Awards and Scholarships

August 19, 2024

FRC Grad Awards are presented at convocation and students nominate themselves for consideration. Applications are available through the FRC website from April 8th-24th. The awards committee (FRC staff) meets to determine recipients.

FRC Graduation Awards and Scholarships

Now closed. Check EDSBY Grade 12 often for additional scholarship information and applications. See the bottom of the page for financial aid options and external scholarships.

Please click here for a complete list of graduation awards and scholarships

There are scholarships and awards in the areas of:

1. Community and Citizenship

2. Resilience

3. Leadership and Service

4. Awards specific to particular subjects and entrance scholarships for: MITT, Red River Polytechnic, and a scholarship for students interested in teaching (PTTA), and for students who have family members who are part of EAPT, PTANTE or CUPE unions.

COMMUNITY AND CITIZENSHIP

These awards and scholarships focus on a student's contributions to their learning environments, to the FRC school community, or the wider community. This could include volunteering or other contributions to the wellbeing of their communities.

Apply now!

Community and Citizenship Application for FRC Grad Awards and Scholarship Program 2024.docx

RESILIENCE

Did you know there are multiple Scholarships and Awards that focus on resiliency? They focus on students who are working successfully with challenges or have overcome them. They also recognize students who help create caring and compassionate environments where others can feel safe and can succeed.

Apply now!

Resilience Application for FRC Grad Awards and Scholarship Program 2024.docx

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Students who contribute to their community through leadership should apply for these awards and scholarships. Significant effort, high involvement, compassion, and good communication are some of the leadership qualities these awards and scholarships focus on. A wide variety of community contributions are considered including leadership in school activities, within the creative arts, and in a student's wider community. There are 6 Awards and Scholarships in the area.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your advisor.

Apply now!

Leadership and Service Application for FRC Grad Awards and Scholarship Program 2024.docx

Specialized Awards and Scholarships

This application is for Awards and Scholarships that have a different application question or process. Please be sure to check them out as they may be the perfect fit!

Apply now! https://forms.office.com/r/x2jTP90e47

External Awards and Scholarships

There are 3 main types of external scholarships- prestige, general and endowed.

Prestige – School Nominated - For students with extra-curricular involvement, demonstrated leadership skills and a strong academic standing. Speak to your counsellor for information on how to apply.
General Entrance - Awarded on the basis of your graduation average. No application required.
Endowed Scholarships - Awarded to students based on special talents, locations, interests, gender, race, religion and/or affiliations. Usually involves an academic achievement component.

Parents might also inquire if their employers have scholarships available for children of employees. Be sure to review specific eligibility requirements of each scholarship listed and only apply for the scholarships in which you qualify. Make sure you start applications early! There is often a lot of work involved in applying for scholarships, so ensure you give yourself and your references more than enough time to complete it. Adjust each application to meet the criteria which is outlined by the awarding organization or institution. Below there are a variety of external scholarships to explore. They are organized according to the month in which the application is due. Be sure to explore all months so you can be prepared well in advance of the scholarship deadline.

Additional scholarship and award opportunities are available by searching university or college websites as well. You will want to explore the financial aid and awards section of whichever institution you are applying.

Financial Aid

· Manitoba Student Loans - https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/

· Canada Student Loans - https://www.csnpe-nslsc.canada.ca/en/home

Additional websites/scholarships databases