Awards and Scholarships
A complete list of scholarships, bursaries and awards can be found at catalogue.rrc.ca/AvailableAwards
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Gervin Alexander Dobbin Memorial Award
Gervin Alexander Dobbin Memorial Award
A $1000 award has been established to honour the memory of former Red River College Evening Program Supervisor, Gervin Alexander Dobbin. The award is available annually and is presented during the fall term to a part-time evening/Saturday program student who is a single parent with a financial need and who is currently registered in a Continuing Education program at RRC Polytech. Application deadline is October 1st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application.
A $1000 award has been established to honour the memory of former Red River College Evening Program Supervisor, Gervin Alexander Dobbin. The award is available annually and is presented during the fall term to a part-time evening/Saturday program student who is a single parent with a financial need and who is currently registered in a Continuing Education program at RRC Polytech. Application deadline is October 1st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application.
Louis Riel Bursary
Louis Riel Bursary
Through funding provided by the Manitoba
Metis Federation (MMF) and matched by the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary
Initiative (MSBI), bursaries, valued a minimum of $1000, are available to
eligible Metis students attending a certificate, diploma or degree program
(excluding Apprenticeship and upgrading programs) at Red River
College Polytechnic, who are maintaining satisfactory academic progress in their
program. There are two applications that must be submitted: 1. the Louis Riel Bursary online application is available from Louis Riel Institute; 2. the General RRC Polytech Application for Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships (link above) should be completed and submitted online. Only applicants who have submitted both
applications by the application date will be eligible for consideration. Selection will be based on
financial need (those receiving other funding, including MMF funding are still
eligible to apply). Applications will be accepted from August 1st to
September 15th each year. Applicants must be attending their program at
the time of the application deadline. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application.
Through funding provided by the Manitoba
Metis Federation (MMF) and matched by the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary
Initiative (MSBI), bursaries, valued a minimum of $1000, are available to
eligible Metis students attending a certificate, diploma or degree program
(excluding Apprenticeship and upgrading programs) at Red River
College Polytechnic, who are maintaining satisfactory academic progress in their
program. There are two applications that must be submitted: 1. the Louis Riel Bursary online application is available from Louis Riel Institute; 2. the General RRC Polytech Application for Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships (link above) should be completed and submitted online. Only applicants who have submitted both
applications by the application date will be eligible for consideration. Selection will be based on
financial need (those receiving other funding, including MMF funding are still
eligible to apply). Applications will be accepted from August 1st to
September 15th each year. Applicants must be attending their program at
the time of the application deadline. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application.
Richard (Asher) Webb Social Justice Activist Memorial Award
Richard (Asher) Webb Social Justice Activist Memorial Award
This is an $1000 award given annually to a student who demonstrates exceptional effort and/or the ability to lead, organize and engage students or members of the community in embodying the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism and social justice.
The successful recipient will be a community activist, advocate or leader who has worked for systemic changes at various levels and with various social identities in mind. Their advocacy may involve (but is not limited to): human rights, LGBTT* issues, anti-racism, anti-poverty, public health, non-violence, community-building and student engagement, or encouraging others on issues of social justice that impact the lives of students and the broader community.
Applications will be evaluated by the Selection Committee, based on the following criteria:
• Making a significant contribution to equity, inclusion and social justice through community engagement, either in specific positions of responsibility or while involved in organizing activities. (Requirements: Student statement and at least one reference letter)
• Engaging and inspiring other students or members of the community to advocate on social justice issues that impact the lives of students or the general community.
• Financial need may also be considered. Applicants may choose to complete the financial section of the application, and/or include information.
All full-time and part-time Red River College students are welcome to apply. The general application form must be accompanied by a student statement and required letter(s) of reference in order to be considered. The deadline for applications is March 1st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application and have required supporting document ready. The confirmation email you receive for the application will provide instructions for submitting the required documents.
This is an $1000 award given annually to a student who demonstrates exceptional effort and/or the ability to lead, organize and engage students or members of the community in embodying the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism and social justice.
The successful recipient will be a community activist, advocate or leader who has worked for systemic changes at various levels and with various social identities in mind. Their advocacy may involve (but is not limited to): human rights, LGBTT* issues, anti-racism, anti-poverty, public health, non-violence, community-building and student engagement, or encouraging others on issues of social justice that impact the lives of students and the broader community.
Applications will be evaluated by the Selection Committee, based on the following criteria:
• Making a significant contribution to equity, inclusion and social justice through community engagement, either in specific positions of responsibility or while involved in organizing activities. (Requirements: Student statement and at least one reference letter)
• Engaging and inspiring other students or members of the community to advocate on social justice issues that impact the lives of students or the general community.
• Financial need may also be considered. Applicants may choose to complete the financial section of the application, and/or include information.
All full-time and part-time Red River College students are welcome to apply. The general application form must be accompanied by a student statement and required letter(s) of reference in order to be considered. The deadline for applications is March 1st. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application and have required supporting document ready. The confirmation email you receive for the application will provide instructions for submitting the required documents.
