This scholarship is established from the estate of Alberta Shearer Loeb (B.A., United College, 1941). It will be awarded annually to a student with scholastic ability and financial need who has completed First Year (30 credit hours), is entering Second Year, and who is continuing studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at The University of Winnipeg. Preference may be given to a student majoring in the Humanities.
Founded in 1871, The University of Winnipeg is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Winnipeg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Manitoba. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Manitoba, The University of Winnipeg (UofW) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Winnipeg (UofW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 148 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.