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Norm Konowalchuk Memorial Award for Business Administration Students

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

Get a $2,000 award if you are a second-year Business Administration domestic student in your final semester.

Published by · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value
$2,000
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Level
Certificate
Open to
Manitoba

What you will need

  • Completed General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
  • A statement outlining your career aspirations, community involvement, and how the award would impact your goals
  • A letter of reference from a Business Administration instructor commenting on your commitment to lifelong learning and leadership
  • Optional: Completed financial section of the application or financial information included in your statement

About this award

You can receive a minimum of one $2,000 award available annually. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a domestic student in your second year of the Business Administration program who has a strong record of volunteering and leadership in your community. You must apply by March 31st. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. 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 a domestic student in your second year of the Business Administration program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) and currently enrolled in your final semester. You must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of your final grades) in Term 3. You also need to show a commitment to lifelong learning, leadership, and volunteerism within the college and your community. While financial need is considered, it is a secondary factor; you can choose to fill out the financial section of the application or explain your financial situation in your personal statement.

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
  • Open to certificate students
  • Resident of Manitoba
  • Studying Business Administration

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. Ask for reference letters2 weeks

    Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

  3. Write your essay

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

  4. Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

  • StatementAvoid writing a generic list of your goals. Instead, tell a specific story about how your community involvement and career aspirations match the legacy of leadership and integrity this award celebrates. Describe one project where you led others to a goal.
  • ReferencesAvoid asking a general teacher for a letter. Instead, ask a Business Administration instructor who can specifically comment on your leadership and your commitment to lifelong learning. Give them a copy of your resume to help them write a detailed letter.
  • StrategyAvoid leaving the financial section blank if you have a need. Instead, use the optional financial section or your statement to explain how this money would remove a barrier to your goals. Be clear about the specific impact the funds would have on your final semester.
  • RealismAvoid assuming the GPA is the only factor. Instead, remember that this award heavily weights your volunteerism and leadership. Ensure your application highlights your work outside the classroom as much as your grades.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on March 31, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen.

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