Les Butterworth Scholarship
Les Butterworth Scholarship and Bursary Program
About the Les Butterworth Scholarship Fund
The scholarship and bursary awards competition is offered annually and is open to CUPE Local 500 members and their families. The applications are available in May.
The program, sponsored by CUPE Local 500, helps union members and their families defray the cost of higher education.
The Scholarship fund was established in memory of Les Butterworth, a past education representative for CUPE. Les dedicated his life to making this a better world for working people.
2025 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARIES FOR LOCAL 500 MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES – APPLY TODAY!
Application deadline is Monday, June 23, 2025
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THE LOCAL 500 LES BUTTERWORTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND is inviting applications for its scholarship and bursary awards.
This year the fund is offering:
- One scholarship of $2,000
- Three bursaries of $1,000 each
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and the bursaries on the basis of good academic standing with consideration of financial need.
Eligibility:
The competition is open to Local 500 members in good standing and their families (family is defined as spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, and children in-law. Also eligible are families of disabled, retired or deceased members who were members in good standing at the time of their disability, retirement or death).
The awards are available for use in an accredited post-secondary school, college or university within Manitoba for the 2025-2026 academic year. (Awards can only be used at Canadian schools outside Manitoba when the course of studies is not offered in Manitoba).
To be eligible for an award, applicants must elect a full year’s study or the year 2025-2026. Applicants who have completed one semester or more at a post-secondary school, college or university, may also apply.
Note: Previous award winners are not eligible, but previous applicants may re-apply.
Method of selection:
A selection committee of three prominent Winnipeg citizens will review the applications and other information provided.
Closing date:
Scholarship and Bursary applications must be returned by Monday, June 23, 2025 and sent to:
Les Butterworth Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 500
203 – 275 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4M6
Phone: (204) 942-1001
Fax: (204) 956-1439
Email: amanicotto@cupe500.mb.ca
Method of selection:
A selection committee of three prominent Winnipeg citizens will review the applications and other information provided.
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Scholarship and Bursary Award Winners
The award winners for 2024 are:
Scholarship
Celina Casiano
Bursaries
Motunrayo Abunsanyo
Andrea Ramiro
Athena Singh
