Dillon Consulting Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

Get $1,500 for being an Indigenous student entering the first year of the Civil Engineering Technology program.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,500

Deadline

Oct 15, 2027

Level

Certificate

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Completed general RRC Polytech application form
Reference letter from a current or Pathway to Engineering instructor
Written statement indicating your career goals in Municipal, Structural, Geomatics, or Environmental Engineering
The name of the award written on the application form

About this award

You can receive $1,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student starting your first year in the Civil Engineering Technology program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must apply by October 15. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria include your financial need, your academic progress, and your career goals. 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

You must be an Indigenous student who has entered the first year of the Civil Engineering Technology program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). A preference will be given to students who have completed the Pathway to Engineering Technology program, but you will also be considered if you are an Indigenous student entering the Civil Engineering Technology program directly.

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 Civil Engineering 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

Career GoalsAvoid writing a generic statement about wanting to be an engineer. Instead, be specific about your interests in Municipal, Structural, Geomatics, or Environmental Engineering. Mention a specific project or problem in one of these fields that excites you.
ReferencesAvoid asking a general teacher who doesn't know your technical work. Instead, ask a current or Pathway to Engineering instructor who can speak to your skills in the lab or classroom. Give them a copy of your career goals so they can align their letter with your ambitions.
StrategyAvoid forgetting to label your application. Instead, clearly write "Dillon Consulting Award" on your general application form. This ensures the reviewers know exactly which fund you are applying for.
RealismAvoid assuming that completing the Pathway program guarantees the award. Instead, remember that the committee also looks at your financial need and academic progress. Gather your financial documents early so you can prove your need clearly.

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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