RRC Polytech Employees' Dependent Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General RRC Polytech Application form
• ✓ Correct name of the award entered on the application form
• ✓ A one-page letter describing why you chose RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) and your specific program, along with your short- and long-term career goals
• ✓ A statement from the RRC Polytech employee including their full name, work address, phone number, and number of years employed at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

About this award

You can receive a minimum of $1,000 through this award, which is available annually. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a dependent of an employee who is a member of the MGEU (Manitoba Government Employees' Union — the union representing public sector workers) at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must apply by September 30. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. 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 must be currently enrolled full time in a certificate, diploma or degree program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must also be a dependent of an RRC Polytech employee who is a member of the MGEU (Manitoba Government Employees' Union — the union representing public sector workers). A dependent is defined as: an employee's or their spouse's unmarried and financially dependent natural, adopted or step child (or any other unmarried financially dependent child for whom you or your spouse has been appointed guardian) who is less than 25 years of age; or your spouse or common-law partner who is not engaged in full time employment and dependent on you for financial support.

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 or undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Manitoba

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

   Write your essay

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

3. 3

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• Career GoalsAvoid writing a generic letter about wanting a degree. Instead, explain exactly why you chose RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) and your specific program. Detail your short- and long-term career goals to show your direction.
• Employee StatementAvoid submitting a vague note from your parent or spouse. Instead, ensure the statement includes their full name, work address, phone number, and the exact number of years they have worked at the college.
• StrategyAvoid forgetting to write the specific name of the award on your application form. Instead, double-check that the award title is clearly entered so your file is routed correctly.
• RealismAvoid assuming the documents are uploaded automatically. Instead, wait for your confirmation email after submitting the main form and follow the specific instructions provided there to send your letter and employee statement.

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