Manitoba Student Aid

Government of Manitoba, Canada

Scholarship overview

Manitoba Student Aid provides federal and provincial loans, grants and bursaries to eligible students. The 2026-27 online application is available to full-time students; a Canada Student Grants only option lets students receive federal grants without loan funding.

Award Information

Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person (international students are not eligible)
Manitoba resident
Enrolled at a designated school and program
Full-time at university or college: at least 60% of a full course load per term (40% with a verified disability)
Part-time: 20% to 59% of a full course load
Students with verified disabilities and Indigenous students may qualify for additional grants or awards

Grants, bursaries and loans depending on need, course load and circumstances
Canada Student Grant for Persons with Dependants and the Manitoba Bursary for students with children
Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities and for Services and Equipment
Indigenous Education Award available through a separate application

Online applications and all required information: no later than 45 business days before the study period ends
Paper applications (second application in a program year, part-time): no later than 60 business days before the study period ends
Typical online assessment takes 1 to 2 weeks; paper applications up to 6 weeks or longer

Determine whether to apply online or by paper.
Gather the list of required information.
Create or log in to a Manitoba Student Aid account and complete the application with designated school, program and dates.
Submit required documents.
Receive an email to check your online portal for the assessment.