Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 50

Overview of

University of

Manitoba

Entrance

Scholarships Description

The University of Manitoba awards entrance scholarships to recognize recent high school graduates and to help finance their first-year post-secondary studies. These scholarships combine merit recognition and financial support and are available to newly admitted students across programs. Each year the university distributes more than $3.5 million in entrance scholarships to incoming students.

Key takeaways:

• Entrance scholarships target recent high school graduates entering UM.
• Purpose: reward achievement and support first-year studies.
• Over $3.5 million awarded annually to new students.

Eligibility for

General

Entrance

Scholarships Automatic consideration and criteria

All newly admitted University of Manitoba students who submit their transcripts are automatically considered for the General Entrance Scholarships. Most entrance awards are awarded based on demonstrated academic excellence during the last one or two years of high school. Some named scholarships, however, require a separate application and may have additional criteria beyond grades.

Key takeaways:

• Admission application + transcript submission = automatic consideration.
• Most awards use recent high-school academic performance as the primary criterion.
• Certain scholarships (e.g., BMO Leader of Tomorrow, Schulich) require a separate application and specific eligibility rules.

Chown Centennial Scholarship —

Overview Purpose and nomination

The Chown Centennial Scholarship recognizes the best “all-around” graduating student at participating Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario high schools. The award is intended to celebrate broad achievement as defined by each high school’s selection criteria rather than purely academic rank. High schools nominate their chosen recipient; students do not apply directly.

Key takeaways:

• Award honors an “all-around” graduating student selected by each school.
• Nomination-based—students cannot apply themselves.
• Open to high schools in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

Chown Centennial Scholarship —

Eligibility Required qualifications

Candidates for the Chown Centennial Scholarship must hold a Grade 12 average of 85% or greater in courses that meet University of Manitoba admissions requirements. The nomination must be supported by the student’s high school through an official recommendation. Finally, nominees must be admitted to any University of Manitoba program to receive the award.

Key takeaways:

• Minimum Grade 12 average: 85% in UM-admissible courses.
• School recommendation/nomination is mandatory.
• Student must gain admission to a UM program to accept the award.

Chown Centennial Scholarship —

Award

Value Monetary amount and stacking

Each Chown Centennial Scholarship is currently valued at $1,000 per recipient. The award is intended as an entrance scholarship and may be held in combination with other University of Manitoba entrance scholarships without restriction.

Key takeaways:

• Award value: $1,000 per student.
• Classified as an entrance scholarship.
• Can be combined with other UM entrance awards.

Chown Centennial Scholarship —

Application

Timeline and

Process Nomination, deadlines, and notification

Official nomination forms are distributed to eligible high schools in late May or early June; schools must return completed forms to the Financial Aid and Awards Office by June 30. Nominees will receive their award letters in late June or early July. High school representatives should access the Chown Centennial Entrance Scholarship Award Selection Form online and must submit nominations on behalf of students—forms submitted directly by students are not accepted.

Key takeaways:

• Nomination forms sent to schools late May/early June; deadline June 30.
• Recipients notified late June/early July.
• Nominations must be submitted by the high school; student-submitted forms are not considered.