Richard Bevan Memorial Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

$500 for Manitoba residents over age 25 who are changing careers by entering the Occupational Health & Safety program.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$500

Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Completed general RRC Polytech application
A statement outlining the circumstances surrounding your career change
Required supporting documents (upload instructions provided after submission)
Explicitly name the Richard Bevan Memorial Award on the application form

About this award

You can receive a $500 award. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a mature student over 25 years of age and a Manitoba resident who is changing careers by attending the Occupational Health & Safety program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must apply by April 15. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Faculty members choose the winner based on your application. 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 Manitoba resident and a full-time mature student over 25 years of age. You must be undertaking a career change by attending the Occupational Health & Safety program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). A preference will be given to a student who demonstrates a commitment to safety.

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 Occupational Health & Safety

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

SupportAvoid omitting your history with workplace safety. Instead, provide concrete examples of how you have kept yourself and others safe in previous jobs. Mention any safety certifications you already hold.
StrategyAvoid forgetting to name the award on your form. Instead, explicitly write "Richard Bevan Memorial Award" on your general application so the faculty knows which fund to consider you for.

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 April 15, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

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

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