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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2023 Recipient:
Milan Lukes

Manitoba Women’s Institute

Two $1,250 scholarships are presented to applicants taking a recognized Manitoba academic or vocational course. Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.
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2023 Recipients:
Hannah Puff
Luka Solomon

Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference

One $500 scholarship is 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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2023 Recipient:
Kylee Emms-Finnsson

Cam Brown Scholarship for International Study

One $3,000 scholarship is 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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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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2023 Recipient:
Emily Robb

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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2023 Recipient:
Messina Schrof

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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2023 Recipient:
Brooklyn Piasta

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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TOURISM INDUSTRY

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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BUSINESS INDUSTRY

Three W. Garfield Weston Foundation and the real Canadian Superstore scholarships are presented to Manitoba residents pursuing post-secondary studies in a business-related program at a Manitoba university or accredited college. Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.

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2023 Recipients:
Sawyer Mackid
Brooklyn Piasta
Kayla Normandeau


AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

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, and are provided to young people pursuing post-secondary education in the aerospace industry. Deadline to apply: second Friday in May by 11:59 pm.

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2023 Recipients:
Mathieu Harrold
Joicef Maderal
Brett Tustin


PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY

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.

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KINSMEN CLUB OF WINNIPEG

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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