E. Jay Watson Memorial Bursary

Awarded based on financial need to an entering student who comes from within the following designated region of rural Manitoba: a) West: Saskatchewan border; b) South: US border; c) North: southwestern part of Lake Manitoba and southern end of Lake Winnipegosis, including the Swan River Valley; and d) East: provincial highway 34. Preference will be given to a student from a farming or agribusiness background. The student must be registered in at least 30 credit hours. The recipient may hold the award in subsequent years to a maximum of four times. To do so, they must demonstrate continued financial need by filling out a bursary application each year, and they must remain registered in 30 credit hours. One new bursary will be awarded each year.