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Paterson GlobalFoods Structural Engineering Technology Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

Get $1,000 if you are a third-year Civil Engineering Technology student specializing in Structural Engineering at RRC Polytech — apply by the first Friday in November.

Published by · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value
$1,000
Level
Certificate
Open to
Manitoba

What you will need

  • Completed General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
  • One-page statement describing your career aspirations and volunteer activity in the community
  • Reference letter from an instructor attesting to your strong work ethic in class
  • Correct name of the award entered on the application form

About this award

You can receive $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a dedicated student in the structural engineering stream who balances your academic success with a commitment to helping your community through volunteering. You must apply by the first Friday in November. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will hear back — whether 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 enrolled full-time in the third year of the Civil Engineering Technology program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic), specifically within the Structural Engineering Technology specialization. You must have achieved a minimum 3.00 GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades). Additionally, you must show that you have participated in volunteer activity in the community and have a strong work ethic in your classes.

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 certificate students
  • Resident of Manitoba
  • Studying Civil Engineering Technology or Structural Engineering Technology

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. Check this year's deadline

    We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

  • Volunteer ActivityAvoid simply listing the organizations where you volunteered. Instead, describe the impact your work had on the community. Write about one specific project where your effort made a difference.
  • ReferenceAvoid asking a teacher who only knows your grade. Instead, choose an instructor who can personally attest to your work ethic and reliability in the classroom. Give them a copy of the award requirements so they know what to highlight.
  • StrategyAvoid writing a generic career goal. Instead, connect your specific aspirations in structural engineering to the values of the award. Explain how your professional goals align with your community involvement.

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?

We don't have a confirmed deadline for this one. Check the award's official page for this year's date.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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