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Mawer Indigenous Student Bursary

Flexible financial support for one or more Indigenous students in any post-secondary program —

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary education program

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Mawer Investment Management Ltd. 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 identify as an Indigenous student seeking flexible funding to help cover your educational 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 Mawer Investment Management Ltd. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Mawer Investment Management Ltd. 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 Mawer Investment Management Ltd. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this bursary if you are one of one or more Indigenous students enrolled in any post-secondary education program. There are no restrictions on your specific program of study or your level of study.

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

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

Identity

Avoid providing a generic bio.

Instead, share a personal story about your Indigenous heritage and how this flexible funding removes a specific barrier to your education.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community elders or instructors who can speak to your specific strengths and cultural connection.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to get your funding sorted sooner.

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