The Maura Kealey Award
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The Maura Kealey Award · National
The Maura Kealey Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 18, 2026
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Aug 1
Deadline
About this award
Apply by February 1, August 1, or November 1 for an annual award supporting 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 the legal or healthcare fields. You can apply by three different deadlines: February 1, August 1, or November 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — 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
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.
Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Financial Need
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Strategy
Winners instead provide a clear, documented breakdown of their tuition gaps and living expenses to prove their financial need.
Support
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders that specifically describe their contributions to the Indigenous community.
Strategy
The biggest mistake is applying only once a year.
Strategy
Since there are three separate deadlines (February 1, August 1, and November 1), you should track each window to maximize your chances.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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