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Scholarship and Awards Office
Room 119
A. E. McKenzie Building
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 6A9

Phone: (204) 727-9737
Fax: (204) 727-4072
email: scholarships@brandonu.ca

Research and External Scholarships and Bursaries

Links to Scholarships and Bursaries provided by outside organizations are listed here as a courtesy to Brandon University students. Students with any questions about these awards are encouraged to contact the organization directly.

Research Scholarships and Awards

The Research Office oversees a number of research-based scholarships and awards for undergraduate and graduate students. Please visit http://www2.brandonu.ca/administration/vpacademic/research/Student/Student%20Opportunities.asp for more information.

Kin Canada Bursaries

Kin Canada established the Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, in memory of Hal Rogers, the Association’s founder. Complete information on the Bursary and application process may be found at http://bursary.ca/index.php, while printable applications may be found at http://bursary.ca/index.php/site/apply/.

Paper applications must be received by mail by February 1, 2013 at:

Brandon Kinsmen Club
Box 105, 1511 Rosser Ave
Brandon MB  R7A 7C7

GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program in Canada
2013 Program for Aboriginal Canadians

The GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program in Canada is a unique program that provides financial support and skills development opportunities for accomplished Aboriginal first-year undergraduate students from recognized institutions who are pursuing degrees in teh fields of engineering or business/management and are a member of one of the following groups: First Nation status or non-status, Métis or Inuit.

For more information, please visit www.scholarshipandmore.org. Application deadline – March 15, 2013.

Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart Scholarship

Everest Nutrition, a leader in providing superior quality nutraceutical supplements across North America, is pleased to announce its ‘Krill Oil –Educate Your Heart’ scholarship. Everest Nutrition’s Krill Oil will be giving $1,000 to two students, pursuing further education beyond a high school level, as part of the ‘Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart’ program. Interested participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Eligibility is for any student currently enrolled in the Fall 2013 term at any college, university, trade or technical school within the United States or Canada. Students must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent).
  • Students must be 16 years or older at the time of enrollment.
  • Must be an American or Canadian citizen or hold a valid student visa.
  • Winning participants will be required to submit a photo for promotional purposes.

Eligible students must submit an essay written around one of the two following questions:

  • How has the importance of heart health impacted you, your family, or your community?
  • How can an individual change his or her lifestyle to promote a healthy heart and holistic well-being?

The top two essays will be chosen based on originality and creativity, but must also include:

  • A title.
  • A minimum of 500 words in length with a maximum of 1,000.
  • Proper citation of any and all research material used.

Each applicant may only submit one essay per term for consideration. Submissions should be sent via e-mail along with a cover letter including: legal name, mailing address, telephone number, a brief biography and the name of the school the applicant will be enrolled in for the Fall 2013 semester to sandra.goldstein@krilloil.com.  The deadline for essay submissions is Friday, July 5th, 2013. Winners will be announced Friday, July 19th, 2013 on the krilloil.com scholarship page. Scholarships will be paid out to successful applicants on Friday, August 2nd, 2013.

*Submitted essays will become the property of Everest Nutrition.  Everest Nutrition may use your name, image, and biographical information in promotional efforts related to the ‘Krill Oil – Educate Your Heart’ scholarship program.

Businesses and Organizations:

To advertise your scholarship, bursary, or award here, please send your information and a link to scholarships@brandonu.ca.