Scotiabank Indigenous Bursary

About this award

Get $8,800 a year for up to five years if you are an Indigenous student attending OCAD University — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.

You can receive $8,800 per year. For the first 4 years of the scholarship, four awards of $8,800 each are distributed annually. In year 5 of the program, two awards of $8,800 each are given. 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 your education at OCAD University (Ontario College of Art and Design University). You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask OCAD University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask OCAD University 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 OCAD University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Post Secondary — study level

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

   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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