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2025-2026 Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund Award Application

2025-2026 Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Fund Award

  • Application Form

    Please fill out the application completely. PLEASE NOTE: This award is ONLY available to Indigenous Peoples, who are attending full-time undergraduate studies at a Manitoba post-secondary institution, residing in Manitoba.

  • Questions?

    If you have any questions, please contact The Winnipeg Foundation at 204-944-9474 (toll-free 1-877- 974-3631) or hbomfscholarships@wpgfdn.org.

  • Part 1 – Indigenous Heritage

    Please note: You may be contacted at any point to provide proof of Indigenous ancestry.

  • Part 2 – Personal and Contact Information

  • Part 3 – Post Secondary Education

  • Please include the following documentation:

    A copy of current/upcoming post-secondary “Confirmation of Enrolment” letter; and your resume.
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    Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 4.

    • Part 4 – Personal Essay

      All applicants must complete an essay of between 500-1000 words. Please include the following details: Your life story including your name, Indigenous ancestry, and home community; Your educational and career goals; Your community involvement and commitment to volunteerism (where applicable, please highlight your involvement in Indigenous communities and/or your involvement in advancing awareness of MMIWG2S+ genocide and the 231 Calls for Justice). Why you need this award; and What Helen Betty Osborne’s life and legacy means to you.
    • Max. file size: 100 MB.

    • Part 5 – Declaration

    • Part 6 – Consent

    • Questions?

      If you have any questions, are having difficulties/facing barriers with completing/submitting this application form, or obtaining any of the mandatory required documents, please contact: The Winnipeg Foundation at 204-944-9474 (toll-free 1-877- 974-3631) or hbomfscholarships@wpgfdn.org.

    • Thank You

      We thank all individuals that apply. Only those selected will be contacted in 2026.

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