Red River College Students’ Association Awards

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The Red River College Students’ Association is proud to offer the following awards to deserving students of Red River College Polytechnic. These awards are administered by the college. Awards are typically valued at $1,000, and if there is a surplus of funds, additional awards may be given, usually starting with the Single Parent Bursary.

All applications must be submitted through the college website at www.rrc.ca under Awards + Bursaries. The deadline and criteria for applications are noted for each award. Results may take 3–4 months from the deadline. All applicants and winners will be notified via email when results are available.

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RRC Polytech Students’ Association Peer Support Award NEW!

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One award, valued at $1,000, is available to full-time students who are active Peer Supporters within the RRC Polytech Peer Support Program. Applicants must submit a one-page statement outlining their experience in the Peer Support Program, highlighting their contributions to fostering a positive and supportive campus environment. The one-page statement should also include any initiatives they have led or participated in that positively impacted the mental well-being of the student body, and the skills they have developed as peer supporters. Applicants must provide a reference letter from RRC Polytech Campus Well-Being, confirming their involvement and contributions to the Peer Support Program. The reference letter should include the number of hours contributed to the Peer Support Program, the types of activities or volunteer work outside of meeting with students, and their overall impact on the program. The application deadline is April 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and provide additional required documents.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Sports Leadership and Contributions Award NEW!

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One award, valued at $1,000, is available to full-time students who have made significant contributions to promoting sports or fitness culture at RRC Polytech. Eligible students should demonstrate leadership in sports, volunteer work in sports or fitness, leadership in campus intramural sports, campus coaching roles, or efforts to increase participation and engagement in campus sporting or fitness events. Consideration will also be given to volunteerism and leadership in sports or fitness outside the college community, such as volunteering in community sports or fitness programs or holding leadership roles on boards or committees. Applicants must provide a reference from an RRC Polytech staff member or a recognized community member/organization, along with a one-page statement describing their volunteer work in sports, leadership activities, and how they meet the criteria for this scholarship. The application deadline is April 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and provide additional required documents.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association 2SLGBTQIA+ Award

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One award valued at $1,000 are available with preference given to the following groups: Two-Spirit, Racialized Person, and Trans and Gender Diverse. The recipients will have shown volunteer dedication to their respective community, whether RRC Polytech SA, RRC Polytech, or community involvement outside college life. Eligible applicants will maintain satisfactory academic progress. To be considered, the student must identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. A general application should be submitted, accompanied by a written reference from a community member attesting to the applicant’s volunteer dedication and a one-page statement outlining their impactful community involvement. Financial needs will also be considered. The application deadline is April 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association 2SLGBTQIA+ Academic Excellence Scholarship

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One $1,000 scholarship shall be given to a full-time RRC Polytech student who shows dedication to their community, be it RRC Polytech SA, RRC Polytech, or community involvement outside college life. Eligible applicants will have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00. To be considered, the student must identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; a general application should be submitted, accompanied by a written reference from a community member attesting to the applicant’s volunteer dedication and a one-page statement from the applicant outlining their impactful community involvement. The application deadline is April 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Chad Hildebrand Memorial Award

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Chad, a BA student, was a member of the Student Advisory Board (SAB) during the 1998-99 school year. He died in March of 2000 as a result of a hockey accident. The 1999-2000 SAB agreed to dedicate the Students’ Association Scholarship fund’s first award in Chad’s memory. One $1,000 award shall be presented to a Red River College Polytechnic student who is a current Students’ Association Board member, exhibits leadership qualities, and is actively involved in the college and/or community. Applicants must submit a one-page statement describing their involvement in the college and/or community. The application deadline is February 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Community Involvement Recognition Award

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One award of $1,000 will be awarded annually to a Red River College Polytechnic student who can demonstrate exceptional involvement in their community and/or college. A letter of reference verifying the applicant’s involvement must accompany the application. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Go Green Machine Award

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One scholarship of $1,000 shall be awarded annually to a student enrolled full-time in any Red River College Polytechnic program who shows their environmental/sustainable green thumb to the committee. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Indigenous Student Award

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A scholarship of $1,000 shall be awarded annually to an Indigenous student enrolled in any full-time program, who can demonstrate satisfactory academic progress, financial need, and is actively involved in the college and community. Applicants must be self-identified as Indigenous in their Red River College Polytechnic student record. Applicants must submit a one-page outline with their application form, specifically focusing on their college/community involvement. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association International Student Bursary

