Okanagan College / CIBC Indigenous Health & Social Development Bursaries
$ 2,200
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Okanagan College / CIBC Indigenous Health & Social Development Bursaries
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
$2.2K
Total value
Aug 1
Deadline
About this award
Get $2,200 to help cover your education costs if you are an Indigenous student in a health or social development program at Okanagan College — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
You can receive a $2,200 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a career in health or social development. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Okanagan College's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Okanagan College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds, though they distribute 5 bursaries per year at $2,200 each. Ask Okanagan 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 Okanagan College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Aboriginal Community Support Worker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Years 1 and 2), Certified Dental Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Healthcare Assistant, Human Kinetics / Kinesiology, Human Services Work, Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, Therapist Assistant — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Financial Need
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Strategy
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the $2,200 will cover specific gaps in their tuition, books, or living expenses.
Support
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or instructors who can specifically vouch for their commitment to health and social development.
Strategy
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Strategy
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track each window and re-apply if the source allows it.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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