Name	MACKENZIE KING OPEN SCHOLARSHIP
Research Fields	Unrestricted
Categories	No categories available
Citizenship	Unrestricted
Eligibility	The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study in any field in Canada or elsewhere. Candidates can apply for support in any year of a Master's or Doctoral program and is unrestricted as to subject matter or the country where the graduate study is to be pursued. NOTE: Applicants must be holders of a Canadian university degree of any level. Applicants who have not yet finished their degree are eligible to apply provided they expect to finish before the graduate studies to be supported by the scholarship begin. This competition is for graduate study in the academic year 2026-2027, beginning in or after September 2026. The Scholarships are for one year only for 2026-2027. (1) One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The award will be based on high academic achievements (all A's or very nearly so; entire academic history), personal qualities and demonstrated aptitudes. Consideration will also be given to the applicant's proposed program of study. The awards will be made by, and at the sole discretion of the Mackenzie King, Board of Scholarship of Trustees. Part-Time and Full-Time students are eligible to apply. If an applicant knows they have already received scholarship funding for the next academic year that exceeds the "cap"(amount of tuition plus $20,000 CAD) there is no point in applying. Scholarship support does not include research or teaching assistance. A recommended student can accept a Mackenzie King scholarship for a reduced amount if they have support that leaves room under the "cap" for a partial award.
Values	$8500-$13000 Average amount $8,500-$13,000 but subject to change. Note: (1) One Open Scholarship is awarded annually across Canada.
Currency	Canadian
Tenable at	Applications must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of your “home” university. This is the Canadian university from which you most recently graduated or are currently enrolled. Note: This award is tenable in the 2026-2027 academic year so you must meet the eligibility requirements as of the 2026-2027 academic year to be eligible.
Deadlines	February 2
Application Details	*2026-2027 Application is open* Applicants are required to submit the online application found here: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply/?sr=46232078-6f87-469b-bf89-13c11be1be68 A complete online application should consist of the following: Application form, Sheet A, Sheet B, Certified copies of official transcripts from each University attended & three (3) letters of reference: 1. Mackenzie King Scholarships-Application form: https://mkingscholarships.ca/home-page/download-an-application/ Click on download an application The Mackenzie King Scholarships-Application form must be signed and uploaded into the applicants online UM application portal:https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply/?sr=46232078-6f87-469b-bf89-13c11be1be68 2. Sheet A-Supplementary information on academic achievements and experience: Awards received (name, years of tenure and annual value) and publications and professional work experience related to your field of study; Sheet A may be more than one page and there is no format requirement. 3. Sheet B-Personal Statement: Academic interests, extracurricular activities, program of studies pursuing and career plans; Sheet B should not exceed 600 words and there is no format requirement. 4. Certified copies of official transcripts from each University attended (excluding UM). Non UM University Transcript(s) can be downloaded into your application but Official/Certified copies of non UM transcripts must be received. *If UM has received your University transcripts within your Admission application, FGPS Awards Office can include them on your behalf in your application. Please email FGPS Awards office at Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca no later than Jan.26, 2026, to confirm your official University transcript(s) are on file and can be uploaded on your behalf. Include your student number, name and degree for each Non-UM University Institutions(s) attended. *For all University transcripts UM does not have on file, applicants are responsible for ordering and submitting their official or certified copies of transcripts to FGPS Awards office no later than February 2, 2026* For University transcripts not on file, certified copies can be mailed or dropped off in person c/o FGPS Awards 500 University Centre, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 in an envelope marked "FGS Awards-Mackenzie King Open Scholarship". If ordering transcripts electronically, you may have the certified copy sent directly to UM-FGPS Awards Office. All transcripts must be received no later than February 2, 2026. Note: UM transcripts are automatically uploaded within the application portal. 5. (3) Three letters of reference from persons who have knowledge of your record and ability and are able to give a critical evaluation of your plans for graduate study. At least (2) two of these testimonials must be from persons under whom you have taken your major work at university, or from senior colleagues with whom you have been associated in academic teaching or research. Letters of reference must be confidential, i.e. not accessible to the candidate. The online application system will prompt you to enter the names and email addresses of your referees, and the online system will send them an email requesting that they submit their reference for your award application online. Sheet A, Sheet B and references can be addressed to "Mackenzie King Scholarship Competition" The Mackenzie King application form must be uploaded into your UM application(Online Application Portal). Application form, Criteria and How to apply can be found on the Mackenzie King website: http://www.mkingscholarships.ca/ Applications must be submitted online. Paper copies, incomplete, and late applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be recommended to the Mackenzie King committee for consideration. Award recipient will be notified end of May, by the Mackenzie King Selection Committee. Payment of the first instalment is conditional upon receipt of satisfactory evidence that the candidate has been admitted into the graduate program in which the scholarship application was submitted. If you have inquiries regarding this award that are not addressed on the Mackenzie King website, please contact Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards Office (FGPS Awards Office) by email: Graduate.awards@umanitoba.ca Updated: 2026