New Relationship Trust Bursary

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary to help First Nations students from British Columbia cover their post-secondary education costs.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact New Relationship Trust 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 a First Nations student from British Columbia who needs financial help to pay for school. 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 beyond the focus on financial need, community involvement, and academic merit — ask New Relationship Trust Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask New Relationship Trust 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 New Relationship Trust Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, College, University, Trades — study level
• ✓ Resident of BC — provincial eligibility

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

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   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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