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Two bursaries of $1,000 each will be awarded to second-year international students attending a post-secondary Red River College Polytechnic program on a full-time basis. The recipients will have shown volunteer dedication to the RRC Polytech community or community involvement outside college life. Eligible applicants will maintain satisfactory academic progress. To be considered, a general application should be submitted, accompanied by a written reference from a community member attesting to the applicant’s volunteer dedication, a one-page statement from the applicant outlining their impactful community involvement, and must demonstrate financial need. The application deadline is September 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association International Student Scholarship

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Four scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to international students attending a post-secondary Red River College Polytechnic program on a full-time basis. The scholarships will be presented to the students who attain the highest GPA after their first term; applicants must have achieved a minimum 4.25 GPA after the first term. A first-term grade report should accompany the application, as well as a one-page statement outlining your experience thus far in Canada and at Red River College Polytechnic. If a tie for GPA is achieved after the first term, the contents of the one-page statement will be considered to select the successful recipients. The application deadline is January 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Regional Campus Scholarship

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A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time Red River College Polytechnic student attending a regional campus (Portage, Steinbach, Winkler, Interlake, and Peguis – Fisher River). The scholarship will be presented to the student who attains the highest GPA after the first term. Applicants must have completed their first term to be considered. A first-term grade report should accompany the application. The application deadline is February 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Single Parent Bursary

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Two bursaries of $1,000 each shall be awarded annually to two full-time Red River College Polytechnic students who are single parents with demonstrated financial need. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Students Accessibility Student Award

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A bursary of $1,000 shall be awarded to a full-time Red River College Polytechnic student with a documented disability who is able to demonstrate financial need. As part of the application, the student must provide confirmation of a disability by either obtaining a letter from: a) their Accessibility Specialist/Manager (if registered with RRC Polytech’s Student Accessibility Services or Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services) or b) their family doctor. Note: the confirmation letter does not have to include details of your disability, including a diagnosis. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Bursary

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Five bursaries valued at $1,000 each are available annually to full-time Red River College Polytechnic students who are enrolled in the following programs: Administrative Assistant; Business/Technology Teacher Education; Dental Assisting; Health Care Aide; Indigenous Language – Cree; Indigenous Language – Ojibwe; MRI and Spectroscopy; Paramedicine – Primary Care Paramedic; Pathway Business Creative Communications Digital Technology; Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing or Professional Photography. To be considered, students should submit an application form accompanied by a letter describing their financial circumstances. Recipients will be selected based on financial needs. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Alumni Award

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One $1,000 award will be awarded annually to a full-time Red River College Polytechnic student who has graduated within 12 months, achieved a GPA of 4.0 or above, and is employed. To be considered, a completed application should be submitted, accompanied by a reference letter from their employer, as well as a one-page statement explaining how they will be contributing to the economy. Preference will be given to alumni who are working in the field of their Red River College Polytechnic education. The application deadline is March 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Racialized Person Award

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One $1,000 award will be awarded annually to a full-time Red River College Polytechnic student who identifies as a racialized person. To be considered, a completed application should be submitted, accompanied by a letter explaining their experience at the College as a racialized student and advocating for their community at the College. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Relocation Bursary

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One $1,000 bursary is available annually to a full-time Red River College Polytechnic student in any year of their program who is a resident of Canada and has demonstrated the need for financial support in relocating to Canada, moving to Winnipeg from a rural area, or facing hardship inside the city with housing services. The application should include a short statement describing the relocation hardship. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Women in the Workforce Award

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One $1,000 award will be awarded annually to a full-time Red River College Polytechnic student who identifies as a female and has contributed to their field of studies. To be considered, a completed application should be submitted, accompanied by a short paragraph outlining their previous/current employment related to their current field of study. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association Be the Change You Want To See Award

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One $1,000 award is available annually to a full-time Red River College Polytechnic Nursing Student demonstrating satisfactory academic progress. The nursing student must be enrolled in the second or third year of the program and have a full-time course load in the program. To be considered, a completed application should be submitted, accompanied by a maximum 200-word paragraph describing a challenge they faced during their studies at the College and how they overcame it. The application deadline is October 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.

RRC Polytech Students’ Association First Year Entrance Scholarship for Rural Students

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A $1,000 scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student who is a resident of Canada, coming from a small rural community, who has enrolled full-time in any Red River College Polytechnic program. Selection will be based upon high academic standing as indicated by high school transcript, which must be included. Applicants must provide a short statement discussing why they chose RRC Polytech and how they plan to be successful in transitioning into college life. If a tie for GPA is achieved, the contents of the statement will be considered to select the successful recipient. The application deadline is August 15. Please note the name of the award on the application form and have additional required documents ready to upload.