CDIC Bursary

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous women in any post-secondary program across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) 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 woman pursuing post-secondary education and can show you have a financial need for extra funding. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the provider considers financial need as the main factor along with your grades and community involvement. Ask Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) 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 Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level

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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