Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund Award

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and The Winnipeg Foundation

Get $2,000 for your undergraduate studies if you are an Indigenous student residing in Manitoba.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$2,000

Deadline

Jan 24, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Indigenous identity
Residency in Manitoba
Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program
Statement describing your efforts to eliminate racism, sexism, violence, and indifference in society

About this award

You can receive a grant of $2,000. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who is making a difference in eliminating the barriers of racism, sexism, violence, and indifference in society, including those impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (Women, Girls, Men, Boys, and 2SLGBTQQIA+) genocide and/or Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. You must apply by 11:59PM CST on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Only those selected for the award will be contacted in 2026; if you do not hear back, you were likely not selected. An independent adjudication panel chooses the winners. This panel includes representatives from the NCTR (the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation — the organization that documents the history and legacy of Canada's residential schools) and the ICC (the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce — an organization that supports Indigenous businesses). Ask National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and The Winnipeg Foundation how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and The Winnipeg Foundation 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 National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and The Winnipeg Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an Indigenous student residing in Manitoba. You must also be enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in an undergraduate program. This award targets students who are actively working to eliminate racism, sexism, violence, and indifference in society, particularly those affected by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People genocide or survivors of gender-based violence.

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 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.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
This round closed on January 24, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

ImpactAvoid writing a generic list of your activities. Instead, describe the specific ways you are helping to remove barriers like racism and sexism in your community. Give one concrete example of a time you stood up to indifference.
SupportAvoid using references that only speak to your grades. Instead, ask a mentor or community leader to write about your commitment to social justice and your efforts to support other Indigenous people.
StrategyAvoid focusing only on your personal struggle. Instead, connect your experiences to the legacy of Helen Betty Osborne and explain how your current studies will help you uplift your community in the future.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on January 24, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

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