Scholarships & Bursaries
Grads of 2025
Please see the Grade 12 Student Teams Scholarships and Bursaries channel or the Grad Bulletin board in the south hallway for information regarding University and College Virtual Open Houses, scholarship, bursaries and other important information.
If you have any questions regarding the scholarships or bursaries, please contact Mrs. Bailey at the Career Centre or Ms. Lemoine in the Library.
Brandon School Division Scholarships
Each spring, the Brandon School Division Scholarship Package is released, typically around Spring Break. This comprehensive package includes a variety of local scholarships and bursaries available exclusively to BSD students. These awards are application-based and require supporting documents such as résumés, cover letters, transcripts, and reference letters. Students are encouraged to review the package carefully and apply to all awards they are eligible for.
Annual External Scholarships
Essay Contests:
- Fountainhead Essay Contest (Grades 11–12)
- Anthem Essay Contest (Grades 8–12)
- Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest (Grade 9–Post-secondary)
- Fraser Institute Essay Contest
Major Awards & Scholarships:
- Loran Award
- Schulich Leader Scholarships
- The Louise Joanne Twerdy Leadership Bursary
- Lincoln M. Alexander Award
- Assumption Life Scholarship
- NSHSS First Scholarship
- Canada's Luckiest Student
- Peak of the Market Scholarship
- Valour Canada Award
- Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship
- GoSkills Canada Women's Entrepreneurial Scholarship
- BigSun Sport Scholarship
- Brandon University Scholarships
- Canadian Scholarships Trust Foundation Bursary
- Research and Academic Paper Scholarship
Cultural and Identity-Based Awards:
- The Senator Gerry & Margaret St. Germain Bursary (Métis students)
- MMF Post-Secondary Education Support Program (Red River Métis students)
- Manitoba Aboriginal Sport & Recreation Council Scholarships
- Compagnie Canada Company Scholarship (for children of Canadian active service members)
Corporate and Organization-Based Scholarships:
- TC Energy Scholarship
- RBC Scholarship
- TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
- Manitoba Hydro Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries
University Scholarships
Many universities and colleges open for registration as early as October 1.
Some Entrance Scholarships require an application for admission by December 1.
✅ Visit each post-secondary institution’s website for deadline and eligibility details.
Scholarship Options
Scholarships and bursaries can be awarded for:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Volunteer and community involvement
- Extra-curricular activities
Some may require:
- An application form
- A résumé or cover letter
- Reference letters
- An essay response
Get started now!
- Create a detailed résumé, including volunteer and extra-curricular involvement
- Ask a teacher or supervisor for a reference letter (Reference Request Form)
- Check the Scholarships and Bursaries Channel in your Grade 12 Team regularly
- Research post-secondary institutions’ scholarship offerings
- Visit these scholarship search websites:
Student Aid & Financial Planning Resources
Transcript Request Link:
Transcript Request form - Fillable Form.pdf