Mínwastánikéwin Truth and Reconciliation Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General RRC Polytech Application
• ✓ Proof of Indigenous heritage
• ✓ One-page essay on what Truth and Reconciliation means to you

About this award

You can receive a $1,000 award. 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 at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) who has a personal connection to the international effects of colonialism and a stake in Truth and Reconciliation. You must apply by February 27th. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Winners are chosen based on an essay response about what Truth and Reconciliation means to you. 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 an Indigenous full-time student at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You also need to have a personal connection to the international effects of colonialism and a stake in Truth and Reconciliation.

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

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

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid writing a generic definition of Truth and Reconciliation. Instead, share your personal connection to the international effects of colonialism. Describe one specific way these experiences shape your perspective on education.
• SupportAvoid submitting your essay without a second pair of eyes. Instead, ask a mentor or teacher to review your one-page submission for clarity. Ensure your main point about reconciliation is easy to find.
• StrategyAvoid forgetting to specify the award name on your form. Instead, clearly write "Mínwastánikéwin Truth and Reconciliation Award" on the General RRC Polytech Application. This ensures your essay goes to the right committee.
• RealismAvoid assuming the application ends with the form. Instead, watch for the instructions sent after you submit your initial application. Have your proof of Indigenous heritage ready to upload immediately.

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