University of Manitoba Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Awards 2025

The Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Awards are prestigious entrance bursaries offered annually to support academically strong Canadian students with financial need as they begin their post-secondary studies at the University of Manitoba. These awards aim to reduce the financial barriers to higher education and support students throughout their undergraduate journey.

Summary

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

Value: $6,000

Study Level: Undergraduate

Sponsor: University of Manitoba

City to study: Winnipeg

School to study: University of Manitoba

Eligible Country: Canada

Eligibility Criteria for University of Manitoba Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Awards 2025

1. Canadian citizen or permanent resident
2. Graduated from a Canadian high school/CEGEP within 18 months before Fall 2024
3. Demonstrated financial need via government student loan assessment
4. Minimum 80% average in high school admission courses
5. Register for full-time studies (18 credit hours minimum) in University 1 or a faculty/school that admits directly from high school

Selection Process

1. Academic achievement (minimum 80% average)
2. Financial need as shown in the government loan assessment
3. Full-time registration in an eligible first-year program
4. Complete and accurate application submitted before July 15, 2025

Application Documents

1. Completed University of Manitoba Entrance Bursary Application (via Aurora)
2. Final government student loan assessment for the 2025/2026 session
3. (Optional but recommended): Complete General Bursary Application in August for other awards

Benefits of University of Manitoba Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Awards 2025

$6,000 per year, renewable for up to four years (total value up to $24,000)

Renewal requires:

1. Full-time enrollment
2. Minimum 3.5 GPA each year
3. Continued financial need (confirmed by loan assessment + bursary application yearly)

How to Apply

The University of Manitoba Entrance Bursary Application for this bursary and the Asper Foundation Entrance Bursary is now available through the Aurora Student Portal (Aurora Classic) and will close July 15th.

For more details, visit University of Manitoba Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

July 15, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for University of Manitoba Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Entrance Awards 2025