Scotiabank International Student Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
• ✓ Copy of your first-year mark statement
• ✓ Correct name of the award entered on the application form

About this award

You can receive a minimum of $1,000 with this scholarship. 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 international student pursuing a diploma and have worked hard to achieve the top grades in your cohort. You must apply by September 15. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. The award goes to the one international student who achieves the highest cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) after your first year of studies. Selection is based on this academic record. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, while 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 an international student enrolled in a diploma program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). To win, you must have achieved the highest cumulative GPA among eligible students after your first year of studies.

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.

• ✓ International student
• ✓ Open to certificate 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

• Academic RecordsAvoid sending an unofficial screenshot of your grades. Instead, provide a formal copy of your first-year mark statement. Ensure the document is clear and legible before uploading.
• SupportAvoid guessing which documents are needed. Instead, wait for the specific instructions that RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) sends after you submit your initial application. Follow those steps exactly to ensure your file is complete.
• StrategyAvoid leaving the award name blank on your form. Instead, write "Scotiabank International Student Scholarship" clearly in the designated space on the application. This ensures your request is routed to the correct committee.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed bursary. Instead, remember that only one student with the highest GPA wins this annually. Use this as a goal, but rely on other funding sources for your primary budget.

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