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The Maura Kealey Award

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of female Indigenous identity
Confirmation of enrollment in a law or nursing program
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Evidence of community involvement or contribution
Academic transcripts to demonstrate merit

About this award

Deadlines fall on February 1, August 1 and November 1 for an annual bursary for female Indigenous students studying law or nursing.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization that administers this 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. 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 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.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are a female Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be enrolled in a law or nursing program at a post-secondary institution, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. While demonstrated financial needs are the primary consideration, the reviewers may also look at your academic merit and how you have contributed to your community as a whole.

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

Studying Law or Nursing

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
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 expenses and income gaps.

List your specific tuition costs and living expenses to prove exactly why this funding is needed.

Support

Avoid using a generic reference letter.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or professors who can speak to your specific contributions to the community.

Ask your referee to give a concrete example of your leadership or service.

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