The Winnipeg Foundation administers permanently endowed Scholarship funds that provide various types of educational awards. Awards are given through high schools, universities, colleges, community organizations and professional groups.

The Foundation works with donors to establish Scholarship funds by connecting you with schools and educational programs, advising you of existing awards and identifying where greater funding is needed. We can help you determine how students will be chosen for the award to match your interests with the needs of students and schools.

On an administrative level, the Foundation is responsible for:

• advising the school or selection committee of the available award amount;
• ensuring that students are selected according to set criteria and in an objective, non-discriminatory way; and,
• arranging payment of awards.

The Winnipeg Foundation does not review applications nor decide who receives any of the awards we administer.

School-based Awards:
Recipients are chosen primarily by existing selection committees at the schools. Using selection committees already in place ensures that any student who meets the award criteria is considered and prevents students from having to complete multiple applications.

Awards outside the formal school system:
A selection committee may be formed when a new award is created outside of the school system, such as awards created by a professional association or an award given by a community-based sports team. Often the governing committee of the organization acts as the selection committee. In the case of music awards, the recipient is often the winner of a competition.

Donor Participation in Selection
Donors and their immediate family may participate in selecting award recipients provided they do not constitute more than 50% of the selection committee. Donors should consider whether or not any family members would be eligible for the award because participation in the selection process may render them ineligible.

If you are thinking of establishing a scholarship fund, you may be interested in these resources:

High school students
Consult your School Counsellor or Student Services staff to find out what scholarships are available to you and how to apply. If you are entering post-secondary school, contact the awards and financial aid office at the school you will be attending.

Post-secondary students
Contact the awards and financial aid office at your college or university for information on awards available and how to apply.

Other scholarships – such as sports scholarships, professional development support and music awards – are generally publicized through the sponsoring organization or association.

For students seeking more information, read our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Student Awards Officer.

Present your award letter upon registration to the university or college you will be attending. Your university or college will apply the award amount against your tuition and will bill The Winnipeg Foundation.

Each school is different so check with your school to find out where to submit your letter. Usually letters are submitted to the Registrar's Office or the Financial Aid & Awards office.

TIP: Processing your award can take several weeks so make sure you allow enough time ahead of tuition fee deadlines to avoid late payment fees.

For more information, click here to download the Award Program Student Information (PDF).

If you have trouble claiming your award, contact the Student Awards Officer.

Student Contact Information
The Winnipeg Foundation is able to administer scholarships and bursary through the generousity of donors that made gifts to invest in the continuing education of our community.

The Winnipeg Foundation shares stories of scholarship recipients and the impact of the awards with scholarship donors. The Foundation also features scholarship recipients in their publications – annual report, magazine and the website – and hosts scholarship-related events.

To stay connected to The Winnipeg Foundation, please click here to fill in the Student Contact Information Form and email the completed form to the Student Awards Officer.