Indigenous peoples
We are committed to supporting Indigenous students interested in a career with Manitoba Hydro.
We also provide other funding opportunities for Indigenous students. All applicants must self-declare as Indigenous descent and provide proof of Indigenous ancestry.
We are not currently accepting applications for our awards, scholarships, or bursaries. Post-secondary applications will be offered again in September 2023. High school applications are only accepted between June 1 and July 15.
High school awards
Northern Student award
We offer $300 awards to 3 Indigenous students.
- Student must be in junior or senior high school, and living north of the 53rd parallel.
- Academic performance, personal achievements, and other accomplishments are considered.
Application deadline is July 15.
Physics award
We offer a $200 award to 1 Indigenous student.
- Student must be from Fox Lake, Nelson House, Split Lake, War Lake, or York Factory communities.
- Student must be enrolled in Physics 30S or 40S.
- Academic performance, community involvement, and career interests are considered.
Application deadline is July 15.
Trio award
We offer 3 awards to 3 Indigenous students.
- Student must have academic performance or demonstrated improvement (by grade) in the completion of Mathematics (Applied or Pre-calculus), English, and required level of Science:
- $200 award for Grade 10 (20S Math, English, and 20F Science);
- $300 award for Grade 11 (30S Math, English, and Physics);
- $500 award for Grade 12 (40S Math, English, and Physics).
Application deadline is July 15.
Post-secondary awards and bursaries
Basic Electrical award
We offer $500 awards to 2 Indigenous students.
- Student must be enrolled in the Basic Electrical program at University College of the North in The Pas.
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.
First year Business bursary
We offer $1,500 bursaries to 3 Indigenous students.
- Student must be enrolled in:
- the first year of studies in a 4-year Business degree program (majoring in accounting, finance, human resources, or marketing) at University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, or Brandon University
OR
the first year of the 4-year bachelor of Business Administration degree program at the University College of the North.
- the first year of studies in a 4-year Business degree program (majoring in accounting, finance, human resources, or marketing) at University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, or Brandon University
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.
Second year to final year Business bursary
We offer $2,500 bursaries to 2 Indigenous students.
- Student must be enrolled in:
- the second year to final year of studies in a 4-year Business degree program (majoring in accounting, finance, human resources, or marketing) at University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, or Brandon University
OR
the second to final year of the 4-year bachelor of Business Administration degree program (majoring in accounting or general studies) at the University College of the North.
- the second year to final year of studies in a 4-year Business degree program (majoring in accounting, finance, human resources, or marketing) at University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, or Brandon University
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.
Certificate program award
We offer a $500 bursary to 1 Indigenous student.
- Student must be enrolled in:
- a recognized educational institute for an eligible 1-year certificate program such as:
- Administrative Assistant;
- Business & Administrative Studies;
- Computer Applications;
- Contact Centre Representative;
- Electrical;
- Human Resources Assistant;
- Network Support.
the University College of the North Business Administration (Basic Business Principles or Office Assistant), or Heavy Duty Mechanics certificate programs.
- a recognized educational institute for an eligible 1-year certificate program such as:
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.
First year Engineering bursary
We offer $1,500 bursaries to 3 Indigenous students.
- Student must be enrolled in their first year of studies at:
- the University of Manitoba in engineering (biosystems, computer, civil, electrical, or mechanical), or a member of the Engineering Access Program (ENGAP)
OR
the Transfer Pathway Engineering program at the University College of the North.
- the University of Manitoba in engineering (biosystems, computer, civil, electrical, or mechanical), or a member of the Engineering Access Program (ENGAP)
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.
Second year to final year Engineering bursary
We offer $2,500 bursaries to 3 Indigenous students.
- Student must be enrolled in their second year to final year of studies at the University of Manitoba in engineering (biosystems, computer, civil, electrical, or mechanical) and/or a member of the Engineering Access Program (ENGAP).
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.
Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards
We offer $1,000 awards to 2 Indigenous students (a senior and a junior).
- Student must be between the ages of 16 and 24.
- Academic senior: a student who has achieved academic excellence in post-secondary education or training institutions.
- Academic junior: a student who has achieved academic excellence in post-secondary education or training institutions.
How to apply
Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards (MIYAA) accepts nominations and selects students to receive awards. For more information and nomination forms (posted each September), visit the MIYAA website.
Introduction to Construction Trades award
We offer a $500 award to 1 Indigenous student.
- Student must be enrolled in the Introduction to Construction Trades program at University College of the North in Thompson.
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.
Introduction to Trades award
We offer $500 awards to 6 Indigenous students.
- Student must be enrolled in the Introduction to Trades program at Red River Polytech.
- 3 awards are for the February class.
- 3 awards are for the September class.
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadlines: March 1 (February class), October 1 (September class).
Natural Resource Management Technology bursary
We offer a $1000 bursary to 1 Indigenous student.
- Student must be in their second year of a 2-year Natural Resource Management Technology diploma program at University College of the North.
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.
Pathway to Engineering Technology awards
We offer $500 awards to 2 Indigenous students.
- Students must be enrolled in a Pathway to Engineering Technology Program at Red River Polytech. Eligible engineering technology programs include civil, electrical, and mechanical.
- Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered.
Application deadline is October 15.