Catherine and John Kelly Indigenous Student Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Documentation of demonstrated financial need
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment at a post-secondary institution

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students from across Canada with demonstrated financial need.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Catherine and John Kelly 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 from across Canada attending a post-secondary institution and can show that you have a financial need for 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 — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Catherine and John Kelly how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Catherine and John Kelly 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 Catherine and John Kelly whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student from across Canada with any Indigenous affiliation. You can be at any level of study, provided you are attending a post-secondary institution and have demonstrated financial need. While any program is eligible, preference will be given to students studying in education, social services, and health.

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

• ✓ Studying education, social services or health

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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