Manitoba Bursary (auto-assessed via MSA; Indigenous top-up)

About this award

Manitoba's non-repayable bursary auto-assessed when you apply for Manitoba Student Aid — no separate application. Self-identified Indigenous learners receive an additional Manitoba Bursary top-up. Total program ~$17.3M annually supporting ~11,500 students.

The Manitoba Bursary is a non-repayable bursary administered through Manitoba Student Aid (MSA). Critically, there is no separate application form — the Manitoba Bursary is auto-assessed when you apply for the integrated Manitoba Student Aid loan + grant package. If you qualify, the bursary amount is folded into your MSA award package. Specific per-student amounts are not posted on the public landing page; the total program supported approximately 11,500 students with $17.3M in 2020-21 (rough implied average ~$1,500, but verify your individual award via your MSA application). A T4A is issued by MSA when the bursary amount exceeds $500. A specific provision: self-identified Indigenous learners receive an additional Manitoba Bursary top-up on top of the standard bursary. The program covers undergraduate, college, graduate, and trades students at MSA-eligible designated post-secondary institutions in Manitoba or elsewhere in Canada.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or Protected Person — citizenship requirement
• ✓ College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades — study level
• ✓ Resident of MB — provincial eligibility

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit before the posted deadline~1 hour

   Check the official source for the current deadline: save a copy and submit at least 24 hours early.

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