Freemasons of Manitoba Award in Human Rights - Undergraduate

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment at University of Winnipeg
• ✓ Financial need

About this award

You can receive one of three awards valued at $500 each. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are passionate about global ethics and have a record of strong grades and financial need. You must apply by October 1, 2026. When you apply, ask University of Winnipeg how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Winnipeg how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive 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

You must be enrolled at University of Winnipeg. You qualify if you are majoring in Human Rights, Conflict Resolution, International Development, or an area dealing with global ethics. You also qualify if you are pursuing a Master’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Development Practice, or Theology (specifically with a focus on Dialogue Theology). To be selected, you must demonstrate both high academic achievement and financial need.

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 undergraduate or graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Manitoba
• ✓ Studying Human Rights, Conflict Resolution, International Development, global ethics, Indigenous Studies, Development Practice or Theology

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

   This round closed on October 1, 2026

   Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your current expenses and gaps in your funding. List your specific monthly costs to show why this $500 would make a difference.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, balance your application by showing how your studies in global ethics connect to your personal goals. Explain why your specific major matters to you.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your costs. Instead, treat this $500 as a supplement to other grants or loans. Check University of Winnipeg for other bursaries that match your profile.

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