Allan Waisman Indigenous Architecture Scholarship

University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture

Get $8,100 for your graduate studies in architecture if you are a Canadian Indigenous student.

Published by · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value
$8,100
Deadline
Sep 20, 2026
Level
Graduate
Open to
Manitoba

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What you will need

  • Written statement (maximum 250 words) outlining your relevant community work and volunteer experiences
  • A letter answering: What Indigenous community are you connected with?
  • A letter answering: How do you identify with that community?
  • A letter answering: How does that identity carry through in your design work?
  • A letter answering: What ways do you plan to work with your community?

About this award

You can receive $8,100 through this scholarship. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The fund is used each year to offer one or more scholarships to qualifying students. This is for you if you are a Canadian Indigenous graduate student who is deeply involved in supporting your community through volunteer work or leadership roles. You must apply by September 20, 2026. When you apply, ask University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian Indigenous student (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and be enrolled full-time in any graduate program offered by the Faculty of Architecture. You need a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 based on your previous 60 credit hours. Additionally, you must have a strong record of community work, volunteerism, or other related activity in an Indigenous organization or community.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

  • Canadian citizen
  • Open to graduate students
  • Resident of Manitoba
  • Studying Architecture

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. Write your essay

    Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

  3. This round closed on September 20, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • Community WorkAvoid just listing the names of organizations where you volunteered. Instead, use your 250-word statement to describe the specific impact your work had on the community. Detail one project where your effort led to a real result.
  • Letter of IdentityAvoid giving vague answers about your connection to your community. Instead, be specific about which Indigenous community you belong to and how that identity shapes the way you approach architectural design.
  • StrategyEnsure your letter explicitly answers all four required questions about your identity and community plans. Double-check that your written statement stays under the 250-word limit to show you can follow technical directions.
  • RealismSince this award requires both a specific GPA and a proven track record of community service, it is a targeted scholarship. Focus your energy on highlighting your cultural contributions alongside your academic success.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on September 20, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen.

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