Financial Aid and Awards

The Financial Aid & Awards Office assists students in meeting their education costs through a variety of award and aid programs (scholarships, bursaries and government student loans).  We also provide emergency loans on a very strict case by case basis and operate the University of Manitoba Food Bank (in partnership with the University of Manitoba Students' Union).

Use the left hand menu to find more information, links to useful websites, and downloadable forms and applications. Visit our website often to stay updated on Financial Aid & Awards announcements and award deadlines.

       Hours of Operation: 

Monday - Friday  8:30am to 4:30pm

Tuesdays 8:30am to 7:00pm

What's NEW for 2009-2010 - Registration and Fees:

• Tuition fees have increased for ALL students. Check fee information applicable to your program on the Registrar's Office website: umanitoba.ca/registrar for undergraduate and graduate fee information.
• 50% refund on tuition fees for one term courses has been eliminated. Refer to the Refunds page on the Registrar's Office website for details.
• Failure to pay for your courses will NOT result in de-registration/cancellation of courses in the current term.

Contact the Registrar's Office for more information: 400 University Centre, phone 474-9420

WINTER Term Tuition is due by January 7th. It is not too late to apply for a government student loan for the year. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident starting school in September and will be a full time student (minimum of 9 credit hours per term), you may be eligible. For more details, please visit the "Government Student Loan Program" link to your left, or Click HERE .

Find out the changes made to ID requirements when processing your Canada Student Loan: Click here for full details.

The University of Manitoba 2009-2010 GENERAL BURSARY APPLICATIONS were due on October 1st. Results will be released in mid-December. Only successful recipients will be contacted (please ensure that your mailing address in Aurora Student is up-to-date and has your Winnipeg address!). Awards will be applied directly to fee accounts should you be selected for a general bursary (not before mid-December) so please check your account before contacting our office after mid-December.

The 2010 Rhodes Scholarship application deadline is October 16, 2009. To obtain the requisite presidential letter, students should submit their application package no later than October 2, 2009 to:

    Research Awards Administrator
    Office of the Vice-President (Research)
    540 Machray Hall

For complete application details, please visit the official Rhodes Scholarship website at: http://www.canadianrhodes.org/how-to-apply

The Flying Officer George Finkle Memorial Bursary (1 bursary & 1 scholarship offered) is available for students who are members of the Regular Canadian Armed Forces or Primary Reserve (or members of the immediate family of a Regular Force member) who is resident in Manitoba or Northwestern Ontario. Find out more by clicking the above link over the award name. Deadline: OCT. 30th

Alumni Association Inc. Undergraduate Awards - The Alumni Association Inc. of the University of Manitoba offers two annual scholarships (valued at $3,750 each) for students who have excelled in their studies and have demonstrated leadership and/or commitment to voluntarism during the course of their academic career.

Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2009

Full details are available here.
 

Do you know an outstanding professor or instructor who deserves recognition for their teaching skills? If so, you may be interested in nominating someone you consider to be an exceptional faculty member for the Saunderson & Stanton Excellence in Teaching Award. We accept award nominations all year round!

Current UM Award Applications: While most UM awards are automatically awarded, there are some where a separate application is required. Visit the Current Award Applications page for information and application forms.