CN Indigenous Bursaries

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for bursaries supporting Indigenous students from across Canada attending post-secondary institutions.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact CN 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 any across Canada who is managing the costs of post-secondary education while demonstrating financial need. 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask CN how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask CN 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 CN 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 transportation, engineering, IT, business management, law, marketing — 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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