CIBC – University of New Brunswick Indigenous Bursary
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University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
Get a bursary covering up to the full cost of your undergraduate tuition at the University of New Brunswick — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
This bursary provides a contribution up to the cost of tuition in an undergraduate degree program. 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 starting an undergraduate degree at the University of New Brunswick and can show you have financial need. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, or February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary 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. You can receive renewable support for a maximum of four years. To keep the funding, you must reapply and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average — a number that summarizes your overall academic achievement) or a 75% average.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
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 clear documentation of their financial situation and explain exactly how the tuition coverage changes their ability to focus on school.
Many students forget to connect with campus resources.
Reach out to the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre at UNB (the hub for Indigenous student supports) to see if they can provide guidance or letters of support for your application.
Since preference is given to Business Administration students, those in other programs should emphasize how their specific degree contributes to their community to stand out.
Because this is distributed annually and depends on financial need, treat this as one part of your funding plan rather than your only source of tuition support.
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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