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BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program
Bursaries for Manitoba post-secondary students
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program offers bursaries for post-secondary students in Manitoba living in subsidized housing or receiving a Manitoba Housing rental subsidy. It supports full-time and part-time studies, with awards of up to $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Landlord letter confirming subsidized housing or Manitoba Housing rental subsidy
- Proof of current post-secondary enrollment
- Recent academic transcript or marks
- Volunteer and community service description
- Graduate students: résumé, academic interests, and additional transcripts
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Post-secondary students in Manitoba
- Full-time students
- Part-time students
- Graduate students at a Manitoba university
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Academic achievement
- Volunteer participation
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the PDF application form in English or French.
- Sign all required declarations.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Attach the landlord letter, proof of enrollment, transcript, and volunteer description.
- Graduate students must also include a résumé, academic interests, and additional transcripts.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the completed application or mail it to Manitoba Housing in Winnipeg.
- Step 4: Meet the deadline
- Submit by November 30 each year.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and before selection
- Only successful applicants receive the bursary
- False information may lead to removal from the selection process
- No bursary is awarded until the applicant is selected
Additional information
- Applications open annually on August 30.
- Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
- Successful applicants may have their name, school, and photo published.
- Graduate recipients may be offered a summer internship where a suitable position exists.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program Program
What is the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program?
This program offers bursaries for post-secondary students in Manitoba living in subsidized housing or receiving a Manitoba Housing rental subsidy. It supports full-time and part-time studies, with awards of up to $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students.
How much funding can be received?
BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program program?
To be eligible for the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program program, you must:
Manitoba Housing subsidy or subsidized housing
Post-secondary student in Manitoba
Volunteer involvement required
Who can I contact for more information about the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at housing@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-2663.
Where is the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program available?
The BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program?
BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program is funded by Government of Manitoba