Tourmaline Indigenous Student Bursaries

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for annual financial awards if you are an Indigenous student from Alberta or British Columbia with financial need.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Tourmaline 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 from a home community in Alberta or British Columbia who needs financial help to afford school. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Tourmaline how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline 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 AB, BC — 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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