NBCC Indigenous Student Bursary
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New Brunswick Community College · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary supporting Indigenous students from New Brunswick attending NBCC.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) 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 New Brunswick who needs extra financial help to afford your education. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask New Brunswick Community College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask New Brunswick Community College 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 New Brunswick Community College 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 statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
List your specific monthly expenses to prove your need.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic reference letter.
Winners instead use referees who can speak specifically to their resilience and commitment to their community.
Ask your referee to give a concrete example of your leadership.
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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