The Work-Study Program 2026 at the University of Manitoba provides part-time, on-campus employment opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated financial need.
The programme enables students to earn income while gaining valuable work experience and developing career-related skills throughout the academic year.
Work-Study Program Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Host Institution: University of Manitoba
- Study Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- Application Deadline: September 11, 2026
About the Work-Study Program
The University of Manitoba Work-Study Program is coordinated by the Financial Aid and Awards Office in partnership with Career Services.
The programme provides eligible students with paid, part-time employment on campus during the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 academic terms.
Work-study positions allow students to build professional skills, gain practical experience related to their field of study, and earn income to help cover educational expenses.
Program Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Paid part-time employment on campus during the academic year.
- Opportunity to gain practical work experience.
- Development of career-related and transferable skills.
- Exposure to professional work environments within the university.
- Flexible employment while completing academic studies.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Provide proof of a 2026–2027 government student aid package valued at at least CAD $2,000, or provide proof of:
- Indigenous band sponsorship.
- Métis Nation post-secondary funding.
- Disability funding.
- Be registered as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Manitoba during both:
- Fall 2026.
- Winter 2027.
- Undergraduate students must maintain at least a 60% course load (minimum of 9 credit hours per term).
- Have a minimum 2.0 institutional GPA from the previous academic session (not required for new University of Manitoba students).
- Reside in Manitoba throughout the work-study employment period.
- International students are eligible only if they can provide proof of a government student loan or financial aid package from their home country for the 2026–2027 academic year.
How to Apply
To apply for the Work-Study Program:
- Register for or log in to your UMConnect account.
- Navigate to Work-Study and select Work-Study Program Application.
- Complete and submit the Work-Study application form.
- After submission, click Accept under Action Required by You to gain access to available job postings.
- Attend the mandatory Work-Study orientation session if you are a new participant.
- Apply for suitable Work-Study positions by submitting tailored résumés and cover letters.
- Complete all application requirements before September 11, 2026.
📋 Required Documents
- Academic records (if applicable)
- Updated résumé
- Tailored cover letter for each position applied for
- Proof of government student financial aid or eligible sponsorship
- Any additional documents requested by the University of Manitoba