Rotary Winnipeg West Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

$2,500 for full-time Indigenous students in specific healthcare and education programs at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic).

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$2,500

Next deadline

Feb 15, 2027

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
Letter or statement outlining your career aspirations
Indigenous identity
Documentation of financial need
Note the name of the award on the application form

About this award

You can receive one of two $2,500 awards to help you pay for tuition or other costs related to your studies. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who needs financial support to overcome barriers while pursuing your career dreams in healthcare or education. There are two separate deadlines based on when you start your studies. If you are a fall term student, you must apply by October 15. If you are a winter term student, you must apply by February 15. You will receive instructions on how to submit your documents after you send your initial application. Selection criteria include your financial need and your career goals. Selection criteria aren't published in detail — 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 full-time Indigenous student enrolled in one of these three full-time programs at the RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) Notre Dame Campus: Educational Assistant, Health Care Aide, or Health Unit Clerk. You must also demonstrate financial need.

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 Educational Assistant, Health Care Aide or Health Unit Clerk

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

Career AspirationsAvoid writing a generic letter that only asks for money. Instead, tell a specific story about why you chose your program and how it will help you serve your community. Describe the exact role you want after graduation.
SupportAvoid submitting your documents without double-checking the instructions. Instead, wait for the specific directions sent by RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) after your general application is processed to ensure you provide the correct proofs.
StrategyAvoid forgetting to specify the award name. Since you are using a general application form, clearly write "Rotary Winnipeg West Award" in the designated space so the committee knows which fund to consider you for.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed grant. Because there are only two awards available per year (one for fall and one for winter), focus your application on your specific career goals and financial gaps to stand out.

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 February 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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FundMyCourse.ca · checked Oct 23, 2026