Mary and Louis Finkle Aboriginal and Immigrant Bursary
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University of Manitoba · Provincial
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 18, 2026
Contact University of Manitoba to confirm the award value, deadline, and eligibility before you apply.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact University of Manitoba to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as an Indigenous person or an immigrant looking to pursue your education. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check University of Manitoba's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Manitoba how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Manitoba 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 Manitoba whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Check the official source for the current deadline — save a copy and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
List your specific monthly expenses to show the real impact.
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their specific identity and resilience as an Indigenous person or immigrant.
Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your perseverance.
How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above — it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
The provider has not posted a firm deadline. Check the official source before applying.
Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident.
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