RRC Polytech Students' Association Chad Hildebrand Memorial Award
RRC Polytech Students' Association Chad Hildebrand Memorial Award
Chad, a BA student, was a member of the Student Advisory Board (SAB) during the 1998-99 school year. He died in March of 2000 as a result of a hockey accident. The 1999-2000 SAB agreed to dedicate the Students’ Association Scholarship fund’s first award in Chad’s memory. One $1,000 award shall be presented to a Red River College Polytechnic student, who is a current Student Association Board member, exhibits leadership qualities and is actively involved in the college and/or community. Applicants must submit a one-page statement describing their involvement in the college and/ or community. The application deadline is February 15th. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
Chad, a BA student, was a member of the Student Advisory Board (SAB) during the 1998-99 school year. He died in March of 2000 as a result of a hockey accident. The 1999-2000 SAB agreed to dedicate the Students’ Association Scholarship fund’s first award in Chad’s memory. One $1,000 award shall be presented to a Red River College Polytechnic student, who is a current Student Association Board member, exhibits leadership qualities and is actively involved in the college and/or community. Applicants must submit a one-page statement describing their involvement in the college and/ or community. The application deadline is February 15th. Please note the name of the award to enter on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship
Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters Scholarship
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters
Scholarship was created in honour of the children who attended residential
schools and those who never made it home. Southern Chiefs’ Organization
recognizes that all First Nation people, families, and communities have been
impacted by the residential schools. The $2000 scholarship is intended to support Survivors and their
descendants, as well as descendants of the families of the children who died. The scholarship is to be awarded on the basis
of academic merit to a status citizen of one of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization member First
Nations (Berens River, Birdtail Sioux, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Buffalo,
Canupawakpa, Dakota, Dauphin River, Ebb and Flow, Gambler, Hollow
Water, Keeseekoowenin, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little
Grand Rapids, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, O-Ch-Chak-Koo-Sipi, Pauingassi,
Point Pegui, Pinaymootang, Plains Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau
River, Sagkeeng, Sandy Bay, Skownan, Tootinaowaziibeeng, or Waywayseecappo),
who is a full- or part-time continuing student at the Red River College
Polytechnic, who has successfully completed at least 12 credit hours, and who
has made contributions to their school community or their community at large. Applicants must submit a letter describing
their school or community involvement. The
contact information of the chosen recipient shall be disclosed to the donor each
year. Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. observes an annual commemoration of
all successful applicants. By submitting an application for the scholarship,
the recipient of the Scholarship consents to be contacted through electronic
mail or telephone for a brief interview with a member of Southern Chiefs’ Organization. In the unlikely event of a mitigating
circumstance, such as a protection order or equivalent, anonymity will be
granted to the recipient of the Scholarship.
Application deadline is January 31st. Please note the name of the award to enter on
the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization Every Child Matters
Scholarship was created in honour of the children who attended residential
schools and those who never made it home. Southern Chiefs’ Organization
recognizes that all First Nation people, families, and communities have been
impacted by the residential schools. The $2000 scholarship is intended to support Survivors and their
descendants, as well as descendants of the families of the children who died. The scholarship is to be awarded on the basis
of academic merit to a status citizen of one of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization member First
Nations (Berens River, Birdtail Sioux, Black River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Buffalo,
Canupawakpa, Dakota, Dauphin River, Ebb and Flow, Gambler, Hollow
Water, Keeseekoowenin, Kinonjeoshtegon, Lake Manitoba, Lake St. Martin, Little
Grand Rapids, Little Saskatchewan, Long Plain, O-Ch-Chak-Koo-Sipi, Pauingassi,
Point Pegui, Pinaymootang, Plains Pine Creek, Poplar River, Rolling River, Roseau
River, Sagkeeng, Sandy Bay, Skownan, Tootinaowaziibeeng, or Waywayseecappo),
who is a full- or part-time continuing student at the Red River College
Polytechnic, who has successfully completed at least 12 credit hours, and who
has made contributions to their school community or their community at large. Applicants must submit a letter describing
their school or community involvement. The
contact information of the chosen recipient shall be disclosed to the donor each
year. Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. observes an annual commemoration of
all successful applicants. By submitting an application for the scholarship,
the recipient of the Scholarship consents to be contacted through electronic
mail or telephone for a brief interview with a member of Southern Chiefs’ Organization. In the unlikely event of a mitigating
circumstance, such as a protection order or equivalent, anonymity will be
granted to the recipient of the Scholarship.
Application deadline is January 31st. Please note the name of the award to enter on
the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.
UFCW Local 832 Annual Scholarship Award
UFCW Local 832 Annual Scholarship Award
Application Type: | Specific Application |
Categories: | Entrance Awards |
Scholarships are available for those who are UFCW members employed by companies that contribute to the Education and Training Trust Fund. Students enrolling in both full-time and part-time studies are eligible. Application deadline is June 1. For further information, contact the UFCW Training Centre.
Scholarships are available for those who are UFCW members employed by companies that contribute to the Education and Training Trust Fund. Students enrolling in both full-time and part-time studies are eligible. Application deadline is June 1. For further information, contact the UFCW Training Centre.