Louis Riel Institute/Post-Secondary Education Support Program

Louis Riel Bursary/PSESP Fall/Winter 2025-26 Application
Opens Aug 8 2025 12:00 AM (CDT)
Deadline Mar 1 2026 11:59 PM (CST)
CA$250.00 to CA$5,000.00
Description


Funding information and amounts

Funding amounts are based on credit hours.  Full-time students with 18 credit hours or more will receive $5000.00 and part-time students will receive $250.00 per credit hour ( example: if taking one course that is 3 credit hours the funding amount will be $750.00) 

Eligibility: 

  • You are a registered Red River citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation (or are in the process of receiving your citizenship and have a letter from our Central Registry Office confirming you have been verified).
  • You graduated from high school in 2025 or earlier. 
  • You are accepted and enrolled full-time or part-time, in-province or out-of-province, in an eligible University or College, and you are enrolled in an eligible program.
  • Have fully completed and provided all necessary documents as indicated on the online application form to be eligible for financial assistance.
  • Complete an online self-directed Metis Cultural and Heritage course. The link will be provided to you once your application has been submitted.
  • The Louis Riel Bursary is a requirement for fall/winter applications, but it is not a requirement for the spring/summer application. (Brandon Students - Please note the LRB deadline for your school is June 1st, 2025)

Please ensure that this email address, psesp.info@mmf.mb.ca, is added to your safe senders folder.

Apply

Louis Riel Bursary/PSESP Fall/Winter 2025-26 Application



Funding information and amounts

Funding amounts are based on credit hours.  Full-time students with 18 credit hours or more will receive $5000.00 and part-time students will receive $250.00 per credit hour ( example: if taking one course that is 3 credit hours the funding amount will be $750.00) 

Eligibility: 

  • You are a registered Red River citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation (or are in the process of receiving your citizenship and have a letter from our Central Registry Office confirming you have been verified).
  • You graduated from high school in 2025 or earlier. 
  • You are accepted and enrolled full-time or part-time, in-province or out-of-province, in an eligible University or College, and you are enrolled in an eligible program.
  • Have fully completed and provided all necessary documents as indicated on the online application form to be eligible for financial assistance.
  • Complete an online self-directed Metis Cultural and Heritage course. The link will be provided to you once your application has been submitted.
  • The Louis Riel Bursary is a requirement for fall/winter applications, but it is not a requirement for the spring/summer application. (Brandon Students - Please note the LRB deadline for your school is June 1st, 2025)

Please ensure that this email address, psesp.info@mmf.mb.ca, is added to your safe senders folder.

Value

CA$250.00 to CA$5,000.00

Apply
Opens
Aug 8 2025 12:00 AM (CDT)
Deadline
Mar 1 2026 11:59 PM (CST)