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Caisse De Dépôt

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment at a post-secondary institution in Quebec
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Details regarding involvement in and contribution to the community
Proof of academic merit

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for bursaries supporting Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions in Quebec.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Caisse De Dépôt 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 attending school in Quebec and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. 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 — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Caisse De Dépôt how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Caisse De Dépôt 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 Caisse De Dépôt whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be attending a post-secondary institution located in Quebec. There are no restrictions on your program of study or your level of study; any program and any level are eligible. While you must show demonstrated financial need, preference is given to students from Northern Quebec communities, including Nunavik.

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

Resident of Quebec

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

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague summary of your costs.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your demonstrated financial need.

Support

Avoid omitting your community ties.

Instead, include letters or descriptions showing your involvement in and contribution to the community as a whole.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August 1, November 1, and February 1), apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to get your funds faster.

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