Alumni Association of the University of Manitoba Community Leadership Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ An essay (maximum 300 words) describing your involvement with University of Manitoba organizations and/or activities and the personal significance of those experiences
• ✓ Enrolment, full-time or part-time, in any faculty, college or school at the University of Manitoba
• ✓ A minimum degree grade point average of 3.0

About this award

Each year one or more scholarships are offered, each worth at least $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an undergraduate student who has balanced your academics with active involvement in campus organizations and activities. You must apply by August 1st. Since the 2026/27 cycle is closed, check the University of Manitoba program page or call their office to confirm when the next application window opens and how you will be notified of the result. Beyond the three requirements and the 300-word essay, the page doesn't say how winners are chosen — ask the University of Manitoba roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Manitoba 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 whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time or part-time in any faculty, college, or school at the University of Manitoba. You need a minimum degree grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and must show evidence of extra-curricular involvement at the university. Whenever possible, the school will offer at least one scholarship per year to an Indigenous student (including Status, non-Status, Métis, and Inuit).

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, permanent resident or international student
• ✓ Open to undergraduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

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

2. 2

   Write your essay

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

3. 3

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid writing a generic list of clubs you joined. Instead, focus on the personal significance of your experiences and how they changed you. Describe one specific moment where your leadership made a difference.
• SupportAvoid submitting a vague description of your roles. Instead, use specific examples of the organizations and activities you led at the University of Manitoba. List the exact names of the groups you served.
• StrategyAvoid exceeding the word limit. Instead, keep your essay to the maximum 300 words by cutting filler phrases and focusing on impact. Edit your draft until every sentence proves your leadership.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will win just because you meet the GPA. Instead, remember that this is a competitive process based on your extracurricular record. Apply early to ensure your materials are complete by August 1st.

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