Tourism Scholarship - Red River Exhibition Association

Three, $1,000 tourism industry scholarships are available to be awarded, annually.

The Red River Exhibition Foundation Inc. is accepting applications for three scholarships for Hospitality Tourism students enrolled in any Tourism-related program at any accredited, Manitoba post-secondary institution. The scholarships were made possible as a result of donations made from the former Tourism Industry Association of Winnipeg. They are also supported by contributions from the Manitoba Festival and Events Industry Association and from individual donors.

The scholarships are administered by the Red River Exhibition Foundation Inc. and the focus will be on students enrolled in the diploma program at the institutions noted above.

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM the second Friday in May

In order to apply for these scholarships you must be:

A resident of Manitoba
A student wishing to enter or continue in the Hospitality/Tourism Diploma program at the Red River College, Assiniboine Community College, or Université de Saint-Boniface.

If you meet the above criteria, please use the form below to apply:

Tourism Scholarship Application

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Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Scan and upload proof of successful completion of last level of education.*

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.

Scan and upload proof of acceptance to one of the stated Diploma programs.*

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Scan and upload a 150 to 200 word vision-essay.*

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.

The vision-essay should contain: • Applicants biographical information • Why the applicant thinks the tourism industry fits their skills, abilities and holds prospects for the applicant as a career. This could include a short description of any volunteer or paid experience the applicant has. • What the applicant could contribute to the tourism industry and what the industry could contribute to the individual’s personal and professional growth.

Scan and upload at least one letter of reference / recommendation ( teacher, employer, community leader in tourism ).*

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Thank you very much for your interest in the Red River Exhibition Foundation scholarship program. If successful, you will be contacted. We wish you all the best in your future studies.

Should you require an application form mailed to you, please contact us. A team member will be happy to assist you!