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Nunatsiaq News – Jim Bell Memorial Bursaries

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Inuit identity and affiliation with Nunavut or Nunavik
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary program in Broadcast Television and Radio, Communications and New Media, Journalism, or Media Studies

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for annual bursaries supporting Inuit students from Nunavut or Nunavik studying journalism and media.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Nunatsiaq News 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 Inuit student from Nunavut or Nunavik pursuing a career in storytelling and news. 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nunatsiaq News how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nunatsiaq News 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 Nunatsiaq News whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you are an Inuit student from Nunavut or Nunavik. You can be at any level of study, provided you are attending a post-secondary institution in one of these specific fields: Broadcast Television and Radio, Communications and New Media, Journalism, or Media Studies.

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

Resident of Nunavut or Quebec
Studying Broadcast Television and Radio, Communications and New Media, Journalism or Media Studies

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

Program Focus

Avoid writing a generic application.

Instead, highlight your specific passion for Northern journalism and explain why your studies in media will benefit Inuit communities.

Mention your ties to Nunavut or Nunavik clearly.

Support

Don't forget to include letters from mentors in the media industry.

Instead, provide references from editors or professors who can vouch for your technical skills in broadcasting or reporting.

Strategy

Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), do not wait until the final one.

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