Bursaries & Scholarships
Eligibility to apply include the following requirements, as well as any specific criteria listed below each available bursary:
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A graduate of a Portage la Prairie high school and reside, have resided, or family of origin still resides in the City or Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie;
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Enrolled, registered, accepted, or awaiting acceptance in a course of study at a post- secondary institution.
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Russ Denton Memorial Bursary – $1,345
Additional Criteria: (1) Consistently strong academic performance; and (2) personal characteristics exhibiting compassion, integrity, service to the community, and leadership.
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KD3 Bursary – $925
Additional Criteria: (1) Graduate from a high school within Portage and district; and (2) currently registered or accepted in any year of studies in the Health & Wellness industry at a registered post-secondary institution in Canada; and (3) the recipient must have a financial need and is to provide a letter indicating such need.
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Dr. Donald William Rae Memorial Bursary – $1,225
Additional Criteria: (1) Currently registered or accepted in any year of studies in Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine or Medical Rehabilitation including, without limitation, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Respiratory Therapy; (2) consistently strong academic performance; and (3) personal characteristics exhibiting compassion, integrity, service to the community, and leadership.
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Dr. Harvey Hassard Memorial Bursary – 2 x $1,495
Additional Criteria: (1) Graduate of Portage Collegiate Institute; (2) currently accepted or registered in any year of studies in Pharmacy, Laboratory Technology, Radiology, Dentistry, Medicine, or Medical Rehabilitation including, without limitation, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Respiratory Therapy; (3) consistently strong academic performance, especially in science courses; (4) personal characteristics exhibiting compassion, integrity, service to the community, and leadership; and (5) involved in athletics.
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Portage & Rural MS Support Bursary – $300
Additional Criteria: (1) Student whose life has been affected by MS either personally, or in the family; or (2) a student who is pursuing an education in the Science or Medical field. Applicant must provide two reference letters.
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Lorraine Rae Bursary – $1,485
Additional Criteria: (1) Currently registered or accepted in any year of studies in the field of Education; (2) consistently strong academic performance; and (3) personal characteristics exhibiting compassion, integrity, service to the community, and leadership.
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Portage la Prairie Community Development Corporation Bursary – $1,450
Additional Criteria: (1) Graduate of Portage Collegiate Institute; and (2) currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or Administrative Studies at a Canadian College or University.
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Don & Lois Booth Memorial Bursary – $510
Additional Criteria: (1) Graduate of Portage Collegiate Institute; (2) currently enrolled or accepted at a Canadian University or College; (3) demonstrated commitment to peace and social justice; and (4) a demonstrated history of community service or involvement at the time of application.
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Bill & Cathy Skyhar Bursary – $500
Additional Criteria: (1) Student who has experienced the death of one or more parents; and (2) currently enrolled or accepted at a Canadian post-secondary institution or trades school.
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Jody Lee Fulton Memorial Bursary – $2,530
Additional Criteria: (1) Student from Central Manitoba currently registered or accepted in a recognized university or college program providing training that will result in a commercial pilot licence; (2) consistently strong academic performance; and (3) personal characteristics exhibiting compassion, integrity, service to the community, and leadership.
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Chuck Young Natural Resource Management Memorial Scholarship – $770
Additional Criteria: (1) Manitoba student pursuing a career in the field of Natural Resources Management at a post-secondary institute within Canada; (2) demonstrates a strong desire for the outdoors and the environment; and (3) a demonstrated desire to pass knowledge on to others through mentorship. Applicant must submit a story about someone who mentored you or introduced you to the outdoors and how that impacted your life.
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Radford Award for Math – $1,250
Additional Criteria: (1) Student from Portage and area displaying excellence in academic achievement, teamwork, and leadership qualities with community involvement through volunteerism; and (2) qualifying students will be pursuing a career requiring above-average math skills in fields such as medicine, research, teaching, engineering, accounting, business management, or architecture.
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Radford Award for Science – $1,250
Additional Criteria: (1) Student from Portage and area displaying excellence in academic achievement, teamwork, and leadership qualities with community involvement through volunteerism; and (2) qualifying students will be pursuing a career requiring above-average science skills in fields such as medicine, research, teaching, engineering, accounting, business management, or architecture.