Manitoba University Scholarships: International Student Opportunities

The University of Manitoba offers scholarships and bursaries to international students. These awards are based on academic merit, financial need, or both. The university offers entrance scholarships, as well as scholarships for current students. International students can also apply for bursaries, which are awarded based on financial need.

Undergraduate scholarships for international students

The University of Manitoba offers scholarships and bursaries to international undergraduate students to support them financially and reward academic excellence. The university provides over $2.5 million in entrance scholarships to new students each year, with international students eligible for entrance scholarships, bursaries, and other awards. Undergraduate scholarships for international students at the University of Manitoba include:

International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to international students graduating from international high schools and entering undergraduate studies at the University of Manitoba. To be eligible, students must:

• Be in Canada on valid study permits.
• Have applied for admission to any Faculty or School at the University of Manitoba by the deadline of March 1.
• Pay the international student tuition fee rates.
• Achieve a minimum high school average of 85% based on the best five senior-level academic courses from the approved General Entrance Scholarship list.
• Enrol in both the upcoming fall and winter terms, in a minimum of 24 credit hours.

The value of each award is set annually in tiers based on high school grade averages. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the awards are as follows:

• Averages greater than or equal to 95% - $3,000
• Averages greater than or equal to 90% - $2,000
• Averages greater than or equal to 85% - $1,000

International Undergraduate Student Scholarships

The International Undergraduate Student Scholarship is awarded to international students at the University of Manitoba who demonstrate excellence in scholastic achievement. To be eligible, students must:

• Be in Canada on valid study permits.
• Have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in any Faculty or School at the University of Manitoba.
• Show exceptional academic achievement in the courses completed in the last regular academic session (minimum sessional grade point average of 3.5).
• Continue into the next consecutive year of full-time undergraduate study in their program during the Fall/Winter academic session, in a minimum of 24 credit hours.

Eligible students will be ranked by sessional grade point average, and scholarships will be offered until all available funds are exhausted or the grade point standard is reached.

International Student Bursaries

International students at the University of Manitoba can also apply for bursaries. To qualify, students must apply for the University of Manitoba General Bursary through Aurora, in addition to any individual applications required for specific awards. The general bursary applications for the Fall and Winter Terms are available in early August, and the application, along with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Financial Aid and Awards office by October 1. It is important to note that international students in their first year of post-secondary study in Canada are not eligible to apply for the general bursary program.

Graduate scholarships for international students

The University of Manitoba offers scholarships and financial aid to graduate students who demonstrate exceptional intellectual ability, academic accomplishment, leadership skills, community presence, and long-term goals. The university provides graduate scholarships to international students in the form of entrance scholarships, graduate fellowships, and external scholarships.

International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship

The International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship is a partial funding scholarship offered by the University of Manitoba to international students in Master's programs. To be eligible, students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.5 based on the last 60 credits or two years, and must not be receiving external funding that covers their tuition fees. The scholarship awards successful applicants an amount equal to the differential tuition fee charged to international students.

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF)

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) is a partial funding scholarship available to incoming international students enrolled in Master's or PhD programs with an admission GPA of 3.0 or higher. The UMGF awards successful applicants an annual scholarship of $14,000 for up to two years for Master's students, and $18,000 for up to four years for Doctoral students.

G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship

The G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship is a partial funding scholarship offered to Master's and PhD students at the University of Manitoba. To be eligible, students must be incoming international students enrolling full-time for both the fall and winter terms in an eligible program. Successful applicants are granted an award of up to $10,000 for study costs.

In addition to these graduate scholarships, the University of Manitoba also offers external scholarships for graduate students, such as the Quebec Government Merit Scholarships, the McCall MacBain Scholarship, and the Government of Canada Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. These external scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate students but require separate applications after establishing eligibility.

Entrance scholarships for international students

The University of Manitoba offers entrance scholarships for international students who demonstrate academic excellence and have a financial need. These scholarships are available to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

The University of Manitoba offers entrance scholarships for international undergraduate students who are graduating from international high schools and entering undergraduate studies at the university. To be eligible for these scholarships, students must:

• Be international students with valid study permits in Canada.
• Pay the international student tuition fee rates.
• Achieve a minimum high school average of 85% based on the best five senior-level academic courses from the approved General Entrance Scholarship list.
• Enrol in both the upcoming fall and winter terms, with a minimum of 24 credit hours.

