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Allstate Canada Bursary

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary program

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for one of two awards supporting Indigenous students in any program of study.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Allstate Canada to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing your education at any level. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Allstate Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Note that they typically support two Indigenous students through the Building Brighter Futures program. Ask Allstate Canada during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Allstate Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. You may also be paired with a one-on-one mentorship program. Ask Allstate Canada whether mentorship is still attached to this award before you count on it.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Identity

Avoid providing a generic bio.

Instead, share specific stories about your Indigenous heritage and how your education will help your community.

Write about your unique connection to your culture.

Support

Avoid ignoring the mentorship aspect.

Instead, express a genuine desire to learn from a professional mentor.

Mention why having a one-on-one mentor would help you succeed in your specific program.

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