Published: 03 Jul 2025 153 views
The Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Awards are prestigious entrance bursaries offered annually to support academically strong Canadian students with financial need as they begin their post-secondary studies at the University of Manitoba. These awards aim to reduce the financial barriers to higher education and support students throughout their undergraduate journey.
$6,000 per year, renewable for up to four years (total value up to $24,000)
Renewal requires:
Full-time enrollment
Minimum 3.5 GPA each year
Continued financial need (confirmed by loan assessment + bursary application yearly)
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Graduated from a Canadian high school/CEGEP within 18 months before Fall 2024
Demonstrated financial need via government student loan assessment
Minimum 80% average in high school admission courses
Register for full-time studies (18 credit hours minimum) in University 1 or a faculty/school that admits directly from high school
Academic achievement (minimum 80% average)
Financial need as shown in government loan assessment
Full-time registration in an eligible first-year program
Complete and accurate application submitted before July 15, 2025
Completed University of Manitoba Entrance Bursary Application (via Aurora)
Final government student loan assessment for the 2025/2026 session
(Optional but recommended): Complete General Bursary Application in August for other awards
The University of Manitoba Entrance Bursary Application for this bursary and the Asper Foundation Entrance Bursary is now available through the Aurora Student Portal (Aurora Classic) and will close July 15th.
For more details, visit University of Manitoba Scholarship webpage
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