Funds Available to LPN Students

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1 Funds Available to LPN Students Bursaries Bursary: Varies from $500-$1500 Website: &SkinSrc=[G]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Student must be entering or continuing in a certificate or diploma program at any site or campus. The student must also have financial need. Deadline: October 15 Brandon Regional Health Centre Auxiliary Bursary: $2000 Website: ps&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in the Practical Nursing certificate program at ACC- October intake. The student must also be a resident within the geographical area between Manitoba Highway #5 and the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Border, and south of the 51 parallel to the Canada-United States Border. The student must also have financial need. Deadline: October 15 Charlotte Kennedy Memorial Bursary: $750

2 Website: s&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: The applicant must be a female full-time, first year student who has been out of high school for at least one year. This award is given out based on financial need and academic achievement. Deadline: October 15 FAAY Bursaries and Scholarships Bursary: $750 Scholarship: $2500 Website: Conditions: The applicants must be Aboriginal students (Status, Non-Status, Métis and Inuit) and Canadian citizens. They must also be enrolled full-time in a Canadian post-secondary institution; this also includes mature students and adult education programs. The awards will be given to people in preference who have demonstrated financial need, academic and career commitment, contributions to family and community, and who have leadership and role model qualities. Deadline: October 15 Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Awards Bursary: $3500

3 Website: s&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: The applicant must demonstrate financial need, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, have been accepted into the first year of a full time program, have achieved an average of at least 75% in the graduating year (which must have terminated not later than 18 months prior to the beginning of the academic year) at a Canadian Secondary School, and not have previously received a Fairfax award. They must also submit an essay that shows their commitment in community or other extracurricular activities. Deadline: October 15 Press Radio Bursaries Bursary: $875 x 2 Website: ps&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: The applicant must be entering or continuing in a certificate or diploma program at nay site or campus. They must also show financial need. Deadline: October 15 Wayne Haney Memorial Bursary Bursary: $3000 Website: ps&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex

4 Conditions: Must be a Metis student enrolled in a full-time program at Assiniboine Community College and have been a member of the Southwest Region Manitoba Metis Federation prior to May 1 of the application year. They must also show community involvement/volunteer work and submit a personal introduction letter. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Deadline: October 15 Canada Trust Scholarship for Outstanding Community Leadership Scholarship: Varies x 2 Website: Conditions: The applicant must demonstrate outstanding community leadership (either in their school, the community, or both). They must also have a minimum of a 75% average on their most recently completed full year of school. Deadline: October 31 Top 20 Under 20! Scholarship: $2000 x 20 Website: Conditions: The applicants must demonstrate significant amounts of innovation, leadership, and achievement in their life school, community, or country. They must be pursuing an education or training like Canadian secondary, post-secondary, or training education, including training or apprenticeship programs, GED, CEGEP, college, and university. They must include endorsement of an innovation sponsor, must be under 20 (as of December 31), Canadian

5 citizen or landed immigrant, not already have one a Top 20 under 20 award. Academic achievement will also be looked at. Deadline: January 22 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Foundation Scholarship Scholarship: $1000 x 3 Website: Conditions: Applicant must be hard of hearing, deafened, or oral deaf (support document is required). They be either first time or returning post-secondary students and enrolled in a fulltime program. They must demonstrate academic achievement and community involvement. Deadline: January 31 Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship Scholarship: $1000-$2400 Website: Conditions: The applicant can be enrolled as either a full-time or part-time student in any level of their program (undergraduate, secondary, or graduate program) at a Datatel client site. They must submit an online application with a personal essay. They must also show academic merit. Deadline: January 31 Hal Roger s Endowment Fund Bursary: $1000

6 Website: Conditions: Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and registered as a full-time student at a recognized university, community college, technical institution or other postsecondary institution. They must have also not previously received a bursary from the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. They must demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship, financial need, and school and/or community involvement. Deadline: February 1 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Scholarship: $7000 Website: Conditions: The applicant must show their involvement in voluntary humanitarian work, be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. They must also be an undergraduate studying toward their first degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Canada. They must maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work. Deadline: February 1 Ken Dryden Scholarship Scholarship: 80% of Tuition

7 Website: Conditions: The applicant must be in or from the care of the Canadian Child Welfare System, a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and under the age of 30 before the date of the application deadline. They must demonstrate achievements (how you got and where you are today), aspirations (educational and other, where you want to get), and their plans (how you intend to get there). Deadline: March 6 Business Council of Manitoba Aboriginal Education Award Scholarship: $1500 Website: Conditions: The applicant must be from Aboriginal ancestry, a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Manitoba (having resided in Manitoba for the last 12 months). They must be presently enrolled or planning to enrol in a Manitoba public post-secondary institution in any discipline as a full-time student and demonstrate financial need, personal achievement, and academic standing. Deadline: March 30 Joseph Grenier Bursary Bursary: Varies

