Partially funded

University of Manitoba International Excellence Entrance Scholarship

University of Manitoba, Canada

Scholarship overview

Each year one award of $25,000 and two awards of $10,000 go to exceptional international high school graduates who combine outstanding leadership potential with academic achievement and are entering a first year at the University of Manitoba.

Award Information

$25,000 award

  • International student paying the international tuition fee rate
  • Minimum admission average of 90% across five senior-level courses from: Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, English, First Language Literature, Geography, History, Music and Visual Arts
  • Full-time enrolment (minimum 80% course load) in first year of University 1 or a faculty, college or school with a direct entry option
  • Strong leadership qualities and sustained, meaningful community involvement
  • Completed UM application for admission by December 1, including application fee

$10,000 awards (two)

  • International undergraduate student who has met the minimum admission requirements for University 1 or a direct-entry faculty, college or school
  • Strong leadership qualities and sustained, meaningful community involvement
  • Completed UM application for admission by December 1, including application fee
  • First place: $25,000
  • Second and third place: $10,000 each

Complete application and all documentation, including the recommendation, due December 1 (listed as December 1, 2026 for the 2027/28 competition).

  1. Submit a UM application for admission and pay the application fee by December 1.
  2. Complete the International Excellence Entrance Scholarship application.
  3. Ask a current teacher or principal to submit one letter of recommendation (translated into English if required) by December 1.

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Documents you will need

  • Scholarship application
  • One letter of recommendation from a current teacher or principal
  • Admission application and high school results

How selection works

Short-listed applicants are ranked first, second and third based on the award application and the admission application.

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