Gervin Alexander Dobbin Memorial Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

$1,000 for single parents with financial need who are in part-time evening or Saturday Continuing Education programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,000

Deadline

Oct 1, 2027

Level

Certificate

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Complete the General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
Explicitly state the name of the award on the application
Registration in an RRC Polytech Continuing Education program
Single-parent status
Financial need

About this award

You can receive a $1,000 award. 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 single parent balancing your studies with childcare and facing financial challenges. You must apply by October 1st. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the student 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 single parent with a financial need. You must be currently registered in a Continuing Education program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) as a part-time evening or Saturday program student.

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

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide specific details about your monthly expenses and why this $1,000 would make a difference. List your primary childcare costs clearly.
SupportAvoid omitting the impact of being a single parent on your studies. Instead, explain how the flexible evening or Saturday schedule allows you to pursue your education while parenting. Mention any community supports you use.
StrategyAvoid forgetting to specify the award name on your form. Instead, clearly write "Gervin Alexander Dobbin Memorial Award" in the designated area of the General RRC Polytech Application. Double-check the spelling before submitting.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Instead, treat this as a supplement to other financial aid. Check for other Students with Dependents Awards at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) to increase your chances.

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 1, 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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