Bursaries

Bursaries are Designated Funds created by the donor who has specified the criteria for the recipient to be awarded the income annually.

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• Alexis Unrau Bursary Fund

PCI grad who acknowledges and is raising awareness about mental health

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• Alice Mayor Bursary Fund

PCI graduate pursuing post-secondary education in a visual or performing arts program​​​​​​​

 

• Alix Lorraine Barrett Bursary Fund

PCI graduate continuing with post-secondary education

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• AMHS Farewell Scholarship/Bursary Fund

PCI graduate pursuing post-secondary education

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• Arlan Asham Award Fund

PCI student who is dedicated & committed to multiple school teams during high school

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• Barbara Alice Beck Scholarship Fund

To provide a bursary to a PCI graduate pursuing an education in the Field of Medicine, and more specifically in Nursing, and obtains top marks in at least one math and two science subjects

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• Bill & Cathy Skyhar Bursary Fund

To assist one or more students each year who have experienced the death of one or more parents and are continuing their education at a post-secondary school or trades training​​​​

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• Brad J. Barrett Bursary Fund

To be awarded to a PCI Grade 12 student who is pursuing formal education for a career in the field of culinary arts​​

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• Cameron J. Hoover Memorial Bursary Fund

PCI graduate pursuing post-secondary education and has achieved highest mark in chemistry

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• Carl McGregor Bursary Fund

To assist students from Portage la Prairie, MacGregor & Neepawa attending a Diploma/Degree program in agriculture, animal husbandry, plant/weed science, or first year of veterinary course

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• Charlie Oliver 4-H Fund

Recognizes outstanding merit in 4-H member from Portage Agricultural District

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• Chuck Young Natural Resource Management Memorial Scholarship Fund

To assist one student pursuing a career in the field of Natural Resource Management at a post-secondary institute within Canada.  Applicants must demonstrate a strong desire for the outdoors, the environment, and to pass knowledge on to others through mentorship

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• Don & Lois Booth Memorial Bursary

To assist one student each year who is enrolled or accepted at a Canadian University or College with a demonstrated commitment to peace, social justice and a history of community service or involvement

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• Doreen Buchanan Bursary Fund

PCI graduate pursuing career in human nutrition or culinary arts

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• Dr. Donald Rae Memorial Bursary Fund

To assist one student each year who is currently registered or accepted in any year of studies in Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine or Medical Rehabilitation including, without limitation, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy

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• Dr. Harvey Hassard Memorial Fund

To assist 2 students each year who are 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 & Respiratory Therapy

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• Elma Slack Bursary Fund

Awarded to a PCI graduate who intends to pursue a program of study leading to certification

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• Ernie & Jocelyn Durand Bursary Fund

PCI graduate pursuing post-secondary education or entering training for skilled trade who has a family member with MS

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• Florence Metheral Memorial Bursary Fund

PCI graduate with highest academic standing having completed a full Sr. 4 University program in current school year and plans to enroll in an accredited university next term

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• Gage Foster Athletic Scholarship Fund

PCI graduate who played multiple sports as a PCI Athlete and displays full commitment, dedication and embodies true meaning of being a team member

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• George and Wanda Ryder Trades Bursary Fund

PCI graduate pursuing career in commercial trades

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• Grace B. Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund

PCI graduate with highest average in Physics & Math (Pre-cal or Applied)

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• Greenberg Family Fund

PCI graduate who is recipient of Governor General Award

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• Gwen Hogue Bursary Fund

PCI graduate pursuing career in education & has love for literature

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• Jody Lee Fulton Memorial Bursary Fund

To assist one student from Central Manitoba each year pursuing a commercial pilot license

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• Karen Handford Memorial Bursary Fund

PCI graduate who is pursuing a career in field of medicine, preferably nursing

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• Krista Tully Memorial Bursary Fund

Awarded to female PCI graduate who is pursuing a post-secondary education in technology or science

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• John Rennie Memorial Bursary Fund

PCI graduate from the Roving Classroom program and/or a graduating student who received the support of resources from PCI and is pursuing post-secondary education and/or career training 

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• Lorraine Rae Bursary Fund

To assist one student each year who is currently registered or accepted in any year of studies in the field of Education​

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• MacVicar Family Bursary Fund
  ​​    To assist a student who has graduated from Portage Collegiate Institute and who is pursuing post-secondary studies in      Agronomy. The student shows great ambition and financial need.

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• Margaret Webster Memorial Bursary Fund

PCI graduate with min average of 70%, attending a university or college for more than one year and active in school/community

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• Maxine Edmondson Award Fund

PCI graduate who plans to enroll in university or community college & who has achieved honors standing in Math 40S

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• Nell Owens Award in Excellence in Writing Fund

PCI graduate with exceptional writing skills in prose and/or poetry; accepted/registered at post-secondary school

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• Newton McCleary Scholarship Fund

PCI graduate with highest grade average & who has been accepted into Dept. of Agriculture at U of M for degree in Agriculture or like Sciences

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• Orest and Eva Shewchuk Bursary Fund

PCI graduate pursuing career in Education

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• Orille Hogue Bursary Fund

PCI graduate registered at Community College to learn a trade​

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• Portage Collegiate Institute Alumni Awards Fund

Fund supports awards to 4 PCI graduates including 2 PCI Citizenship Awards, PCI Centennial Scholastic Award, and PCI Centennial School Spirit Award​

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• Portage Community Development Corp Bursary Fund

To assist one student each year who is currently accepted or enrolled at a Canadian University or College who is pursuing a degree/diploma in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting or Administrative Studies

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• Portage & Rural MS Support Bursary Fund

To annually assist one student whose life has been affected by MS either personally, or in the family, and/or is pursuing an education in the Science or Medical field

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• Portage University Women`s Group Bursary Fund

To assist a female PCI graduate to attend post-secondary schooling

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• Radford Award for Math

To annually assist a student from the Portage area pursuing a career requiring above average Math skills such as medicine, research, teaching, engineering, accounting, business management or architecture

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• Radford Award for Science

To annually assist a student from the Portage area pursuing a career requiring above average science skills such as medicine, research, teaching, engineering, accounting, business management or architecture

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• Reita Richardson Memorial Award Fund

PCI graduate registered/accepted in a post-secondary school of Nursing

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• Robert A. and W. James Gibb Memorial Fund

PCI graduate who is pursuing career in a building trade at a post-secondary college & who has highest grade point average of those students who are enrolled in such a course

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• Russ Denton Memorial Bursary Fund

To assist one student each year who is currently registered or accepted in any year of post-secondary education

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• Salem & Curtis-Ridge Community Club Bursary Fund

PCI graduate residing in former Salem, Elm River, Layland, Kelvin, East & West Curtis & North & South Ridge Road School Districts registered at a post-secondary school

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• Thomas N. Metheral Award Fund

PCI graduate who has high academic standards, keen interest in school & community extracurricular activities and is attending University or Community College

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• Virgil E. Holmes Bursary Fund

PCI graduate who achieved highest cumulative standing in 300 Level Math, Chemistry & Physics and is accepted/registered at a post-secondary school

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• Walter Ritchie Bell Memorial Fund

PCI graduate accepted/registered at a post-secondary school and participated actively in school & community

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• William A. Linden Memorial Bursary Fund

PCI graduate continuing education/interest in working with land, archaeology and/or politics