The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association as well as other department specific alumni groups and donors have established a number of funds over the years supporting student awards.  Thanks to the generousity of many supporters these awards have assisted hundreds of students since their creation. Below is a menu of awards you can support as well as their description. All gifts support deserving UWinnipeg students and help make our campus a stronger community. This form functions as a shopping cart allowing you to add more than one gift by clicking "add donation".

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Alumni Entrance Scholarship Fund

Scholarships valued at $5,000 each are to be awarded annually. Candidates must be students completing high school in Manitoba, and application is to be by nomination only, with each high school principal eligible to nominate one candidate on an appropriate application form. It will be recommended to the high schools that the following attributes be considered in selecting candidates:

1. Attainment of high school academic standing and promise.
2. Noteworthy interest and participation in extracurricular activities in school and community.
3. Leadership qualities and strength of character.

The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association 2SLGBTQ* Student Award

This award is for a student who identifies as a member of the 2SLGBTQ* community. The chosen recipient must be in second, third, or fourth year. Preference will be given to a student who is active in community service or demonstrates academic promise in research on topics with particular relevance to the 2SLGBTQ* community. Initial funding for this award comes from the Past Presidents Legacy Fund which was created in 2010 by The University of Winnipeg Alumni Council. The fund honours all past Presidents, whose tireless leadership and devotion enabled the Council to expand the Alumni Scholarship Program, and increase support for students and the University. Gifts to the fund were generously made by various Alumni Council members. Funding also comes from the Mary C. Rowell Prize fund. This Prize was given by the Alumni Association in memory of the late Miss Mary C. Rowell, former Dean of Women.

Alumni Family Achievement Scholarship

This Scholarship, provided by The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association, will be awarded to a student who has completed at least 30 credit hours at The University of Winnipeg, and is registered in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Applicants must have made significant contributions to extracurricular activities on The University of Winnipeg campus, or must be able to document significant accomplishments outside the classroom which involve innovation and entrepreneurship. At least one parent or grandparent must be an alumnus or alumna.(Alumni are defined as those who have completed at least 30 credit hours at The University of Winnipeg, who have received a degree from United College or Wesley College, completed a diploma or certificate program from The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Division, or have completed the minimum course credit hours required for admission to a professional program at another Canadian university).

Jo Lindal Memorial Scholarship

This Scholarship is given by the Alumni Association and Mrs. Ruth Hilland (United College, Class of 1946) in memory of her mother Mrs. W. J. Lindal (Wesley College, Class of 1916) who went on to graduate with the Gold Medal in Law in 1919 after completing her B.A. at Wesley College. It will be awarded to a woman entering Third Year who has the highest standing in a major in any of the Social Sciences. The award will be made on the basis of standing obtained in Second Year and, to qualify, the student must continue in Third Year.

Dr. C.J. Robson Scholarship in Psychology

The Alumni Association of the University has established this scholarship with The Winnipeg Foundation to commemorate the life and work of Dr. C.J. Robson, who served as head of the Department of Psychology from 1954 until 1969. The scholarship will be awarded on the recommendation of the Department to a student with high standing in the Major or Honours program in Psychology who is entering the Third or Fourth year.

Alumni Family Entrance Scholarship

Awarded annually to an outstanding student entering The University of Winnipeg on the basis of high school credentials earned outside Winnipeg's perimeter highway or outside Manitoba. At least one parent or grandparent must be an alumnus or alumna. Applicants also must have contributed significantly to extracurricular activities in the school and the community.

Alumni Proficiency Scholarship in Chemistry or Biochemistry

This scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in chemistry or biochemistry. Students must have completed 60 credit hours, including a minimum of 21 credit hours in chemistry. This scholarship was established through a generous bequest to the University of Winnipeg's Department of Chemistry from the estate of an anonymous chemistry alumnus.

Alumni Scholarship in Chemistry or Biochemistry (Hons)

This scholarship will be awarded to students completing their honours degree in chemistry or biochemistry who have outstanding academic achievements and community volunteerism. Students must have completed 90 credit hours, including a minimum of 30 credit hours in chemistry. This scholarship was established through a generous bequest to the University of Winnipeg’s Department of Chemistry from the estate of an anonymous chemistry alumnus.