CIBC Piikani Post-Secondary Bursaries
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Piikani Youth Education Foundation · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary to help cover your education costs if you are a member of the Piikani First Nation.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Piikani Youth Education Foundation 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 the Piikani First Nation who needs financial help to pay for school. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Piikani Youth Education Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Piikani Youth Education Foundation 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 Piikani Youth Education Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear breakdown of their tuition gaps and living expenses.
List exactly what the bursary will cover, such as books or transit, to show the real impact of the funds.
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or teacher who can specifically describe their resilience and connection to the Piikani community.
Ask your referee to give a concrete example of your leadership or growth.
How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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