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Kaatza Foundation Award

Bursary for Indigenous students in any post-secondary program, with preference for BC students.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
Documentation demonstrating financial need
Proof of Indigenous affiliation

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Kaatza 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 has a demonstrated financial need for help with education costs. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Kaatza Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Kaatza 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 Kaatza Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be attending a post-secondary institution, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study, your level of study, or your specific Indigenous affiliation. You must show demonstrated financial need to qualify. While anyone meeting these criteria can apply, preference will be given to students from British Columbia.

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

Resident of British Columbia

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 breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses.

List your specific monthly shortfall to prove your need.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak directly to your financial struggles and academic persistence.

Ask a teacher or community leader to highlight your resilience.

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