Red River Exhibition Foundation Inc. Tourism Industry Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of successful completion of your last level of education
• ✓ Proof of acceptance or enrolment in a Tourism Management Program
• ✓ Letter of reference from an educator
• ✓ Letter of reference from an employer
• ✓ An essay

About this award

You will receive a scholarship with a minimum value of $1,000. As this is a scholarship, not a loan, you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are starting your career in the travel and hospitality sector and are entering your first or second year of a Tourism Management Program. You must apply by 11:59 p.m. on the second Friday in May each year. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or a student 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

You qualify if you are entering your first or second year of a Tourism Management Program. You must provide proof that you successfully completed your last level of education and show that you have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in the program.

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 post-secondary students
• ✓ Resident of Manitoba
• ✓ Studying Tourism Management Program

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

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

3. 3

   Write your essay

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

4. 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

• EssayAvoid writing a generic summary of your interests. Instead, tell a specific story about why you are passionate about tourism and how this program fits your goals. Describe one real-world experience that sparked your interest in the industry.
• ReferencesAvoid using friends or family members as referees. Instead, secure a letter from a teacher and a former boss who can speak to your work ethic. Ask them to provide specific examples of your reliability.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Instead, treat this as one of several funding options you are pursuing. Check the Red River Exhibition website for any additional local bursaries that might overlap with this one.

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