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Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship
$4,000 Apply by Nov 15
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Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship
RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)
$4,000 for an Indigenous student studying journalism at a Canadian university or college.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$4,000
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Level
Post-secondary
Open to
Manitoba
What you will need
- Indigenous identity
- Enrollment in a journalism program at a Canadian university or college
About this award
You can receive $4,000. 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 pursuing a career in journalism. You must apply by November 15. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or a 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
You must be an Indigenous student studying journalism at a Canadian university or college.
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 journalism
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
- StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to contact the administration. Instead, reach out to Mariam Merasty, the Financial Aid Officer at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic), to clarify any application details well before November 15.
- RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund since only one award of $4,000 is available. Instead, treat this as a high-value bonus and continue applying for other bursaries to secure your full tuition.
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 November 15, 2026. 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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