Betty Andrich Memorial Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

Get $1,000 for your community involvement if you've completed Field Placement 1 in the Library and Information Technology program.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,000

Deadline

Oct 15, 2027

Level

Certificate

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Completed general RRC Polytech application form
Correct award name entered on the application form
Statement outlining volunteer work in the community and/or Library community
Letter of reference supporting your volunteer activity

About this award

You can receive $1,000. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student in the Library and Information Technology program who has a passion for volunteering in your local or library community. You must apply by October 15. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) 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 RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a student at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) who has successfully completed the Field Placement 1 course in the Library and Information Technology program. You also need to have achieved a minimum 3.00 GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades).

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 certificate students
Resident of Manitoba
Studying Library and Information Technology

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Ask for reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Volunteer WorkAvoid just listing the places where you volunteered. Instead, write a statement that outlines exactly what you did and how your work helped the community or the library. Describe one specific project where you made a difference.
ReferencesAvoid providing a generic character reference. Instead, ask a supervisor from your volunteer site to write a letter that specifically supports your activities and impact. Ensure the letter is signed and dated.
StrategyAvoid forgetting to specify the award name on your form. Since you use a general application, you must clearly write "Betty Andrich Memorial Award" so the committee knows which fund to consider you for.
RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed based on your GPA alone. Because there is only one award available annually, focus your energy on proving your community impact through your supporting documents.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on October 15, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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