Sienna for Seniors Foundation Bursary
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Sienna for Seniors Foundation · National
Sienna for Seniors Foundation Bursary
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
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Total value
Aug 1
Deadline
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in Nursing or Personal Support Worker programs.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Sienna for Seniors 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 an Indigenous student pursuing a career in healthcare, specifically in nursing or senior care support. You have three different 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 — ask Sienna for Seniors Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Sienna for Seniors 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 Sienna for Seniors Foundation 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 Nursing, Personal Support Worker (PSW) — 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.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Program Focus
The biggest mistake is writing a generic essay about wanting to help people.
Strategy
Winners instead focus on their specific passion for geriatric care or nursing and explain why they want to serve seniors.
Strategy
Mention your connection to the community to show you fit the foundation's mission.
References
The biggest mistake is using a general teacher who doesn't know your clinical work.
Strategy
Winners instead provide a reference from a placement supervisor or a healthcare professional who can vouch for your bedside manner and reliability.
Strategy
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline of the year.
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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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