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1. THE JEWISH FOUNDATION OF The Joel A. Weinstein Memorial Scholarship MANITOBA Eligibility: Eligibility: Awarded to a Jewish student who is attending a university, For residents of Manitoba who are Jewish or are in an college or post-graduate program at an educational institution exclusively Jewish program. Based on academic achievement, in Israel and who has a strong commitment to the community involvement in the Jewish community and volunteer activity and volunteerism. This award is based on academic in the Jewish and/or general community. achievement and community involvement both locally and Each award has criteria based on the donor’s interest. in Israel.

Possible Award: Up to $10,000 CAD. Possible Award: $5,000 CAD.

Application Process: Apply to The Jewish Foundation of Application Process: For complete guidelines and application Manitoba at: https://www.jewishfoundation.org/nonprofits/ form visit: apply-for-a-grant https://www.jewishfoundation.org/scholarships/types-of- scholarships/joel-a-weinstein-memorial-scholarship Deadline: The deadlines are February 28 for special awards and March 31 for scholarships. Contact: The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Contact: Suite C400 – 123 Doncaster Street Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2 The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Telephone: (204) 477-7520 Suite C400 – 123 Doncaster Street Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2 Email: [email protected] Telephone: (204) 477-7520 Email: [email protected] Deadline: February 28.

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2. UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Contact: Candace Prejet Awards Establishment Coordinator, Financial Aid and Awards There are a small number of undergraduate awards that Email: [email protected] support study abroad. Often they are limited to a particular Phone: 204-474-9261 department or program and sometimes to a particular exchange program. Students should, therefore, contact their Berdie and Irvin Cohen Scholarship – University of Manitoba home department and/or to check their home department’s web page for information on awards. Eligibility: • Have completed at least one year of full-time study at Rabbi Dr. Moshe Stern Memorial Award — University of the University of Manitoba or have graduated from the Manitoba University of Manitoba within the five years immediately preceding application for this scholarship. Eligibility: • Are admitted to and enroll at Hebrew University in Israel One scholarship will be available each year for an for one year of study in the year in which the scholarship undergraduate or graduate student who: is tenable. • has completed at least 30 credit hours of study in any • Have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point program at The University of Manitoba; average of 3.0. • has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0; Possible Award: Varies each year. • has demonstrated community involvement; • in the preceding academic session(s) must have taken Application Process: Applicants will be required to submit at least one course in Judaic Studies; an application to the Financial Aid and Awards office. • is an in-course or graduating student who enrolls at the University of Manitoba or any other accredited university Contact: Candace Prejet (Canadian or International) to pursue Judaic Studies, in Awards Establishment Coordinator, Financial Aid and Awards the year in which the scholarship is tenable, with the Email: [email protected] provisos that: Phone: 204-474-9261 (a) a student who is pursuing an academic program of study may register at any accredited university; or Deadline: January 31. (b) if a student chooses to pursue a theological program of study, enrollment must be at an accredited Orthodox Jewish post-secondary institution.

Possible Award: Varies.

Application Process: Application forms are available in the Financial Aid and Awards office. Completed application forms are to be returned to the same office. Contact the Financial Aids and Awards office for more information: [email protected] 2 4950 Yonge St Suite 1202, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6K1 | cfhu.org ASSOCIATION DES AMIS CANADIENS DE L’UNIVERSITÉ HÉBRAÏQUE DE JÉRUSALEM

3. UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG The Israel Asper Travelling Scholarship Fund — University **Please contact the U of W regarding the availability of these of Winnipeg scholarships** Eligibility: Recipients of these scholarships must have There are a small number of undergraduate awards that completed at least First Year at The University of Winnipeg support study abroad. Often they are limited to a particular (30 credit hours) and must be planning to return to complete department or program and sometimes to a particular their degree programs at The University of Winnipeg. exchange program. Students should, therefore, contact their home department and/or to check their home department’s Possible Award: Between $4,000 - $5,000 CAD depending web page for information on awards. on specific year and candidate.

A few examples for study abroad: Application Process: Applications are available sometime • One travel scholarship in German Studies ($1,500 CAD). in February of each year and scholarships are awarded after • Several small supplementary travel scholarship in French final grades are available in spring. Studies (under $500 CAD). Email contact for application form or check the Awards & Financial Aid website: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/ services-awards

Requirements: Recipients must show proof of admission to the Hebrew University and a plane ticket before we will disburse any funds.

Contact: Kam Holland Director, Awards and Financial Aid University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 Phone: 204-786-9459 Email: [email protected]

Deadline: email contact.

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Isabelle and Lew Miles Canadian Friends of Hebrew University Scholarship — University of Winnipeg

Eligibility: Recipients of these scholarships must have completed at least First Year at The University of Winnipeg (30 credit hours) and must be planning to return to complete their degree programs at The University of Winnipeg.

Possible Award: Between $4,000 – $5,000 CAD depending on specific year and candidate.

Application Process: Applications are available sometime in February of each year and scholarships are awarded after final grades are available in spring. Email contact for application form or check the Awards & Financial Aid website: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/ services-awards

Requirements: Recipients must show proof of admission to the Hebrew University and a plane ticket before we will disburse any funds.

Contact: Kam Holland Director, Awards and Financial Aid University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 Phone: 204-786-9459 Email: [email protected]

Deadline: Check website or email contact.