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Louis Riel Bursary
Financial support for Métis students
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- Funding available
- $ 500 - $ 3,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Louis Riel Institute Bursary supports entering or returning Métis students at Brandon University in Manitoba with awards of $3,000 for all areas of study. It is renewable for students in good standing with a minimum 2.0 CGPA, and pro-rated amounts are available based on credit hours.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $3,000
- Minimum funding
- $500
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Manitoba
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entering or returning Métis students
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the supplemental application.
- Step 2: Submit the application to the Scholarship and Awards office at Brandon University.
- Step 3: Submit the current online budget form for renewal applications.
Documents Needed
- Supplemental application form
- Current online budget form for renewal
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Louis Riel Bursary Program
What is the Louis Riel Bursary?
The Louis Riel Institute Bursary supports entering or returning Métis students at Brandon University in Manitoba with awards of $3,000 for all areas of study. It is renewable for students in good standing with a minimum 2.0 CGPA, and pro-rated amounts are available based on credit hours.
How much funding can be received?
Louis Riel Bursary Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Louis Riel Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Louis Riel Bursary program, you must:
Entering or returning Métis student
Demonstrated financial need
Minimum 2.0 CGPA for renewal
Who can I contact for more information about the Louis Riel Bursary?
You can contact Louis Riel Institute (LRI) by email at scholarships@brandonu.ca or by phone at (204) 727-9737.
Where is the Louis Riel Bursary available?
The Louis Riel Bursary program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Louis Riel Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Louis Riel Bursary is a Grant and Funding