Winkler Co-op Scholarship Program 2024

Winkler Co-op’s Mission is to impact the community through service excellence, meaningful relationships, and a generous spirit.

Through our scholarship program, we aim to support the future of our community and the youth who exemplify our core values.

Recognition will be awarded to 5 students across our trading area* pursuing post-secondary education, all who can demonstrate the value of our local community along with our other core values (Integrity, Excellence, and Sustainability).
A monetary amount of $1000 will be awarded to each winner.

*Our trading area: Winkler, Morden, Lowe Farm, Rosetown, Rosenort, St. Joseph and nearby surrounding communities.

Please read the rules and regulations prior to submitting.

You can submit your application by filling out the online application using the link: https://form.jotform.com/240428693709061

Application Rules and Requirements

1. Recipient must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the
2024/2025 academic calendar year, and has graduated from high school in 2024 or 2023. 

2. The applicant’s immediate family member (parent or legal
guardian) must be an active member of Winkler Co-op for a minimum of one
year and must have had purchases during the previous fiscal year in excess of
$1500. (Rule does not apply to members from communities where Winkler Co-op
has recently begun operations – Rosenort, St. Joseph)

3. All scholarships must be used for the educational purposes stated or the awarded
sum must be returned to Winkler Co-op.

4. The selection of the successful applicant is strictly at the discretion of the Winkler
Co-op officials sitting on the scholarship committee.

5. No additional supporting documents other than the following will be accepted
and reviewed by the committee:

• The applicants school transcripts from grade 11 and partial grade 12
• Two community reference letters
• Max. 500 word essay (approx. 2 pages double spaced) describing your future goals and community involvement:
  • The essay must be typed and in size 12 Times New Roman Font.
  • Please include the word count on the bottom of your essay.
  • Handwritten essay submissions will not be accepted

6. Deadline for handing in scholarship applications is May 23rd of the applicants Grade 12 year. The successful applicant will be notified in writing in early June.

7. The successful applicant will receive the scholarship funds on presentation of a
letter of acceptance from the admissions office of the institution, and subsequent
proof of full-time course enrollment.

Reach out to marketing@winkler.crs with any questions on the above conditions.