CIBC – University of New Brunswick Indigenous Bursary

About this award

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 beginning an undergraduate degree program at the University of New Brunswick and can show you have financial need. You have three application deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. Please contact University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary to confirm the exact time zones and how you will be notified of the decision. 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. To keep this support for a maximum of four years, you must reapply and meet specific grades. First-year students need an average of 75%, while those receiving renewable support need a minimum 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average — a number that summarizes your overall academic achievement) or a 75% average.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Resident of NB — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying Business Administration — 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

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   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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