Nellie McClung
Trailblazer
Scholarship
The Nellie McClung Foundation presents the Nellie McClung Trailblazer Scholarships.
These awards are for self-identified female students considering careers in the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), business or underrepresented trades. Careers in these areas offer excellent job opportunities, great earning potential and stimulating work environments.
2022 Recipients
Thank you to all applicants and congratulations to the 2022 recipients.
Aliya Penner
High School
Angela Jiang
High School
Brittan Yaschyshyn
High School
Hanaa Bakr
High School
Lainey Abraham
High School
Delaney Peebles
Post-Secondary
Ella Ihozo
Post-Secondary
Emily Robb
Post-Secondary
Julia Sanchez Bonilla
Post-Secondary
Nina Eilberg
Post-Secondary
Past Recipients
2019 Recipients
High School
Julie Van
Mona Zorigoo
Guneet Uppal
Sabrina Diagnozio
Makenna Coldwell
Wei-An Lau
Thilini Livera
2020 Recipients
High School
Cara Klippenstein
Oksana Iwanshysko
Emily Shewfelt
Ava Jersak
Post-Secondary
Jeannette Comte
Stefanie Byron
Samantha Jonasson
Maya Gusak
2021 Recipients
High School
Caleigh Guillou-Cormier
Danielle Smith
Kendal Giesbrecht
Leia Sarrasin
Sasha Houle
Post-Secondary
Janelle Dupois
Josephine Zhao
Karisma Vyas
Kimberly Ballantyne
Renata Truelove
SCHOLARSHIP
Categories
Grade 12 students:
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Five awards of $1,000.00 will be granted to self-identified female students in grade 12 who have demonstrated an aptitude in an area of study that could lead to further education and/or careers in STEAM, business or underrepresented trades programs (see list)
Post-secondary students:
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Five awards of $1,750.00 will be granted to self-identified female students who are in their first year of post-secondary study in STEAM, business or underrepresented trades programs. (see list)
Selection criteria for both of these awards will ensure the diversity of Manitoba’s population is reflected, including awards to students from Indigenous, northern and rural communities.
SCHOLARSHIP
Who is eligible to receive an award?
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The Nellie McClung Trailblazer Scholarships are open to self-identified female students who are studying and living in Manitoba and are Manitoba Residents*.
* For the purposes of the Grade 12 award category, a Manitoba Resident shall be defined as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada who, at the application deadline, meets the following description:
– has resided continuously in Manitoba for any two-year period while attending a Manitoba high school
For the purposes of the post-secondary award category, a Manitoba Resident shall be defined as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada who, at the application deadline, meets any one of the following two descriptions:
– has graduated from a Manitoba high school
– has resided continuously in Manitoba for any two-year period following high school graduation
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The Grade 12 award category is open to self-identified female students currently enrolled in Grade 12 in a public or private secondary educational institution in Manitoba.
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The post-secondary award category is open to self-identified female students who are in their first year of post-secondary study in STEAM, business or underrepresented trades programs (see list). The student must be currently enrolled in full-time education (60 to 100 per cent course load in each term).
The following criteria will be considered in selecting award recipients:
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academic standing
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demonstration of leadership in school and community activities
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demonstration of an interest and aptitude in a future career in STEAM, business or underrepresented trades
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representation of the diversity of Manitoba’s population
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regional and program representation
SCHOLARSHIP
Applications
Applications deadline is March 31, 2023
Application requirement includes:
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List any high school courses you have taken or are currently taking related to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), business, fine arts or underrepresented trades
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a transcript of your most recent high school marks and proof of current enrolment in Grade 12 [photocopies are acceptable]
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a brief typewritten essay (maximum 1,500 words) to tell us about yourself. Include your short and long-term career goals; what makes you passionate about a future career in STEAM, business or underrepresented trades; your leadership skills demonstrated in the school setting and or your leadership contribution in the community; a description of any barriers you may have had to overcome in order to succeed; and why you deserve this award.
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up to two letters of support by people who can speak to your interest and aptitude in a future career in STEM, business, fine arts or underrepresented trades, your leadership in the school setting and/or your commitment to your community (teachers, counsellors, supervisors, community leaders, mentors, etc.)
Underrepresented Trades
Agricultural equipment technician
Aircraft maintenance journey-person
Automotive painter
Automotive service technician
Boilermaker
Bricklayer
Cabinetmaker
Carpenter
CNC machinist
Concrete finisher
Conservation Officer, Park Warden or Fishery Officer
Construction craft worker
Construction electrician
Crane and hoisting equipment operator
Diesel engine mechanic
Electric motor system technician
Floor-covering installer
Gas turbine repair and overhaul technician
Gasfitter
Glazier
Heavy duty equipment technician
Industrial electrician
Industrial mechanic (millwright)
Instrumentation and control technician
Insulator (heat and frost)
Ironworker (generalist)
Plumber
Pork production technician
Pre-engineered building erector
Railway car technician
Recreation vehicle service technician
Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic (commercial)
Rig technician
Roofer
Sheet metal worker
Sloped roofer
Sprinkler system installer
Steamfitter-pipefitter
Tool and die maker
Transport trailer technician
Truck and transport mechanic
Water and wastewater technician
Welder