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Gloria Baylis Bursary

Reviewed by · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026
Next deadline
Gloria Baylis Foundation
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What you will need

  • Proof of Indigenous affiliation
  • Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program
  • Documentation of demonstrated financial need
  • Records of academic merit and performance
  • Evidence of involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students attending any post-secondary institution across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Gloria Baylis 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 with any Indigenous affiliation who is pursuing a post-secondary education. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. 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 Gloria Baylis Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Gloria Baylis 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 Gloria Baylis Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, which includes any level of study at a College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program. While the foundation primarily considers demonstrated financial need, they may also look at your academic merit, your performance in school, and how you have contributed to your community.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

    How to apply

    1. Read the award's own page

      Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

    2. Submit your application

      Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

    More details

    Financial Need

    Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

    Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your costs and gaps, then attach official documentation to prove your financial situation.

    Support

    Avoid using a generic reference letter.

    Instead, ask your referees to provide specific examples of your community involvement and leadership roles.

    Strategy

    Avoid applying only once.

    Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track each window and ensure your application is updated with your latest grades.

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    Gloria Baylis Bursary

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    Verified Aug 31, 2026
    Apply by Nov 1 No amount listed. 39 days to apply
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