The Westland Foundation Education Fund (WFEF)
Through the efforts of many people, more than $2 million have been raised for the Westland Foundation Education Fund (WFEF).
Over $2 million has been raised for the Westland Foundation Education Fund (WFEF), which is managed in partnership with RRC Polytech, the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, and The Winnipeg Foundation.
Scholarships are awarded based on students' grades (80% or higher for the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg; 70% for RRC Polytech). The goal is to provide scholarships that cover tuition for students’ entire undergraduate education.
Scholarship Criteria
To apply for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
-Attend an inner-Winnipeg school (link to page with list of schools)
-Complete grade 12 in 2023-24, 2024-2025, 2025-2026
-Plan to attend and enroll full time at RRC Polytech, University of Winnipeg, or University of Manitoba
How the funding works
Funding is provided based on marks.
If students earn 80% or higher (or 70% in some cases) in grades 7–12, students will receive at least $50 per mark. This money will be available to use for tuition at RRC Polytech, University of Winnipeg, or University of Manitoba.
Scholarship recipients do not receive the money directly or as a cheque. The Foundation directs the school to transfer the funds to your student account.
If the student doesn't go to post-secondary school right after high school, the money will stay in trust for up to 30 months. After 30 months, the funds will return to the Foundation to help other students.