03. September 2025
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2025–2026 Fully Funded Fellowships at University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba offers a wide range of **fully funded graduate fellowships and scholarships** for both Canadian and international students pursuing Master’s and PhD studies in 2025–2026. These awards provide generous tuition waivers, living stipends, and research support—making advanced study both affordable and accessible.
Key Fully Funded Opportunities
- University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF): Merit-based funding for full-time Master’s and PhD students. Nomination required by academic departments.
- International Graduate Student Scholarships: Cover the international tuition differential for incoming and continuing international graduate students.
- Behavioral Management Doctoral Fellowship: $30,000/year for 4 years. For exceptional PhD candidates in accounting & finance, business administration, marketing, or supply chain management.
- C.D. Howe Fellowships in Creative Writing & Oral Culture: $10,000 award for full-time Master’s & PhD students focusing on creative or oral literary research.
Faculty-Specific Fellowships (2025 Deadlines)
- Ernest E. Robertson Scholarship: ≈$850 for Master’s or PhD students in renewable or alternative energy research. Deadline: July 31, 2025.
- Delaney Graduate Scholarship (Indigenous Students): Up to $22,100 for Master’s & PhD students. Deadline: August 7, 2025.
- Indigenous Doctoral Program Fellowships: $20,000 each. Deadline: August 7, 2025.
- James Gordon Fletcher Fellowship: For research on Indigenous issues; open to international students. Deadline: August 7, 2025.
Discipline-Specific Awards (2025 Deadlines)
- Lorna Irene Eggertson Graduate Scholarship: Minimum $2,500 for Black-identifying students; deadline August 12, 2025.
- Jacquelynn Garcia Scholarship (Nutraceuticals): Up to $2,500 for Master’s researchers; deadline August 13, 2025.
- Heinz Frank Memorial Scholarship: $2,525 for Humanities; deadline August 14, 2025.
- Senator Thomas Alexander Crerar Scholarship: $6,500 for recent Arts graduates; deadline August 14, 2025.
- Sonja I. Bata Material Culture Scholarship: Up to $7,675 for research in material culture; deadline September 4, 2025.
- Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Prize: $1,000 for exceptional Master’s & PhD students; deadline September 4, 2025. Why These Fellowships Matter
These awards mostly **cover tuition and living costs fully or partially**, freeing you to focus on your research and studies. The UMGF and international scholarships are highly competitive and prestige-laden—often offering a full ride for top applicants.
Next Steps
- Identify fellowships matching your degree level and research interests.
- Confirm your eligibility (e.g., Indigenous status, research area, citizenship).
- Consult your department about nomination-based awards like UMGF.
- Track deadlines—most are due between **July–September 2025**.
- Prepare academic transcripts, proposals, and references early.
