Hilary Pearson Award

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary supporting female Indigenous students with financial need at any post-secondary level.

The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization that manages this funding) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is for you if you are a female Indigenous student who needs extra financial help to cover your education costs. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Indspire's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Indspire how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Indspire during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Indspire whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level

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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