Every year, the Red River Exhibition Foundation awards scholarships and bursaries in support of the Red River Exhibition Association’s mandate to promote industry, commerce, tourism and agriculture.
AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY
In 2001, the Red River Exhibition Association established the Agriculture Scholarship category in honour of the Farm Family of the Year.
Farm Family of the Year
One $1,500 scholarship is awarded in honour of the Farm Family of the Year.
Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2026 Recipient:
Aubrie Clarke
Manitoba Women’s Institute
Two $1,250 scholarships are presented to applicants taking a recognized academic or vocational course.
Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2026 Recipients:
Laura Seward
Emmy Turnbull
Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference
Two $500 scholarships are presented to a student from rural Manitoba studying agriculture or any field that supports rural life.
Deadline to apply: Second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2026 Recipient:
Colby Darragh
Karas Munz
Cam Brown Scholarship for International Study
Two $3,000 scholarships are awarded to a University of Manitoba agriculture student who is interested in studying outside of Manitoba and/or Canada.
Deadline to apply: Second Friday in May by 4:30 pm.
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2026 Recipients:
None for 2026.
50th Anniversary of the Farm Family
In the honour of 50th anniversary of the Farm Family program, one $1,500 scholarship is awarded every year.
Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2026 Recipient:
Ethan Corbett
Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
One $1,500 scholarship is awarded in honour of the inductees into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2026 Recipient:
Ella Prejet
4-H Centennial Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship is awarded in recognition of the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Canada.
Deadline to apply: Second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2026 Recipient:
Nyssim Gervais
R.D. Payne Equine Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an individual striving to advance their equestrian abilities and, ultimately, pursue a career in the equine industry. Deadline to apply: Second Friday in September by 4:30 p.m.
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2026 Recipient:
Quinn Lamoureux
TOURISM INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
These scholarships are awarded to young people pursuing tourism or hospitality diploma programs at accredited post-secondary institutions. Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2026 Recipients:
Alexander Cousins
Lilah Dyck
BUSINESS INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
Three, W. Garfield Weston Foundation and the Real Canadian Superstore scholarships and three bursaries are presented to Manitoba residents pursuing post-secondary studies in a business-related program at a university or accredited college. Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
2026 Scholarship Recipients:
Keith Pothe
Calista Imhanlahimi
Ella Prejet
2026 Bursary Recipients:
Michael Korabeinikov
Briony Wright
Benjamin Mussell
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
The Bob Lang Memorial Scholarships are presented in honour of the memory of Bob Lang, a long-serving employee of the Red River Exhibition Association. Three, $1,000 scholarships are provided to people pursuing post-secondary education in the aerospace industry. Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
2026 Recipient:
Khant Htin Kyaw
PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
The Ron Meyers Memorial Scholarship for Performing Arts is awarded annually to an individual pursuing a career in the performing arts. Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
2026 Recipient:
Angelica Hjorleifson
KINSMEN CLUB OF WINNIPEG BURSARIES
Three bursaries are provided on behalf of the Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg.
Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2026 Recipients:
– Community Leadership: Rachel Bray
– Kathy Kennedy: Dionne Jennings
– Trade Bursary: Uwakmfon Afangide
EDUCATION BURSARY
Two, $1,000 education bursaries for Manitoba students are awarded annually.
Reserved for candidates that are pursuing continued education in university or college with a focus on education (teaching). Considerations will be made for those candidates that are enrolled in an arts program with the intention to bridge into Education. These bursaries were made possible as a result of the continued support and success of the Red River Exhibition Foundation by its partners and operators.
2026 Recipients:
– Xander Turner
– Kennedy Gowryluk
INDUSTRY TRADE BURSARY
One $2,000 trade bursary for a Manitoba student is awarded annually.
Reserved for candidates that are pursuing continued education in a recognized trades program offered by a college or professional trades facility. This bursary is made possible as a result of the continued support and success of the Red River Exhibition Foundation by its partners and operators.
2026 Recipient:
Heewon Choi
JOHN BLUMBERG SPORTS BURSARY
One $2,000 sports bursary for a Manitoba student is awarded annually.
Reserved for candidates pursuing a sports degree program in a variety of fields ie: sports medicine, kinesiology, PE teacher, physio, message therapy, etc. Viable candidates can also be pursuing a higher coaching level through a certification program and not necessarily though a university or college. This bursary is made possible as a result of the continued support and success of the Red River Exhibition Foundation by its partners and operators.
2026 Recipient:
Halayna Boden
