Chown Centennial Scholarship at University of Manitoba 2026

All high schools in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario are invited to select a recipient of the Chown Centennial Scholarship, currently valued at $1000 per student. This award is to be offered to the best "all-around" student graduating from the high school and selected according to criteria established by each school. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Value$1,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Manitoba
• City to studyWinnipeg
• School to studyUniversity of Manitoba
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

$1,000

Requirements

Candidates will require: 

• Grade 12 average of 85% or greater in courses which meet the University of Manitoba admissions criteria; 
• Recommendation for the award by their high school; and 
• Admission to any University of Manitoba program. 

Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario high schools will be sent an official nomination form in late May/early June and asked to return the completed nomination form to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by June 30th. The nominees will receive their Chown Centennial Scholarship award letter in late June or early July.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Chown Centennial Scholarship recipients are nominated by high schools. Students do not need to apply directly. 
• Please click here for the Chown Centennial Entrance Scholarship Award Selection Form. Forms must be submitted by the student's high school

For more details, visit University of Manitoba Scholarship webpage