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The Four Oaks Foundation Indigenous Bursary

For funding to help Indigenous students across Canada cover education costs at any post-secondary level.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation demonstrating financial need
Proof of enrollment in a Canadian college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Four Oaks 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 with a demonstrated financial need who wants to pursue higher education. 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 Four Oaks Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need primarily, but they may also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. This includes any level of study at a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must show that you have a financial need for help with your education costs.

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

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 detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funding is needed.

Support

Avoid submitting a generic reference letter.

Instead, ask your referees to provide specific examples of your involvement in and contribution to the community.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to get your funding sorted sooner.

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