SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES
AND FINANCIAL AID

There are numerous sources of student financial assistance in Canada. The links listed below will take you to various student financial assistance programs, both public and private, and other related sites. We have done our best to keep these hyperlinks current. Please note that some of these sites may require registration. The ORNH accepts no responsibility for registration outside of this site. For more details please read our Privacy Policy.   E-mail or phone us if you have any concerns comments or suggestions.

AWARDS OFFERED BY REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES WITHIN MANITOBA NURSING

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The Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund was established to support one-time funding costs for specific strategies or initiatives to attract and keep Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Manitoba, and to promote nursing as a profession. A range of continuing education courses and other initiatives has been approved. http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/nurses

Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid Sources
Nursing school can be expensive. Look into these resources before pursuing your career. If you're already in nursing school, it's never too late to learn more about financial aid resources and repayment programs.
http://medi-smart.com/finaid.htm

Operation Recruit
Take advantage a great incentive package including: $5,000 signing bonus, Moving allowance of up to $5,000, 2 year tax incentive for nurses who purchase or build a home in the City of Dauphin, Up to three months of temporary housing, with one month free. This incentive is effective upon formal acceptance of a job offer from the Parkland Regional Health Authority from September 1, 2008 until December 31, 2009. http://www.operationrecruit.ca

MEDICINE & DENTAL

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation and the Canadian Medical Foundation to aid Aboriginal medical school students
Aboriginal students studying for a medical degree now have the opportunity to secure further funding through a new partnership with the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) and the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF). First Nation, Inuit and Métis students enrolled full-time at a Canadian medical school studying for a medical degree are eligible for 11 bursaries each earmarked for $5000 over 3 years.
www.naaf.com

Medical Student/Resident Financial Assistance Program (MSRFAP)
The MSRFAP provides financial assistance in the form of a conditional grant, to students studying medicine in the Province of Manitoba, or to physicians establishing a practice in the Province upon graduation.
www.gov.mb.ca/health/msrfap

Raifta Shewdyk Health Care Educational Assistance Bursary
Awarded annually by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Parkland Chapter www.mssociety.ca/manitoba/bursary.html

RBC Scholarships for First-Year Medical & Dental Students RBC Financial Group is awarding scholarships to students entering their first year of study in a recognized medical or dental program at a university in Canada. www.rbcroyalbank.com/student/medical/scholarship.html

ONLINE RESOURCES FOR ALL

Campus Starter
A comprehensive, fun and engaging online resource for Canadian students seeking to further their education and career choices after high school. www.CampusStarter.com

Manitoba Advanced Education and Training | Manitoba Student Aid
The Manitoba Student Aid Program provides supplemental financial assistance for post-secondary educational purposes to Manitobans with limited finances. www.gov.mb.ca/educate/sfa/pages/sfaFrontDoor_en.html 

University of Manitoba: Education: Scholarships and Bursaries www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/education/scholarships/index.shtml

CanLearn Interactive
Where and how you search for the money that will pay your way through school is critical to your financial health. Some students pay for their whole education with grants, bursaries, scholarships, and a part-time job, so think outside the loan and look here first.
www.canlearn.ca/canadianbursariesscholarshipscanada.html

Canada Millennium Scholarships
Investing in knowledge and skills to ensure Canada's economic and social well-being. Creating opportunities to learn, grow and contribute. www.millenniumscholarships.ca

Canada Study Grants Grants for students with permanent disabilities, high-need part-time students, women in some doctoral programs, and students with dependents. From HRDC. www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca

Canadian University Scholarships
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada administers many scholarships for university students in Canada. This page provides an alphabetical list.
www.aucc.ca/index_e.html

Scholarship Application Tips
Useful advice on how and when to apply for scholarships. www.scholarshipscanada.com

School Finder Finances
Extensive database of scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grant as well as information about student loans, applications and budget planning. www.schoolfinder.com/finance/index.asp

Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada
Information on higher education in Canada. Universities, publications & scholarships. www.aucc.ca

