MAC Cosmetics/VIVA GLAM Indigenous Bursary
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MAC Cosmetics · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or 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 MAC Cosmetics 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 pursuing your education at a post-secondary level and can show a need for financial support. You have three 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, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask MAC Cosmetics how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask MAC Cosmetics 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 MAC Cosmetics whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is providing a vague summary of your expenses.
Winners instead provide a detailed breakdown of their tuition gaps and living costs to prove exactly why the funds are needed.
List every specific cost you cannot cover.
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or teachers who can give concrete examples of your contributions to the community.
Ask your referee to describe a specific project you led.
How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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