The Maura Kealey Award

About this award

Apply by February 1, August 1, or November 1 for an annual bursary for female Indigenous students studying law or nursing.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The Maura Kealey Award 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 a female Indigenous student pursuing a career in law or nursing and can show you have financial need. You have three deadlines to choose from: February 1, August 1, and November 1. 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 beyond the focus on financial need, community contribution, and academic merit — ask The Maura Kealey Award how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Maura Kealey Award 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 Maura Kealey Award whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Studying Law, Nursing — 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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