A cash scholarship of $1000 will be awarded annually to a student, enrolling full-time in any Red River College program, who originates from a small community outside of Winnipeg. Selection will be based upon high academic standing as indicated by documentation provided (high school transcript should be included). Application deadline is September 15.   

If you are currently a full-time post-secondary student with either permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship, you are eligible to receive the $2000 Explore Spring/Summer French language bursary. 
Explore another province in Canada while learning French in a stimulating immersion environment and enjoy five weeks of classes, fun, and discovery. Many institutions across Canada offer Explore and French language courses are adapted to your knowledge of French (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). For more information on Explore or other Official-Languages Programs call toll-free at 1 (877) 866-4242. Apply at www.myexplore.ca by February 28.    

The Mervin Maxwell Award was established in February 2009 to honour the memory of Mervin Maxwell, a dedicated long-term instructor and the first coordinator in the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE) program at Red River College.  Mervin was a well-respected adult educator who spent his career educating teachers. His passion for his work stemmed from the belief that knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning are as equally important as subject area expertise. A Certificate is presented annually to a graduate of the Certificate in Adult Education Program. The award is intended to meaningfully recognize an individual who has distinguished himself or herself through completion of the CAE program in a manner which demonstrates a commitment to life-long learning and professional development that supports the distinctive ideals of adult learning.

An award valued at a minimum of $400 is available annually to a student who is currently enrolled in a full time certificate or diploma program at Red River College, and is a dependent (defined as: an employee's or their spouse’s unmarried and financially dependent natural, adopted or step child or any other unmarried financially dependent child for whom you or your spouse has been appointed guardian and who is less than 25 years of age; or your spouse or common-law partner who is not engaged in full time employment and dependent on you for financial support) of an RRC employee (member of the MGEU bargaining unit).  To be considered, students should submit an application form, accompanied by a one-page letter describing why they chose Red River College, and specifically their program, for their post-secondary education, as well as their career goals. Applications should be submitted to one of the College’s Student Service Centres by the deadline date of September 30.

A cash award of $1000 will be awarded annually to a Red River College student who is able to demonstrate an exceptional level of involvement in his or her community and/or college. Application deadline is December 1st. A letter of reference verifying the applicant's involvement must accompany the application.

Two scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded to international students, attending a post-secondary Red River College program on a full-time basis. The scholarships will be presented to the students who attain the highest GPA after their first term. A first term transcript should accompany the application. Application deadline is January 15. 

Established to honour the memory of Jason Mueller who graduated from the Disability and Community Support Diploma Program in 2003. This award is intended to honour his spirit by recognizing a student each year who has been able to maintain a positive and energetic approach to their work and others in spite of adversity.  A minimum $400 award will be presented annually to a student graduating from the Disability & Community Support program, as selected by the program faculty.  If there is not a suitable recipient graduating from the diploma student, the award may be presented to a student graduating from the one-year certificate program. 

This award was created by his family, in memory of Karel Van Helden, a former instructor for the Power Engineering Fourth Class courses in the School of Continuing and Distance Education at Red River College. Awards totaling a minimum of $500 will be available annually to students enrolled in  the Power Engineering Fourth Class Part A course within the School of Continuing and Distance Education or the second year of the full-time Power Engineering Technology program.  The award is intended to assist the recipient with the cost of their studies and, as such, will be applied as a payment to the course/program fees.  If payment has already been made, the award recipient(s) will be reimbursed an amount equal to the award amount. Students interested in being considered for this award should submit an application form accompanied by a letter, in which they describe how receiving this award will make a difference to them.  Selection will be based on financial need and evidence of a strong work ethic.  Although preference will be given to students with dependent children, all are encouraged to apply.  Deadline for applications is December 15.

Two awards valued at $2000 each are available annually to full-time students; one to a Creative Communications student and the other to a Digital MultiMedia Technology student.  To be eligible, applicants will have completed the first year of their program and have attained a minimum 3.00 GPA in each term.  Selection will be based on financial need.  Those interested in being considered should submit a fully-completed application accompanied by a one-page statement indicated how this award will make a difference to them and their educational goals.  Deadline for applications is June 30.

Two awards (value to be determined by interest earned) of a minimum $1000 will be available annually to full-time students in the Creative Communications program; one to a first-year student and the other to a second-year student.  The recipients will have demonstrated an interest and proficiency in the widest range of sports and sports journalism and have shown initiative and commitment to volunteering and /or involvement in the sports community.  Those interested in being considered should submit a brief letter or resume in which they outline their interest and activities in sports and sports journalism.  Letter(s) of reference should also be included.  Deadline for applications is April 1.

A $250 cash award and a certificate of achievement will be presented annually to the MRI student who attains the highest academic standing at the end of the first semester. 

Two $500 awards are available to full-time students enrolled in the second year of the Medical Radiologic Technology program.  Selection criteria will include financial need and satisfactory academic progress (applicants must have achieved a minimum 3.00 GPA in each term of Year 1).  Application forms should be submitted to the Student Service Centre.  Deadline for applications is September 30.

Established in memory of Ron Long, a long time and founding member of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCF). Two awards of $250 each are available annually for students who are enrolled in the second year of the Culinary Arts program. Selection will be based on financial need and satisfactory academic progress. Some consideration will be given to volunteer service related to the hospitality sector; please provide a statement indicating your involvement, if applicable. Awards will be applied to tuition.  Application deadline is September 15.

An award valued at $2500 has been created by his family, in memory of Andrew Pollock, founder of Pollock & Wright Land Surveying, to assist a student enrolled in the second year of the Geomatics Technology program at Red River College.  Selection criteria will include a minimum 3.00 GPA, financial need, and an interest in geomatics as a career.  Recipients will possess qualities that would contribute to their being a successful and concientious surveyor.  Those interested in being considered should submit an application form, accompanied by a letter which addresses the following: why they chose geomatics as a specialty; how this award will make a difference to them; and the personal qualities they possess that will be an asset in a career as a surveyor. Deadline for applications is November 30.

Two awards of $1000 each are presented annually to full-time Structural Engineering Technology students based on outstanding academic achievement.  One will be awarded to a student entering Year 2, the other to a student entering Year 3.

This award, valued at $1000, was established in memory of Bryan I. Dreger by the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors and his friends and colleagues. This award is offered annually to a student entering the third year of the Geomatics Engineering Technology program at Red River College. Applicants must be student member of the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors and must have worked for a land surveying firm in their most recent co-op, Selection will be based on academic merit.  Students interested in being considered should submit an application form, accompanied by documentation verifying their eligibility, to the Student Service Centre.  The deadline date for applications is the first Friday of November.