Internal Scholarships

Awards can fall into two categories; those controlled by Sisler and those controlled by outside organizations. In all cases awards are based upon either academics, leadership, community involvement, athletics, and/or financial need. 

Below are the scholarships/awards that are available from within Sisler.
*Please note: criteria is subject to changes from time to time* 

ANAK Liwayway Scholarship: Awarded to Filipino-Canadian students in Grade 12, who demonstrate commitment to preserving and promoting Philippine heritage.

Allan Koverzin Memorial Rugby Award: Awarded to a student involved with Sisler's Rugby team and is continuing their education at a post-secondary institution. Recipient must be a veteran of the Rugby program who demonstrates leadership and sportsmanship.

Byrdye Beckel Scholarship: Intended for a graduating student at a Winnipeg Inner City School. The basic criteria as set out by the Christmas Cheer Board are as follows: school/community involvement, economic need, and good academic standing.

Canadian Polish Athletic Club University Entrance Bursary: Recipient must be continuing education at the university level and must not be receiving any other major school award. CPAC Board to have final decision taking into consideration sportsmanship, citizenship, leadership and academic ability. Award will be dispensed upon proof of acceptance and registration at university.

Cargill Visual Arts Scholarship: Awarded to an academically qualified student (70% overall average) who plans to pursue a career in the visual arts related field through a post secondary education. The successful candidate must have clearly exhibited giftedness in the visual arts and be willing to work on an extra-curricular art project. Successful candidates will present a portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency in at least two artistic media.

Child Guidance Clinic Award of Merit: This award will be presented to a graduating student who has shown resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Chown Centennial Scholarship: Awarded to a graduating student having a minimum average of 85% on five (5) credits in a full program at the 4S/4G level. Candidate must enrol in a full program at the University of Manitoba.

Community Citizenship Award: Awarded to graduating students who have taken a leadership role and shown an active awareness and concern for the people in their school, community, and/or globally.

Dr. Davinder S. Jassal University Scholarship: Training at the University level, in pursuit of applying to the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. The entrance scholarship will be offered to the students who best fulfills the following criteria: graduating from Sisler, academic ranking and transcript, extra-curricular activities, and essay on why you want to be a physician.

Dr. G.C. Sisler Humanitarian Memorial Award: Student selected must be committed to community involvement.

Governor-General Medal & W.S.B. Post Secondary Scholarship: The medal and scholarship award is given to the graduating student with the highest academic average, Students must be going on to university/college full time.

Harry Finkle North End Award: Awarded to students graduating from Sisler High School or St. John's High School who attend the University of Manitoba. The scholarship award is based on a minimum 80% average, good attendance, and demonstrated leadership ability. The bursary is based on 70% average, good attendance and financial need.

J.C. Smythe Scholarship: Will be awarded to the student who demonstrates excellent skills in the areas of citizenship, community service or volunteer work, involvement in school sport activities and have good academic skills. The student should be enrolled or intending to enrol in a post-secondary institution.

Kathryn Degner Scholarship: Awarded to the student with the highest mark in Science and Mathematics in an all-female class.

Kevin Lamoureux MP Award: 

Korytowski Math Excellence Award: Awarded to a student with the highest mark in advanced Mathematics.

L & G Bursary: to be awarded to a student in good academic standing (65% or higher) who has given back to the community.

Lorne Richards Physics Prize: To be awarded to the graduating student achieving the highest standing in Physics 40S on their first attempt.

Margaret and Abe Barg Scholarship: Awarded to a student with financial need pursuing post-secondary studies. Recipient must not be receiving any other scholarship.

Mary and Louis Finkle Aboriginal and Immigrant Scholarship: Awarded to students graduating from Sisler, St. John's or R.B. Russell. Student's must attend the University of Manitoba. Candidates for the awards must demonstrate leadership abilities through volunteer and extracurricular activities and must have consistent attendance. Scholarship award is based on minimum average of 80% and bursary is based on a minimum average of 70%.

Platinum Jets Bursary: Awarded to the graduating athlete enrolled in a post-secondary institution. Financial need will be a consideration.

Point Douglas Community Service Awards: Citizenship is an important criteria of this award. Mr. M. Pagtakhan will select recipients from submitted forms.

Robert Coffey Memorial Sports Award: Awarded to a student involved with Sisler's Hockey or Golf Team and is continuing their education at a post-secondary institution. The recipient must demonstrate team leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport. Student must be in a position of financial need where the cost of post-secondary education will be a burden.

Samuel and Marion Doctoroff Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to the graduating student attaining the highest standing in Mathematics 40S.

Sonia and Ralph Kaplan Aboriginal and Immigrant Scholarship and Bursary: One scholarship and one bursary are awarded to students graduating from Sisler, St. John's or R.B. Russell. Students' applying must attend the University of Manitoba. Candidates for the awards must demonstrate leadership abilities through volunteer and extracurricular activities and must have consistent attendance. Scholarship is based on a minimum average of 80%, bursary is based on a minimum average of 70%.

Souchay Gossen Family Foundation Scholarship: The school will put forward the name of one student who fits the following criteria: commitment to education as evidenced by consistent attendance and good achievement, engagement to the school community as shown by participation in various extra-curricular activities such as sports teams, choir, band, clubs or other groups and possibly to the community at large as shown by volunteering or participation in community groups. The student must be in a position of financial need where the costs of a post-secondary education will pose hardship for the student or students' family. The foundation determines whether the name put forward will receive this scholarship.

Spencer Duncanson Contemporary School of Dance Scholarship:

Tallman Award: Based upon scholarships, community involvement, and general deportment.

Triskolar Scholarship Award:

Vancouver Film School Scholarships:

W.J. Sisler Memorial Award: Awarded to the runner-up for the Governor -General's Medal. Scholarship and character, as well as qualities of leadership in community and school are to be considered also.

Westland Foundation Scholarship: Established in 2009, the Westland Foundation Education Fund is dedicated to post-secondary scholarships for inner-Winnipeg students. Eligible students can apply for the scholarship if going on to Red River College, University of Manitoba or University of Winnipeg.

W.T.A. Scholarship: Awarded to a graduating student who intends to register at a post-secondary institution. Must have a minimum average of 65% and must display outstanding citizenship. Cannot be receiving any other award.

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