Catherine and John Kelly Indigenous Student Bursary

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or 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. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. 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.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Studying education, social services, health — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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