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BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program
Bursaries for Manitoba post-secondary students
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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
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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 Municipality of West Elgin 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 Municipality of West Elgin