Joan Barbara Turek Entrance Scholarship for Women in STEM

What you will need

• ✓ Complete your application for admission to the University of Winnipeg by the Special Entrance Scholarship deadline (March 1, 2026 for 2026-27)
• ✓ Declare a Science major on the application for admission
• ✓ Have a 95% or higher admission average (the top tier of the Special Entrance Scholarship)
• ✓ Register in full-time studies for the Fall and Winter terms

About this award

You can receive an additional $1,000 on top of your Special Entrance Scholarship (the value listed for the 2026-27 academic year). This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as female and are pursuing a Science degree starting in your first year of university. You are considered automatically if you complete your application for admission by the Special Entrance Scholarship deadline. For 2026-27 that deadline was March 1, 2026, so check the University of Winnipeg's entrance awards page for the 2027-28 date. When you apply, ask the University of Winnipeg how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through your student portal. Selection is based on being among the top five entering students who meet the strict academic and major requirements. Selection criteria aren't published in detail — ask University of Winnipeg how they rank the top five candidates 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 a Grade 12 graduate identifying as female who has been admitted to first-year studies at the University of Winnipeg. To qualify, you must have declared a Science major on your application for admission and be receiving a top-tier UWinnipeg Special Entrance Scholarship, which requires a 95% or higher admission average. Additionally, you must register in full-time studies for both the Fall and Winter terms.

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.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to high school students
• ✓ Studying Science

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 March 1, 2026

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

Tips for applying

• Major ChoiceAvoid declaring a general science interest. Instead, ensure you have officially declared a Science major on your formal application for admission. Double-check your program selection before hitting submit.
• Academic RecordAvoid assuming your overall average is the one that counts. Instead, check that your award average is 95% or higher — UWinnipeg calculates it from your best Grade 12 English, your best Grade 12 Math and one other Grade 12 course.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to apply. Instead, submit your admission application well before the Special Entrance Scholarship deadline (it was March 1 for 2026-27). This ensures you are considered for both the Special Entrance Scholarship and this additional funding.
• RealismAvoid counting on this award. Instead, remember that only the top five entering students who meet all criteria will receive the funds. Focus on maintaining your high average while exploring other bursaries.

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