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Awards and Contests
(YIC) – The Challenge encourages youth across Canada to organize into diverse teams of three or more and participate in a three-stage competition proposing a project that will have a social and/or environmental impact. The top 30 teams with the most impactful ideas will receive $1,000 each, with the top team winning an additional $10,000.
Scholarships
$3,000 bursaries for post-secondary studies in French as a second language
Futures Forward
for current or former youth in care in Manitoba (no age or care status restrictions)
– Awarded to Jewish high school students who are in need of financial assistance to begin full-time post-secondary education at a University, College or other post-secondary program in Manitoba. Deadline: March 31 of any given year.
A search engine giving students worldwide access to scholarship opportunities.
- Awarded annually, the scholarship provides a one-time contribution of $5,000 to a post-secondary student in Canada who lost a parent to cancer.
– Applications are currently closed.
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- Three categories of Scholarships will be awarded to: (1) students in Winnipeg, (2) students outside of Winnipeg, and (3) students who are Indigenous. The winning student in each category receives $500.
– Applications are accepted Feb. 1 - March 31 of each calendar year.
– an innovative scholarship program for young Canadians (ages 15-29) looking to learn new skills for the modern workforce.
– Presented to one male and one female graduating high school hockey player – a $2,500 scholarship to be used towards post-secondary education.
for the Winter 2025 - Forum Art Centre registration is open until Friday, December 20.
Sports and Extracurriculars
City of Winnipeg
– art classes for individuals ages 7-11, 10-12, 12-16, and adults
Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre
Registration is now open for the . Classes are open to children, youth and adults.
- winter day camp for ages 6-9.
Studio 393's After School Leaders presents Free program for high school youth aged 14-21
- Registration begins Tuesday, Dec 10 at 8 a.m.
Winter Activities at Dakota Community Centre - Registration now open for , , , ,
Well-being
Designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.
Resources to support mental health
Dial-a-Dietician: a program of the Provincial Health Contact Centre Connect Speak to a registered dietician for free – Connect with the Dial-a-Dietician program at 204-788-8248 Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (services available in English and French) or refer to for further information.
- A safe space for youth ages 12-29.
- Oct. 30, 2024
- Every Thursday
Islamic Social Services Association
Free access to mental health fact sheets, wellness tips, podcasts, presentations, video series, workshops and courses
Reading for Well-Being Community
National, 24/7, bilingual e-mental health support service for Black youth
South Winnipeg Family Information Centre
A free, evidenced-based program for teens and young adults grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. Proven outcomes for participants include reduced anxiety, increased well-being and mindfulness skills.
Youville is offering a FREE group Wednesdays starting October 2, 2024 at HUDDLE South Central (17 St Mary's Road). Please feel free to register now!
Other
Dyslexia Champions of Manitoba: .
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Free visitor tours are available in both English and French. For more information or to book a tour, visit the
