Canadian Mennonite University Academic Merit Awards 2026

The Merit Awards recognize CMU students who are gifted in specific areas of achievement and who desire to excel and contribute to CMU in these areas. Each year, up to 15 Merit Awards ($2,000 per year for up to three years) are given to students upon entering CMU.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026
• Value$6,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorCanadian Mennonite University
• City to studyWinnipeg
• School to studyCanadian Mennonite University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Each year up to four Academic Merit Awards (maximum value $6,000; $2,000 per year for up to three years) are awarded to students entering CMU.

Requirements

• Is completing a high school diploma or has no more than 60 credit hours of post-secondary education.
• Plans to enroll in full-time studies at CMU (minimum nine credit hours per semester).
• Has a CMU Entrance Average of no less than 80%

A student may apply for one or all of the Merit Awards and also for a Leadership Scholarship. However, students may only receive one Merit Award (Academic, Music, Science, Business, or Athletic) or the Leadership Scholarship.

Continuing Eligibility:

• GPA of 3.5
• Enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours per semester at CMU

Application Documents

The following submissions are required to be considered for the Academic Merit Award:

1. 500-word, double spaced essay on your chosen topic (below). This can be uploaded through your application portal
2. A reference form you've requested someone to complete. This will be automatically sent to your reference at the time of form completion.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, visit CMU Scholarship webpage