Alumni Family Entrance Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the University of Winnipeg awards portal
• ✓ High school credentials earned outside Manitoba or outside Winnipeg’s perimeter highway
• ✓ At least one parent or grandparent is a University of Winnipeg alumnus or alumna
• ✓ Significant contributions to school and community extracurricular activities

About this award

You get $2,908 as payment. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student with a family connection to the school and you are moving from outside the local area to attend university. You must apply by March 1, 2027. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Ask University of Winnipeg how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be entering The University of Winnipeg. You must have earned your high school credentials outside Manitoba or outside Winnipeg’s perimeter highway. Additionally, at least one parent or grandparent must be an alumnus or alumna of the university. You also need to show that you have contributed significantly to extracurricular activities in your school and your 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.

• ✓ Open to high school 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

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• ExtracurricularsAvoid just listing the clubs you joined. Instead, describe the specific impact you made through your leadership or volunteering. Write about one project where your effort helped others.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Instead, complete it early since you are automatically considered for this award based on that form. Double-check that your family history is clearly noted.
• RealismAvoid assuming a family connection guarantees the award. Instead, remember that you also need strong high school credentials and significant community involvement to be competitive. Focus on balancing your grades with your activities.

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