Studentawards.com
Canadian database of scholarships, bursaries, and grants for post-secondary education. Free registration. www.studentawards.com

Youth Path
Information about managing your money, financing your education, and what to do at tax time.
www.youthpath.ca

MB4Youth
Tips on how to budget and plan for the future. www.mb4youth.ca

FUNDING FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDIES - ABORIGINAL STUDENTS

Manitoba Student Aid
www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca
Several forms of assistance are available to Aboriginal students to help with the cost of post-secondary education. Students may be eligible for loans, grants and bursaries from the federal and provincial governments. Loans will need to be paid back once school is finished. Bursaries and scholarships are not paid back. Students may qualify for a bursary if their financial need is high or for a scholarship if they have good grades. Students may still qualify for financial assistance from Student Aid if they have other funding such as Band funding or Métis funding.

Prince of Wales/Princess Anne Awards (Provincial)
$200 per year is available if you are a Canadian Aboriginal student studying full-time in Manitoba (or a program elsewhere in Canada not available in Manitoba) and have been assessed with a least $1 of financial need. Students are automatically assessed for this award when they fill out a student loan application and declare their Aboriginal ancestry.

Millennium Manitoba Opportunity Grants For Independent Aboriginal students
The Government of Manitoba and the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation provide this grant for independent aboriginal students in the first year of a multi-year post-secondary educational program. This grant covers tuition costs up to $4,000 or assessed need, whichever is less. Students are automatically considered for this assistance when they apply for Manitoba Student Aid and self-identify as an aboriginal student. www.gov.mb.ca/educate/sfa/pages/ourprogram/funding.html

Aboriginal Education Awards -- Fly Higher
Students can receive up to $3,000 for university programs or $1,500 for college programsContact the Awards Office/Aboriginal Services at the public college or university you plan to attend in Manitoba. www.gov.mb.ca/educate/sfa/pages/ourprogram/funding.html#anchor3

ACCESS Program Bursaries
Provides bursaries to students selected by an ACCESS Program. If eligible, students receive the maximum allowed in a Canada Student Loan and the balance of need in ACCESS bursaries. There are no Manitoba Student loans with ACCESS bursaries. Total financial need is met. Students can apply directly to the ACCESS Program office at a public college or university in Manitoba. www.millenniumscholarships.ca/en/access.asp

STUDENT LOANS - MONEY STUDENTS PAY BACK

Canada Student Loan (CSL) / Manitoba Student Loan (MSL)
$350 per week is available for qualifying students in full-time studies. That works out to $210 per week of CSL and $140 per week of MSL.  Part-time Student Loans of up to $4,000 are available as well.

Manitoba Bursary and the Canada Millennium Scholarship Bursary
Students are automatically considered for these awards which help reduce student loan debt when they apply for Canada Student Loans and Manitoba Student Loans. Awards will be applied directly to student loan debt.Contact Student Aid and ask about other grants available for students from low-income families, students with high needs, students with dependents or students with disabilities.  Student Aid has an Aboriginal Liaison / Consultant that can provide detailed information about our services.  Students can apply for a student loan on-line. www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca

Manitoba Metis Federation Health & Wellness Scholarship Program
Manitoba Metis Federation, Health & Wellness Department will receive applications for a unique funding opportunity for Metis students entering into or already involved in a health-related university degree. www.mmf.mb.ca/MHHRI/hsprogram.shtml

Aboriginal Scholarships in Canada

The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Canada
www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.html

Partners for Careers
Working to connect qualified Aboriginal graduates with Manitoba's employers looking for the best person for the job. www.partnersforcareers.mb.ca 

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
www.ccab-canada.com

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
www.naaf.ca

Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society
www.casts.ca

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
www.manitobachiefs.com 

Aboriginal Canada Portal
www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca

Aboriginal Youth Business Council
www.aybc.org

Career Place - Investing in Aboriginal People
www.careerplace.com

Aboriginal Youth Network
www.ayn.ca

Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Career Awareness Committee
www.maycac.com 

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
www.inac.gc.ca