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Rise Above Bursaries
Financial support for single parents studying in Winnipeg
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The September 2026 Rise Above Bursaries application page now provides the live application PDF, required submission items, and a July 31, 2026 deadline.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The September 2026 Rise Above Bursaries application page now provides the live application PDF, required submission items, and a July 31, 2026 deadline.
September 2026 application now available
The September 2026 application is now available as a downloadable PDF instead of showing only a future availability notice. The page now says completed applications are due by the end of the day on July 31, 2026, and that late applications will not be accepted. The application instructions also add a required submission checklist: a fully completed application scanned if emailed, a typed long-answer response, a photocopy of ID, a CRA Proof of Income Statement, and optional supporting documents. The form also notes that applicants may need to allow 10 to 20 days for CRA to mail the Proof of Income Statement.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Who can apply
Students attending or applying to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
See full eligibility
Overview
Rise Above Bursaries for Single Parents offers $3,000 to single parents in Manitoba who are attending or applying to an accredited post-secondary institution in Winnipeg to support post-secondary studies. Eligible uses include tuition and fees, books and supplies, and childcare expenses listed in the application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Fully completed application
- Long answer question, typed
- Photocopy of your ID: valid driver’s license, passport, or Manitoba enhanced ID
- Proof of Income Statement from Canada Revenue Agency – CRA
- Optional other documents to verify income and expenses or explain differences between your Option C and your budget
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students attending or applying to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
- Applicants residing in Manitoba, Canada.
- Single parents with sole or primary custody of their child(ren).
- Applicants who are or will be recognized as full-time students by their institution and/or department.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated financial need carries significant weight.
- The completed budget plays a significant role in the selection process.
- The long answer response is a key part of the selection process.
How to apply
- Download the application form.
- Complete the application, including the income and expenses sheet and the typed long answer question.
- Include the required documents: photocopy of ID, Proof of Income Statement, and any optional supporting documents you choose to add.
- Submit the completed application by email to info@riseabovebursaries.ca or by mail to Rise Above Bursaries, PO Box 35032 Henderson PO, Winnipeg MB R2K 4J9.
- If submitting by email, send a scanned application only; photographs will not be accepted.
- Submit the application by the end of the day on July 31, 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications that do not include all required information will not be considered.
- After the deadline, the board will create a short-list of five applicants and schedule video interviews.
- Additional questions may be asked during the interviews.
- Successful applicant(s) will be notified by August 25, 2026 and required to submit proof of enrollment by August 31, 2026.
Additional information
- Applicants must complete an income and expenses sheet.
- Short-listed applicants are invited to a video interview.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of enrollment.
- There are separate application cycles for September and January bursaries.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rise Above Bursaries Program
What is the Rise Above Bursaries?
Rise Above Bursaries for Single Parents offers $3,000 to single parents in Manitoba who are attending or applying to an accredited post-secondary institution in Winnipeg to support post-secondary studies. Eligible uses include tuition and fees, books and supplies, and childcare expenses listed in the application.
Who is eligible for the Rise Above Bursaries program?
To be eligible for the Rise Above Bursaries program, you must:
Attend or apply to an accredited post-secondary institution in Winnipeg.
Reside in Manitoba, Canada and have sole or primary custody of child(ren).
Demonstrate financial need and be recognized as a full-time student.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rise Above Bursaries?
You can contact Rise Above Bursaries for Single Parents Inc. by email at info@riseabovebursaries.ca.
Where is the Rise Above Bursaries available?
The Rise Above Bursaries program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Rise Above Bursaries a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rise Above Bursaries is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Rise Above Bursaries?
Rise Above Bursaries is funded by Rise Above Bursaries for Single Parents Inc.