Sibyl McKay Inkster Bursary

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

Get $850 for female Metis students in full-time programs at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic).

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$850

Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Level

Post-secondary

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Login to the General RRC Polytech Application portal
Explicitly state the name of the award on the application
Female Metis identity
Enrollment in a regular full-time program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)
Financial need

About this award

You can receive one bursary valued at $850. 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 a female Metis student enrolled in a regular full-time program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must apply by January 15th. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you'll hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection is based on your financial need and whether you have made satisfactory academic progress. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how many people typically apply for this single award 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, 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 a one-time award or if you can apply again.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a female Metis student. You must also be enrolled in a regular full-time program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). Selection depends on your financial need and satisfactory academic progress.

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

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 giving a vague description of your situation. Instead, provide clear details about your current expenses and income gaps. List your monthly costs to show why this $850 would help you.
StrategyAvoid forgetting to name the award on your form. Instead, explicitly write "Sibyl McKay Inkster Bursary" on your application as requested. This ensures your request goes to the right committee.
RealismAvoid assuming this is your only option. Instead, remember that applying for this bursary may also put you in the running for the Indigenous Student Bursary from Red River College. Apply for both to increase your chances.

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 January 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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