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Herlihey Bursary

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Unit E Investments

Administered by

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a Bachelor of Education degree program or equivalent
Documentation demonstrating financial need
Proof of attendance at a recognized college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in a Bachelor of Education program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Unit E Investments 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 career in teaching. 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 online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Unit E Investments how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Unit E Investments 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 Unit E Investments whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Education degree program (or equivalent) and show demonstrated financial need for help with your education costs.

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

Open to undergraduate students
Studying Bachelor of Education

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
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 clear budget showing exactly how the bursary will cover specific gaps in your tuition or living costs.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from professors or community leaders who can specifically vouch for your commitment to the teaching profession.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one possible to increase your chances of securing funds before they run out.

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