Shirley (Perret) Loewen Indigenous Graduation Bursary

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

$1,000 for graduating Indigenous nursing students to help cover NCLEX-RN licensure exam costs.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,000

Next deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Manitoba

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Completed General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
Specific supplemental form from the Nursing Repository
Proof of Indigenous ancestry
A paragraph outlining your financial situation and how the bursary will assist your future career
Successful completion of the Senior Practicum course

About this award

You can receive a $1,000 bursary to help pay for the NCLEX-RN (the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses — the standard exam you must pass to be licensed as a nurse). As a bursary, 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 finishing your nursing program who needs financial support to transition into your professional career. You have three deadlines to choose from: September 30th, March 31st, and June 30th. You should apply by the deadline that immediately follows your completion of the Senior Practicum course. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will hear back about your application status. 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 graduating Indigenous student at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must have successfully completed the Senior Practicum course and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.00.

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 undergraduate students
Resident of Manitoba
Studying Nursing

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid writing a generic statement about needing money. Instead, write a detailed paragraph explaining your specific financial situation and exactly how this $1,000 will help you start your nursing career. Be honest and specific about your costs.
SupportAvoid submitting incomplete files. Instead, ensure your proof of Indigenous ancestry is clear and officially recognized before you upload it to the portal.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the end of the year to apply. Instead, track your completion date for the Senior Practicum course and submit your application immediately after that date to hit the next available deadline.
RealismAvoid forgetting the award name on your form. Instead, double-check that you have written "Shirley (Perret) Loewen Indigenous Graduation Bursary" exactly as listed on your general application so the reviewers know which fund to use.

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 March 31, 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.

Similar awards

Share this award

FundMyCourse.ca · checked Oct 23, 2026