8 Website: Conditions: Must be a registered, dues-paying MGEU member of the Healthcare Support Services component, spouse of a Facility Support member, or child or ward of a Facility Support member. Deadline: May 11 MGEU Bursary Bursary: $1000 Website: Conditions: The applicant must be a registered, dues-paying MGEU member, spouse of a member, or child or ward of a member. They must prove financial need and submit an essay ( words) on either the Labour Movement in Canada, the Public Sector Unions in the Canadian Labour Movement, or the Women s Involvement in the Labour Movement, and a transcript of their marks. Deadline: May 11 Carol Thompson Memorial Fund Scholarship Scholarship: $1000 Website: Conditions: The applicant must be diagnosed with a learning disability, a full-time student enrolled for a minimum of one academic year, a Canadian citizen or permanent residents who have lived in Canada for at least two years as permanent residents. They must also provide proof of disability, letters of reference, and a personal statement. Deadline: May 15

9 Husky Oil Educational Awards Program for Native People Scholarship: Up to $2500 x 7 Website: Conditions: The applicant must be Aboriginal (Inuit, Metis, Status and Non-Status), a Canadian citizens, in need of financial assistance, and must demonstrate interest in furthering educational and career development. Deadline: May 31 Manitoba Cattle Producers Association Bursaries Bursary: $500 x 2 Website: Conditions: Must be 17 years of age and an active beef producer or child of an active beef producer in the province of Manitoba, they must use the bursary within two years. Applicants are required to submit a 500 word essay On the importance of the beef industry in Manitoba as well as proof of enrolment in a recognized institution, a listing of community involvement, the program they enter must be a minimum of one year in duration and three references including addresses and telephone numbers. Deadline: June 1 Canadian Forces Educational Assistance Loans Program

10 Loan: Varies Website: Conditions: Applicants must be a dependent of present and past Canadian Forces or have served a minimum of five years regular force military service. Financial need and personal compassionate circumstances are considered. Deadline: June 30 Abraham McPherson Memorial Scholarship Award Scholarship: $250 x 4 Website: Conditions: Must be from Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit, Metis), a Manitoban resident, acceptance or registration into a post-secondary institution, and involvement in schoolrelated extra-curricular activities and volunteer work experience. Priority is given to grade 12 graduates with a minimum of 70% average and a recommendation from an education counsellor or secondary school counsellor. Deadline: May 31 Board of Governors Scholarship Scholarship: $1000 x 3

11 Website: &SkinSrc=[G]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: The applicant must be a Manitoba high school graduate, enrolled in any program at, and must be attending post-secondary institution in the academic year immediately following graduation. Selection will be based on Senior 2 and 3 marks in compulsory course. Students must have a minimum of 80% average in term/semester 1 of Senior 4. Senior 2 compulsory courses: Math, English, Science, and Geography and Senior 3 compulsory courses: Math, English, and History. Deadline: July 15 Employee Dependent Award Scholarship: $1000 x 2 Website: ps&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Applicant must be enrolled full-time in any base budget program at Assiniboine community College (preference given to students entering a program). They must be a child, step-child or under legal guardianship of a regular status employee (employee must be regular status as of application deadline), 24 years of age or under as of August 31, and the student must not have received a prior post secondary certificate, diploma, or degree unless a letter can be written demonstrating advancement on previous credential. The applicant must also have earned a 70% average in high school or 3.0 GPA in the first year of college. They must submit two letters of reference stating aptitude for career and/or trade/career experience, and a one page statement stating school/community involvement or extra-curricular activities. Deadline: July 15 Entrance Award Scholarship: $2500

12 Website: &SkinSrc=[G]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Entering a post-secondary program at. Selection criteria is based on high school and other post-secondary marks, especially in subjects related to the chosen career, demonstrated potential for the career of choice. Decisions will be based on information from the following submissions: transcripts of high school and post-secondary education, a personal statement outlining how your experience has prepared you for success in this career, two letters of reference from people who can attest to the fact that you have demonstrated the skills, attitudes, and characteristics you need for success in this field. Deadline: July 15 Brandon Regional Health Centre Auxiliary Entrance Bursary July Intake Scholarship: $2000 Website: s&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: The applicant must demonstrate financial need and must be enrolled as a full-time student in the Practical Nursing certificate program at ACC July Intake. They must also be a resident within the geographical area between Manitoba Highway #5 and the Manitoba- Saskatchewan Border, and south of the 51 parallel to the Canada-United States Border Deadline: July 15 Manitoba Blue Cross Award for Students with Special Needs Bursary: $1125

