Voices Scholarship Program

Voices Scholarship Program

The Voices Scholarship Program consists of five awards: The Voices Bursary, the Marie Christian Award, The Allan Mowat Kids-In-Need (KIN) Fund, and the Reaching for the Stars Scholarship:


The Voices Bursary is made possible through the fundraising efforts of Voices members and staff, and donations from the public.  Administered by The Winnipeg Foundation, this award of $1000 is given to a youth in or from care from any community in Manitoba, in recognition and celebration of how far you’ve come, and where you’re headed.

The Allan Mowat Kids-In-Need (KIN) Fund is for a young person in/from care that is pursuing post-secondary in trades. This award is administered by The Winnipeg Foundation*.

The Marie Christian Award (also known as the Lemonade Award) is a $1000 award is given to youth in or from care who embody leadership qualities including integrity, compassion, kindness, and bold audacity. Additional consideration will be given to youth who exhibit a positive attitude and determination to take sour circumstances and create delicious opportunities.

The Reaching for the Stars Scholarship, valued at $500, will be awarded to one female recipient in or from care in Manitoba who is attending post-secondary education, to help that young woman reach for the stars and obtain her highest aspirations.  The scholarship is sponsored by Chapter H of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) of Winnipeg, Manitoba. 

Click here to download your copy of the 2026-2027 Voices Scholarship Program application.

Remember to save your copy to your device before filling it in. If you would prefer a paper copy be mailed to you, send us an email at ask@voices.mb.ca.  Application deadline: 10 am, August 31st, 2026.