Acomi Student Bursary Program

The African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI) offers financial support to high school, university and college students from the African community on an annual basis (i.e. for each academic year: September to June). The program called the “Acomi Student Bursary Program” supports youth of African heritage attending post-secondary institutions (university or college) in Manitoba.

Applicants must satisfy the following Criteria:

• Applicants must be members of the African Community.
• Applicants must show academic promise and potential for success at the Collegiate or at the University.
• Applicants must be recommended by a representative from their respective communities.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be admitted to a University or a College in Manitoba; pursuing a degree or a    professional diploma program.
• All bursary recipients must be registered for courses as full-time students during the academic year specified for the award.

Value:

• The bursary support will cover the cost of tuition and fees for up to $2000.

Procedures:

• All students must apply to and be admitted to a University or a College in Manitoba as appropriate;
• All students should complete the Bursary Application Form;
• All students should obtain a recommendation from a representative of their community.

Deadline:

• Applications are received between June-August before the start of the academic year. Completed Applications and Recommendation Forms should be submitted by 31st. August to:

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