Practical Nursing Bursary
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Practical Nursing Bursary
Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026
Nov 1, 2026
Next deadline
What you will need
- Proof of Indigenous affiliation
- Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary Practical Nursing program
- Documentation of demonstrated financial need
About this award
Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a bursary awarded each year to Indigenous students in post-secondary Practical Nursing programs.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization providing the funding) 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 pursuing a career in nursing and need financial support to cover your education 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 an online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Indspire how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Indspire 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 Indspire whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be enrolled in a post-secondary Practical Nursing program. While open to all qualifying students, preference will be given to one (1) female and one (1) male student studying in Ontario who can show demonstrated financial need.
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 Ontario
- Studying Practical Nursing
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
Financial Need
Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.
Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses.
List your specific monthly shortfall to prove your need.
Support
Avoid using a generic character reference.
Instead, use a professor or clinical instructor who can speak to your performance in the Practical Nursing program.
Get a letter that confirms your academic reliability.
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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 November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
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Can international students apply?
Our listing doesn't say. Check the award's own page for citizenship rules.
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