13 Website: s&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Applicants must have additional costs related to a disability and financial need. Deadline: July 15 Manitoba Blue Cross Entrance Award Bursary: $1125 Website: s&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Applicants must be high school students going directly to college after graduation. They must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Deadline: July 15 Manitoba Blue Cross Travellers Entrance Award Bursary: $1125 Website: s&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Applicants must be grade 12 students going directly from high school to college and be from a community more than 100 kilometers away (one way). They must also demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Deadline: July 15 Royal Canadian Legion Scholarships and Bursaries

14 Bursary: Various Royal Canadian Legion Brandon Office th St. East Box 726 Brandon Manitoba Canada R7A 5X8 Phone: Conditions: Applicants must be children and grand children of veterans who are attending postsecondary institutions. They must also demonstrate academic standing and financial need. Deadline: July 15 Satwant Kaur Grewal Memorial Bursary Bursary: $750 Website: ps&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in the Practical Nursing certificate program (July intake) at Main Campus. They must have completed Senior 4 or Grade 12 from an accredited Canadian High School or equivalent standing in an adult education program. They must demonstrate academic achievement by earning an average of 70-75%, as well as financial need. Deadline: July 15 J.R. (Joe) Power Scholarship Award Scholarship: $2000 Website: s&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Must be a PSAC member or a PSAC employee, spouse, or child of a member. The applicant must also have completed high school and entering into their first year of university,

15 college or institute of higher learning as a full-time student. They must demonstrate financial need and academic achievements as well as submit a teacher s reference. Deadline: July 16 Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Award Scholarship: $1000 x 2 (High School), $1000 x 1 (Post Secondary) Website: Conditions: The applicant must be a First Nations (status or non-status), Metis, or Inuit person with a treaty membership number. They must also be a Canadian citizen and have returned to school after being absent or having interrupted their studies for at least one year. They must have also completed one full year of educational/vocational or trade skills training. They must submit an essay, letter of support, and a letter of reference along with the application. Deadline: July 31 Helen Basset Commemorative Student Scholarship Bursary: $1000 x 4 Website: Conditions: The applicant must be a female student of Aboriginal decent, pursuing postsecondary studies and be under 31 years of age. They must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to improving the situation of Aboriginal women politically, culturally, economically, or otherwise. They must submit a letter of recommendation, essay/personal statement, official transcript, and a financial budget indicating financial need. Deadline: July 31 Brandon Youth Hockey Scholarship Award Scholarship: $500 x 2

16 Website: einfoid=31731 Conditions: The applicant must be a Manitoba resident who will be attending or are currently attending a post-secondary institution as a full-time student. They must have played in the B.Y.H.A. system for at least five years and be actively involved in the community. The selection is based on community involvement, academic achievement, and other sources of assistance. Deadline: August 15 Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund Bursary: $500-$1500 Website: Conditions: The applicants must be from Aboriginal ancestry and enrolled full-time in a post secondary study. The applicant must demonstrate financial need and personal contribution to education costs, commitment and dedication to the proposed field of study, and the commitment to improving the well-being of society through volunteerism. Deadline: August 31 Myrtle A. Rose Bursary Scholarship Bursary: Up to $500 Website:

17 Conditions: Applicant must be a mature student (+21 male or female) and a Manitoba resident. They will need to submit most recent transcript, letters of reference, and demonstrate financial need. Deadline: August 31 PSAC Scholarship Award Application Bursary: Varies Website: s&skinsrc=[g]%2fskins%2fprinter%2findex Conditions: Applicant must be the son or daughter of a PSAC member in good standing at June 30 of the calendar year and be leaving high school and entering first year of university, college, or institute of higher learning. They must be enrolled as a full-time student. Applicants will need to submit a personal statement, letters of reference, an essay, transcript, and demonstrate financial need. Deadline: August 31 The Joyce Gleason Scholarship Fund Scholarship: $1000 Manitoba Nurses Union Broadway Ave. Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3C 4M6 Telephone: (204) Fax: (204) mnu@mts.net Website: Conditions: Applicants must be enrolled for the first time in any nursing program at a Manitoba institution (BN, LPN, BScPN). They may also be enrolled into any year of their program. Students must also submit an essay which they are willing to have published in part or full. Deadline: October 15 CFNU Scholarship Scholarship: $1000 x 10

18 Manitoba Nurses Union Broadway Ave. Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3C 4M6 Telephone: (204) Fax: (204) Website: Conditions: One scholarship will be awarded to a nursing student in each province. The recipient will be chosen by the CNSA and MNU. Contact MNU for further details. Deadline: Contact MNU for further details