scholarships News Archive

St. John's College
“I wish I had known sooner”: How St John’s College changed Chloe Dreilich-Girard’s university experience
April 21, 2025 —
For Chloe Dreilich-Girard, joining St John’s College during her fifth year of university was a turning point—one she wishes had come much earlier. A proud Métis woman and Manitoba Métis Federation citizen, Chloe came to law school after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She is currently working with a sole practitioner to provide free wills and estate services in Nunavut and will be spending her summer with the Legal Help Centre, continuing her focus on accessible justice.

St. John's College
Finding strength in community: Angela Soulsby achieves her Nursing dream
April 3, 2025 —
When Angela Soulsby walks into her new role with Health Canada under Indigenous Services Canada, she carries with her not just a Bachelor of Nursing degree and recently completed NCLEX, but a deep, personal story of healing and hope. Growing up in an unsafe environment shaped by historical and generational trauma, Angela faced adversity that could have easily derailed her dreams. She later experienced a health care crisis and a violent assault—both stemming from institutional systems that have long dehumanized Indigenous Peoples. Rather than let these experiences hold her back, Angela found purpose in them.

St. John's College
St John’s College scholarship applications now open!
March 31, 2025 —
Are you a University of Manitoba student looking for financial assistance? St John's College is proud to support students by offering over $200,000 in scholarship, bursaries, and prizes each year.

Libraries
GIS scholarships available for UM students
March 7, 2025 —
Esri Canada is offering two GIS scholarships for UM students in any faculty using Esri technology to visualize projects or research to apply.

Donor Relations
Building a brighter future through philanthropy
November 13, 2024 —
On this National Philanthropy Day, the University of Manitoba extends its deepest gratitude to all our donors. Your generosity has profoundly advanced our mission to promote learning and well-being in Manitoba, Canada and the world.

Donor Relations
Scholarships are motivating student success
November 13, 2024 —
UM alum and graduate researcher Thomas Rawliuk is developing research to uncover resilience factors and promote healthier outcomes for all

Donor Relations
Running toward Reconciliation
September 25, 2024 —
From founding the Reconciliation Run to establishing a scholarship, Tréchelle Bunn’s passion for sport and community drives her vision for Reconciliation

Donor Relations
A legacy of support
September 11, 2024 —
How scholarships, bursaries, and awards at the University of Manitoba transform lives

Donor Relations
Turning grief into giving
August 30, 2024 —
UM alum Justin Price created a memorial scholarship to support young people in their grief journeys

St. John's College
Scholarships changing the lives of students
June 12, 2024 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.