Betty Andrich Memorial Mature Student Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

Get $1,500 for your studies in the Library and Information Technology program if you returned to school after a break.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,500

Deadline

Oct 15, 2027

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

General RRC Polytech application form (login required)
A statement explaining why you chose to transition to the Library and Information Technology program
An outline of your volunteer work
A letter of reference supporting your volunteer activity

About this award

You can receive award valued at $1,500. 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 mature learner who decided to attend RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) after a break or interruption in your schooling or employment, and you have a passion for volunteering. 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 enrolled in the Library and Information Technology program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) and have successfully completed a minimum of six courses. You must also show that your decision to attend the college came after a break or interruption in your continuous schooling or employment. Finally, you must have a demonstrated interest in volunteerism.

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 post-secondary 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

VolunteerismAvoid just listing the organizations where you volunteered. Instead, outline the specific impact of your work and how it relates to your goals. Describe one specific project where your help made a difference.
ReferencesAvoid providing a generic character reference. Instead, secure a letter of reference that specifically supports and verifies your volunteer activity. Contact your volunteer coordinator early to ensure they have time to write a detailed letter.
StrategyAvoid writing a vague statement about wanting a degree. Instead, explain exactly why you chose to make the transition to the Library and Information Technology program after your break from school or work. Connect your past experiences to your current academic choice.

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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