Bob Bunting Bursary
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Bob Bunting Bursary
Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026
Nov 1, 2026
Next deadline
Joan Willingham
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What you will need
- Proof of Indigenous affiliation
- Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary institution
- Proof of study in a creative arts program (e.g., Drama, Visual Arts, Film, Music, Fashion, or Dance)
- Documentation of demonstrated financial need
About this award
Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for this annual bursary supporting Indigenous students in creative arts programs.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Joan Willingham 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 are an Indigenous student pursuing a path in the creative arts, such as music, dance, or visual arts, and you have experienced financial hardship. 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 an online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Joan Willingham how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Joan Willingham 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 Joan Willingham whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution at any level of study. You must be studying in the creative arts, which includes fields such as Drama/Theatre Arts, Visual and Fine Arts, Film/Video Production, Music, Fashion Design, and Dance. Additionally, you must show demonstrated financial need.
This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.
- Studying Creative Arts, Drama/Theatre Arts, Visual and Fine Arts, Film/Video Production, Music, Fashion Design or Dance
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
Creative Arts
Avoid providing a generic list of classes.
Instead, describe how your specific art form connects to your Indigenous culture and why it is necessary for your life to thrive.
Share a specific project or goal you have for your portfolio.
Support
Avoid submitting a basic financial statement without context.
Instead, provide a personal letter explaining your financial need and how this bursary removes a specific barrier to your education.
Strategy
Avoid applying only once.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
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Can international students apply?
Our listing doesn't say. Check the award's own page for citizenship rules.
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