Manitoba Blue Cross Indigenous Northern Scholarships

About this award

Get up to $5,000 for Indigenous students pursuing social work or counselling degrees with deadlines on August 1, November 1, and February 1.

You can receive one of three bursaries: a $5,000 award for those in a PhD program, a $5,000 award for those in a BSW (Bachelor of Social Work — an undergraduate degree in social work), or a $3,000 award for those in the Aboriginal & Northern Counselling Certificate Program. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student dedicated to building a career in social work and counselling. You have three application deadlines to meet: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask Indspire (the organization managing the funding) how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through their portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Manitoba Blue Cross how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Manitoba Blue Cross 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 Manitoba Blue Cross whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary, Graduate, Certificate — study level
• ✓ Studying social work, counselling — field of study

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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