Government of Manitoba
One Manitoba application covers federal and provincial aid. A grants-only option lets you take federal grants without the provincial loan.
Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026
Manitoba Student Aid administers the province's student financial aid program in coordination with the federal Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. Manitoba participates fully in the federal program — a single online application via edu.gov.mb.ca/msa assesses you for both federal AND provincial aid in one step. URL quirk: the user-facing domain manitobastudentaid.ca redirects (302) to edu.gov.mb.ca/msa; always use the edu.gov.mb.ca URL for canonical bookmarks. A distinctive Manitoba feature is the 'Canada Student Grants Only Option' — students can opt to receive only the federal Canada Student Grants (non-repayable) without taking on the provincial loan portion. This is useful for students with documented financial need who want to avoid debt while still accessing federal grant support. Beyond the integrated loans-plus-grants application, Manitoba operates the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative (MSBI), which provincially matches private donations 1:2 (one government dollar per two private dollars) — administered at the institution level rather than centrally, so each post-secondary institution divides its allocated MSBI funds into its own scholarships, grants, and bursaries. Apply at least 6 weeks before classes start.
You qualify for Manitoba Student Aid if you (1) are a Manitoba resident under provincial residency rules; (2) are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person; (3) are enrolled (or accepted for enrolment) at a designated post-secondary institution — in MB or elsewhere in Canada; (4) demonstrate financial need per the integrated assessment. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply. Trades, college, and university programs all qualify. The Canada Student Grants Only Option requires the same eligibility as the full package; you simply opt out of the loan portion at the application step.
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.
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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No. You need to be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.
FundMyCourse.ca · checked Aug 31, 2026
Need-based federal+provincial integrated; distinctive grants-only opt-out option
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