University of Manitoba The Technology for Aging Gracefully Research Scholarship 2027

The scholarship provides financial support directly to students who identify as being from racialized and/or Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Metis) communities, to support their living or academic expenses as they pursue research in technology that enhances quality of life and/or care of older adults. This award is intended to support a student in their pursuit of academic studies; funds do not need to be applied directly to research project expenses. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 15, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Manitoba
• City to studyWinnipeg
• School to studyUniversity of Manitoba
• Course to studyTechnology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

CAD $2,000

Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

1. Be currently enrolled in a master's or PhD programme at a university in Canada, or have been accepted into graduate school for the upcoming academic year.
2. Self-identify as belonging to a racialized community or an Indigenous community, including First Nations, Inuit or Métis peoples.
3. Conduct research involving technology that improves the quality of life or care of older adults.
4. Ensure their research uses a participatory approach, involving meaningful collaboration with the community being served throughout the research process.
5. Not have received this scholarship previously.

Selection Process

• The recipient must agree to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests from the RIA for photos, public appearances and presentations, both in person and online, to promote the scholarship for the benefit of future students

• The scholarship recipient must agree to provide a verbal or written update to the RIA within six months of receiving the scholarship regarding their research progress and academic milestones.

Application Documents

To be considered for the Technology for Aging Gracefully Research Scholarship, applicants must submit the following.

• A completed online application form

• Copy of official university transcript or proof of acceptance to graduate studies in the upcoming year

• Personal statement describing their interest in applying for this scholarship and how their academic pursuits are participatory and collaborative to advance technology that enhances quality of life and care for older adults

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Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of Manitoba scholarship webpage.