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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.

2024 Recipients

Thank you to all applicants and congratulations to the 2024 recipients

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Danielle Fermin

High School

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Jamie Reimer

Post Secondary

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Victoria Welsh

Post Secondary

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Elena Dobrowney

Post Secondary

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Kathryn Salas Chavez

Post Secondary

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Zelal Emre

High School

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Fiona Mariah Garcia

High School

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Raylyn Koshowski

High School

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Glydel Capua

High School

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Vera Khubiryants

Post Secondary

Past Recipients

2023 Recipients

 

High School

Brianna Dean

Farah Ventura

Lara Lopez

Quinn Gibbons

Rebecca Cheasley

2022 Recipients

 

High School

Aliya Penner

Angela Jiang

Brittan Yaschyshyn

Hanaa Bakr

Lainey Abraham

2021 Recipients

 

High School

Caleigh Guillou-Cormier

Danielle Smith

Kendal Giesbrecht

Leia Sarrasin

Sasha Houle

2020 Recipients

 

High School

Cara Klippenstein

Oksana Iwanshysko

Emily Shewfelt

Ava Jersak

Post-Secondary

April Quill

Kayla Jackson

Lia Campbell-Enns

Melanie Szpigiel

Rhea Gupta

Post-Secondary

Delaney Peebles

Ella Ihozo

Emily Robb

Julia Sanchez Bonilla

Nina Eilberg

Post-Secondary

Janelle Dupois

Josephine Zhao

Karisma Vyas

Kimberly Ballantyne

Renata Truelove

Post-Secondary

Jeannette Comte 

Stefanie Byron

Samantha Jonasson

Maya Gusak

2019 Recipients

 

High School

Julie Van

Mona Zorigoo

Guneet Uppal

Sabrina Diagnozio

Makenna Coldwell

Wei-An Lau

Thilini Livera

SCHOLARSHIP

Categories

Grade 12 students:

  • 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 uncommon program of study (see list below)

Post-secondary students:

  • 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 uncommon program of study. (see list​ below)

 

Selection criteria for both 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?

  • 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 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 years 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

  • 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.

  • 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 uncommon program of study (see list below). The student must be currently enrolled in full-time education (60 to 100 percent course load in each term).

The following criteria will be considered in selecting award recipients:

  • academic standing

  • demonstration of leadership in school and community activities

  • demonstration of interest and aptitude in a future career in STEAM, business or uncommon program of study

  • representation of the diversity of Manitoba’s population

  • regional and program representation

 

SCHOLARSHIP

Who will award the  Scholarships?

The Nellie McClung Foundation will grant the awards based on recommendations made by a selection committee. 

SCHOLARSHIP

Applications

APPLICATIONS CLOSED!

Applications are accepted Feb 1 - March 31 of each calendar year. 

 

Application requirements include:

  • List any high school courses you have taken or are currently taking related to careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), business or uncommon program of study

  • a transcript of your most recent high school marks and proof of current enrolment in Grade 12 [photocopies are acceptable]

  • 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.

  • up to two letters of support by people who can speak to your interest and aptitude in a future career in STEAM, business, or uncommon program of study, your leadership in the school setting and/or your commitment to your community (teachers, counsellors, supervisors, community leaders, mentors, etc.)

Uncommon Program of Study

The following are examples of uncommon or specialized post-secondary programs and trades available in Manitoba. This is not an exhaustive list, but it highlights unique and lesser-known opportunities across sectors.

Technology & Digital Media

  • Game Development

  • Full-Stack Web Development

  • Interactive Media Arts – Media Specialization

  • Digital Media Design – Video & Motion Graphics Stream

  • Audio in Media

Arts, Culture & Heritage

  • Bachelor of Music or Art Therapy

  • Dance Program Stream

  • Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies

  • Aboriginal Languages

Social Sciences & Governance

  • Peace and Conflict Studies

  • Indigenous Governance

Agriculture, Environment & Trades

  • Digital Agriculture Technology

  • Forest Technology Diploma

  • Culinary Arts – Indigenous Cuisine Focus

  • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

  • Agricultural Equipment Technician

  • Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson

  • Automotive Painter

  • Floor-Covering Installer

  • Gasfitter

  • Insulator (Heat and Frost)

  • Rig Technician

  • Sheet Metal Worker

  • Sprinkler System Installer

  • Water and Wastewater Technician

  • Transport Trailer Technician

  • Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul Technician

  • Glazier

  • Pre-Engineered Building Erector

  • Pork Production Technician

  • Recreation Vehicle Service Technician

  • Railway Car Technician

  • CNC Machinist

  • Concrete Finisher

  • Electric Motor System Technician

  • Sloped Roofer

  • Tool and Die Maker

Trades

Contact

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 41081 Markham
Winnipeg, MB
R3T 2H0

Email

communications@ournellie.com

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The Nellie McClung Foundation acknowledges with respect that we conduct our work on the ancestral lands of Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline and Nehethowuk Nations, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. 

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