Advancing Futures Bursary
2020 applications are now CLOSED.
2021 applications will be available in January 2021
The Advancing Futures Bursary is offered to current and former youth in care who are attending post secondary education. This bursary, coordinated through Futures Forward, is intended to assist individuals with education costs to support their training and employment pathway.
Bursaries of up to $10,000 will be based on:
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Demonstrated financial need
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Academic standing
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Demonstrated career focus
To be eligible, applicants must be:
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A resident of Manitoba
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Currently or previously in the care of a Manitoba Child and Family Services agency, and
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A CURRENT student at a recognized post-secondary institution (began studies prior to January 2020)
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Full-time and Part-time students are eligible
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Priority will be given to full-time students
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Note: Apprenticeship Technical Training programs are NOT eligible
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Past Advancing Futures award recipients are eligible to re-apply for the bursary
How to Apply?
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Complete the Advancing Futures Bursary application form
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Include a copy of your current post-secondary transcript
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Former youth in care - provide a letter from your CFS agency confirming your eligibility
2020 applications are now CLOSED.
2021 applications will be available in January 2021
For assistance with applications, contact:
Laura-Lynne Hildebrand | Tuition Waiver Coordinator
ph: 204-987-8661 ext 671
email:
Zachary Allard | AYA Case Manager
ph: 204-987-8661
email: