The Yvonne Mercer Indigenous Student Bursary

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary to help cover your post-secondary education costs if you are an Indigenous student with financial need.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Yvonne Mercer 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 who needs extra financial help to pay for your schooling. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Yvonne Mercer's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Yvonne Mercer how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Yvonne Mercer 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 Yvonne Mercer whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Resident of MB, BC, NL — provincial eligibility

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

   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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