Joy Family Giving Fund Bursary

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary supporting Indigenous students from southern Alberta in any post-secondary program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Tides Canada Foundation Joy Family Giving Fund 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 southern Alberta, especially those from Blackfoot communities such as Blood, Piikani, Siksika, and T’suu T’ina, who need financial help with education costs. You have three application 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 online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Tides Canada Foundation Joy Family Giving Fund how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Tides Canada Foundation Joy Family Giving Fund 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 Tides Canada Foundation Joy Family Giving Fund whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Resident of AB — provincial eligibility

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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