The value of each award is set annually based on high school grade averages. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the award values are as follows:

• Averages greater than or equal to 95% - $3,000
• Averages greater than or equal to 90% - $2,000
• Averages greater than or equal to 85% - $1,000

Graduate Entrance Scholarships

The University of Manitoba also offers entrance scholarships for international graduate students. These scholarships include:

• International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship: This scholarship is for international students in Master's programs who have a minimum admission GPA of 3.5 based on the last 60 credits or two years and are not receiving external funding for their tuition fees. The scholarship covers the differential tuition fee charged to international students.
• University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF): This fellowship is open to Master's and PhD international students with an admission GPA of 3.0 or higher. The fellowship provides an annual award of $14,000 for Master's students for up to two years and $18,000 for Doctoral students for up to four years.
• G. Clarence Elliott Fellowship: This fellowship is for incoming international students enrolling full-time in an eligible graduate program in the fall and winter terms. The fellowship provides an award of up to $10,000 for study costs.

Bursaries for international students

The University of Manitoba offers scholarships and bursaries to international students. The university provides financial support to international students through annual scholarships and bursaries. International students who are studying or have applied for bachelor's, master's, or PhD courses can apply for this financial aid.

International Student Bursaries

To qualify for bursaries, applicants must apply for the University of Manitoba General Bursary through Aurora, in addition to any individual applications that may be required for specific awards. The general bursary applications for the Fall and Winter Terms are typically available in the Aurora Student Portal in early August and must be submitted by October 1. It is important to note that international students in their first year of post-secondary study in Canada are not eligible to apply for the general bursary program.

International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarships

The University of Manitoba offers entrance scholarships to international students graduating from international high schools and entering undergraduate studies at the university. To be eligible, students must be in Canada on valid study permits, pay the international student tuition fees, and achieve a minimum high school average of 85% based on the approved General Entrance Scholarship list. Additionally, students must enrol in both the upcoming fall and winter terms, with a minimum of 24 credit hours.

The value of each award is set annually, with higher averages resulting in higher scholarship amounts. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the scholarship amounts were as follows:

• Averages greater than or equal to 95% - $3,000
• Averages greater than or equal to 90% - $2,000
• Averages greater than or equal to 85% - $1,000

International Undergraduate Student Scholarships

The University of Manitoba also offers scholarships to recognise the academic achievements of international students currently enrolled at the university. To be eligible, students must be in Canada on valid study permits, complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in any faculty or school, achieve a minimum sessional grade point average of 3.5, and continue into the next year of full-time undergraduate study during the Fall/Winter academic session, with a minimum of 24 credit hours.

Eligible students will be ranked based on their sessional grade point average, and scholarships will be offered until all funds are distributed or the grade point standard is reached.

External scholarships for international students

The University of Manitoba offers external scholarships and bursaries to international students. These are provided by organisations outside the university. The university issues more than $40 million to students each year in the form of scholarships and bursaries.

International students at the University of Manitoba are eligible for entrance scholarships, bursaries and other awards. The university offers scholarships to international students who are in Canada on valid study permits, have completed a minimum number of credit hours, and can demonstrate academic achievement. The International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarship, for example, is awarded to international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at the University of Manitoba. The scholarship value is set each year in tiers based on high school grade averages. For the year 2024-2025, the scholarship values were as follows:

• Averages greater than or equal to 95% - $3,000
• Averages greater than or equal to 90% - $2,000
• Averages greater than or equal to 85% - $1,000

The International Undergraduate Student Scholarship is another scholarship offered by the University of Manitoba to international students who demonstrate scholastic achievement. Scholarships are offered to students who are in Canada on valid study permits, have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in any Faculty or School at the University of Manitoba, and have achieved a minimum sessional grade point average of 3.5.

In addition to scholarships, international students can also apply for bursaries at the University of Manitoba. To qualify for bursaries, students must apply for the University of Manitoba General Bursary through Aurora. The general bursary applications for the Fall and Winter Terms are usually available in the Aurora Student Portal in early August and must be submitted to the Financial Aid and Awards office by October 1. It is important to note that international students in their first year of post-secondary study in Canada are not eligible to apply for the general bursary program.

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