Norman J. and Gwen Axworthy Peace Education Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the University of Winnipeg awards portal

About this award

You can receive $1,500. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. There are four of these awards available. This is for you if you have been forcibly displaced from your home or if your current studies involve researching forced displacement. You must apply by October 30, 2026. When you apply, ask University of Winnipeg how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. You are automatically considered for this award based on your completed General Application. Ask University of Winnipeg how many students usually apply, 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 an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an academic program in the Global College at University of Winnipeg. To qualify, you must either have been forcibly displaced from your home or be researching forced displacement as part of your studies.

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 undergraduate or graduate students
• ✓ Studying Global College

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

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• Research StatementAvoid giving a vague overview of your interests. Instead, clearly explain how your specific coursework or thesis focuses on forced displacement. Mention the specific regions or populations your research covers.
• SupportAvoid submitting a generic application. Instead, ensure your General Application highlights your personal experience with displacement or your academic focus on the topic. Update your profile with keywords related to peace and conflict studies.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Instead, complete it early since this award is automated. Double-check that your program of study is correctly listed as being within the Global College.
• RealismAvoid assuming that a general application guarantees a win. Instead, remember that only four awards of $1,500 are available. Treat this as a helpful supplement rather than your primary source of funding.

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