Manitoba Hydro Awards for Indigenous Students

 Manitoba Hydro supports the youth of Manitoba in pursuit of academic excellence.  Our Educational Funding Program offers specific awards to Indigenous Students in Grades 9 - 12. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The application link will open on our Awards, scholarships & bursaries website for the following awards between April 7 to July 15, 2025.

  • There is only 1 application for all high school awards.
    • If a student qualifies for more than 1 award, they do not need to fill out the online application multiple times.
  • The application can be completed on a desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet (accessible formats are available upon request).
  • Students are no longer required to include a formal cover letter.
  • Students must upload a resumé, transcript, and proof of Indigenous ancestry within the application.

1. Northern Student Award (3 awards of $300):  

We offer $300 awards to 3 Indigenous students.

  • Students must be in grades 9-12 and living north of the 53rd parallel.
  • Academic performance, personal achievements, and other accomplishments are considered.

How to apply

  • Complete the online application form that will be available on our website starting on April 7: Northern Student Award
    • Select “Apply for Funding”
  • Upload a resumé, transcript, and proof of Indigenous ancestry with the application.

The application deadline is July 15.

 

2. Physics Award (1 award of $200):

 We offer a $200 award to 1 Indigenous student.

  • Students must be from Fox Lake, Nelson House, Split Lake, War Lake, or York Factory communities.
  • Students must be enrolled in Physics 30S or 40S.
  • Academic performance, community involvement, and career interests are considered.

How to apply

  • Complete the online application form that will be available on our website starting on April 7: Physics Award
    • Select “Apply for Funding”
  • Upload a resumé, transcript, and proof of Indigenous ancestry with the application.

The application deadline is July 15.

 

3. Trio Award:  

We offer 3 awards to 3 Indigenous students.

  • Students must have academic performance or demonstrated improvement (by grade) in the completion of Mathematics (Applied or Pre-calculus only), English, and the 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).

How to apply

  • Complete the online application form that will be available on our website starting on April 7: Trio Award
    • Select “Apply for Funding”
  • Upload a resumé, transcript, and proof of Indigenous ancestry with the application.

The application deadline is July 15.

To be considered, students must include all required documentation listed on the application.

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