Telus Student Bursary

About this award

Apply by November 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students aged 17 to 29 who are pursuing an undergraduate degree and facing critical financial need.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact TELUS Friendly Future 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 youth who is dedicated to giving back to your community and needs financial support to pursue higher education. You must apply by November 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back, whether by email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask TELUS Friendly Future Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask TELUS Friendly Future 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 TELUS Friendly Future Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — 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

   Draft and revise your essays~10 hours

   Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.

3. 3

   Submit by November 1, 2025~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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