. To be enrolled in this program, students must be actively involved in one of the following programs: The University of Winnipeg Eco-Kids, Inner City Junior Wesmen Basketball team, or the Model School at The University of Winnipeg Collegiate. Tuition credits are deferred awards. Depending on their activities in Grade 4-12, they could potentially earn an award of up to $4,000 towards their post-secondary education. Grades 4 through 8: $150 for each school year completed, and $50 for extra-curricular activities. Grades 9 through 12: $500 for each school year completed, $150 if you get a 70% average or better, and $100 for extra-curricular activities. Manitoba Math Contest Entrance Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to the highest performing student at the annual Manitoba Math Contest in April, who registers at The University of Winnipeg in the Fall/Winter term that immediately follows the writing of the contest. Preference will be given to students who are enrolled in a course required for a Mathematics or Statistics major. President's Award of Merit – Arts, Science, Education, Kinesiology and Business and Economics This is a $600 bonus awarded to the Special Entrance Scholarship winners with the five highest averages entering each of Arts, Science, Education, Kinesiology and Business and Economics. Students who receive this honour are not eligible to receive other Entrance Awards. Student Recruitment Tuition Draw Prize This award is given on an annual basis by the Student Recruitment Office at The University of Winnipeg, to a prospective student who has applied and received an offer of admission to The University of Winnipeg to pursue a degree program. The recipient is selected by a random draw and must have filled out an information card at any of the recruitment events held in the year prior to them attending the University. Both domestic and international students are eligible. The award is given to the student in the following fall when they begin their studies. Students must enroll in at least 12 credits in order to receive the prize.