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The Doris and Junor Chin STEM Bursary

Bursary for Indigenous students in STEM programs, with preference for female students.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Jasmine Lyn

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary institution (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
Proof of study in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program
Documentation of demonstrated financial need

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Jasmine Lyn 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 STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and need help covering 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 Jasmine Lyn how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Jasmine Lyn 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 Jasmine Lyn 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 attending a post-secondary institution, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be studying in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program and show demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to female students studying in STEM programs.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Studying STEM, science, technology, engineering or mathematics

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 shortfall to show exactly why this bursary is needed.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak specifically to your persistence in challenging STEM courses.

Ask a professor to highlight your technical aptitude and resilience.

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