Category: Scholarships

BU First Choice for Local High School Grads

BRANDON, MB – Brandon University (BU) remains a top draw for local high school students, according to a survey done by the Brandon Sun newspaper.
BU students, fall 2012
The Sun questioned 460 students graduating this year from Brandon’s three high schools: Vincent Massey, Neelin and Crocus Plains.

BU Honours Graduates at Convocation 2013

BRANDON, MB – Clothed in traditional cap and gown, 558 students received their degrees during graduation exercises at Brandon University (BU) on Friday, May 31st. Capacity crowds of more than 2500 people cheered the grads, during morning and afternoon programs in BU’s Healthy Living Centre.

Newsman Lloyd Robertson Receives BU Degree

BRANDON, MB – Canada’s preeminent television journalist Lloyd Robertson will be given an honourary Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), during Convocation at Brandon University on May 31st, 2013.
Robertson is one of the most trusted faces in TV news, spending 35 years as Chief Anchor and Senior Editor of the country’s most-watched national newscast, CTV National News.

Respected Public Servant is New Chancellor

BRANDON, MB – Brandon University (BU) is pleased to announce that a Harvard educated financier, senior public sector manager and national expert on health systems has been appointed as Chancellor.
Michael Decter is President and CEO of the investment company LDIC Inc., author of eight books and popular lecturer with the National Speakers Bureau.

Deadline Extension For Select Entrance Scholarships

Attention Entering Students:
The deadline for applying for the following awards has been extended to March 31, 2013:

Charles W. Burns Scholarship in Pre-Medicine
Donald Burns and Louise Berlin Family Scholarships in the Geosciences
John & Catherine Robbins Entrance Scholarships
Simplot Canada Ltd. Entrance Scholarships
Terry Penton Memorial Scholarship
E. Jay Watson Memorial Entrance Scholarship
Sarah Harriet Hall Memorial Academic Scholarships
IBEW Local 2034 – CFL Manitoba Council Commemorative Scholarship
G.F. MacDowell Entrance Scholarships in Political Science
Delamater-Wood 50th Anniversary Scholarship
Afghanistan Mission Memorial Awards

Also, the deadline for the Xerox Canada Award has been extended to May 10, 2013 because of a registration requirement.

Huge Increase in New Student Applications

BRANDON, MB – New student applications to Brandon University (BU) have jumped 20%, to the highest level in four years.
Figures released today by BU’s Admissions Department show that 636 persons have applied to attend the University as new students beginning this fall.