The Canadian Medical Foundation Bursaries for Indigenous Medical Students

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for one of five awards supporting Indigenous medical students across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The Canadian Medical 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 medical degree and can show that you need financial help to complete your studies. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, or 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 beyond the focus on financial need, academic merit, and community involvement — ask The Canadian Medical Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Canadian Medical 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 The Canadian Medical 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 Medicine — field of study

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

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   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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