The purpose of employment equity is to achieve equality in the workplace. It also corrects the conditions of disadvantage in employment experienced by some groups.
These bursaries will help us create a workforce that represents all Manitobans. You must self-declare as a member of a designated diversity group.
Other post-secondary applications will be offered again in September 2024.
Employment equity bursary
We offer $1,500 bursaries to 7 students. You must be enrolled in:
- the first year of a 4-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or Business program at University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, or Brandon University;
OR - the first year of a 2 to 2.5 year diploma program at Red River Polytech or Assiniboine Community College in:
- Computer and Information Systems Technology;
- Network Administration Technology;
- Engineering Technologies (civil, communications, electrical, electronic, instrumentation, mechanical, or power);
- the first year of the 4-year Bachelor of Business Administration degree program at the University College of the North;
OR - the Transfer Pathway Engineering program at the University College of the North;
OR - the first year of the Business Administration Diploma Program at the University College of the North.
Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered in the selection process.
The application period is from September 1 - October 15.
First year Information Technology bursary
We offer $1,500 bursaries to 2 students. You must be enrolled in:
- the first year of Business Analytics, Computer Sciences, Data Science, or Management Information Systems at University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, or Brandon University;
OR - the first year of a 2 to 2.5-year Computer and Information Systems Technology or Network Administration Technology diploma program Red River Polytech or Assiniboine Community College such as:
- Business Information Technology;
- Business Technology Management;
- Data Science and Machine Learning;
- Information Security;
- IT Operations or Network Administration Technology.
Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered in the selection process.
The application period is from September 1 - October 15.
Second year to final year Information Technology bursary
We offer $2,500 bursaries to 2 students. You must be enrolled in:
- your second to final year of Business Analytics, Computer Sciences, Data Science, or Management Information Systems at the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, or Brandon University
OR - your second to final year of 2- to 2.5-year diploma program at Red River Polytech or Assiniboine Community College such as:
- Business Information Technology;
- Business Technology Management;
- Data Science and Machine Learning;
- Information Security;
- IT Operations or Network Administration Technology.
Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered in the selection process.
The application period is from September 1 - October 15.
First year Engineering Technology bursary
We offer $1,500 bursaries to 6 students. You must be:
- enrolled in your first year of Engineering Technology (civil, communications, electrical, electronic, instrumentation, mechanical, or power) studies at Red River Polytech or Assiniboine Community College.
Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered in the selection process.
The application period is from September 1 - October 15.
Second year to final year Engineering Technology bursary
We offer 6 bursaries of $1,500 to 6 students.
- You must be enrolled in your second year to your final year of Engineering Technology (civil, communications, electrical, electronic, instrumentation, mechanical, or power) studies at Red River Polytech or Assiniboine Community College.
Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered in the selection process.
The application period is from September 1 - October 15.
Construction Management Degree bursary
We offer bursaries to 7 students.
- You must be enrolled in 4-year Construction Management Degree program at Red River Polytech.
- Bursaries for each year:
- Year 1 Civil Technician Certificate: two $750 bursaries;
- Year 2 Construction Technician Certificate: one $1,000 bursary;
- Year 3 Construction Technology Diploma: two $1,500 bursaries;
- Year 4 Bachelor of Technology, Construction Management: two $2,000 bursaries.
Academic performance, home community, financial need, and community involvement are considered in the selection process.
The application period is from November 1 to December 1.