financial aid and awards News Archive
Faculty of Law
Black Law Students Association invites undergrads to “see yourself here” at Robson Hall
March 8, 2023 —
As she wandered through University Centre one day, early in her first-year of law school, Meseret Alem noticed the diverse student population around her. She asked herself, “If there’s so many Black students in other parts of campus, why isn’t there a similar concentration among law students at Robson Hall?” Very soon after that, together with fellow law students, she resurrected the Manitoba chapter of the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada, became its Co-President, and has been working to organize “See Yourself Here,” a recruiting event for Black students considering careers in law.
Students
Meet UM’s finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships
February 7, 2023 —
University of Manitoba students Clèche Kokolo [BA/23], Keziah Brothers [BA/23], and Soomin Han [BSc/23] are finalists for the first global cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University. Evan Chan [BA/23] receives a regional award
Donor Relations
Donors are generously helping UM students that are most in need
December 16, 2022 —
Generous donors are helping students this holiday season to focus on their studies instead of how to find enough food.
Students
Interest-Free Student Loans provide a boost to students struggling financially
November 7, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba and the Government of Canada have made additional financial supports available to students who are struggling financially.
Students
Schulich Scholarship recipients ready to change the world
September 1, 2022 —
Two remarkable incoming UM students have been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships. Rebekah Soneye, a student from Murdoch MacKay Collegiate and Marina Caracas Le-Fort from Nelson McIntyre Collegiate will be bringing their extraordinary talents to UM this fall.
Students
Get Hired at UM as a Work-Study Student
August 2, 2022 —
This year positions range from in-person to remote, or hybrid, as the university transitions back to in-person courses for the Fall 2022 term. Amid all the changes experienced these past few years, UM will continue to offer an amazing experience for student staff.
Faculty of Law
A match made in law: Wedding gift to students establishes new Prize for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law
July 25, 2022 —
Thinking outside the (gift) box, law professor Dr. Jennifer L. Schulz and her fiancé, family lawyer Elliott Goszer are giving, rather than receiving, a wedding gift to benefit law students at their alma mater, the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law. The Schulz/Goszer Prize for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law will be given annually to a University of Manitoba law student who writes the best Alternative Dispute Resolution-themed paper in an upper year family law course, or the best family law-themed paper in an upper year dispute resolution course.
Donor Relations
Meet the 2022 Leaders of Tomorrow
May 11, 2022 —
Ten high school students seeking admission to UM have been awarded scholarships of $16,000 over four years of study
UM expands supports for students impacted by conflict in Ukraine
March 15, 2022 —
Working group established to identify issues and explore next steps
Students
Two UM students honoured by the McCall MacBain scholarships program
February 14, 2022 —
UM student Bryden Bukich [BKin/21] is in the running for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies. UM student Lindsay Bain [BA/22] earned a regional award, which can be used at any public university in Canada