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Wesley M Nicol Foundation Bursary

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of residency in the greater Ottawa area
Documentation demonstrating financial need
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary program

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in the greater Ottawa area with financial need.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Wesley M Nicol Foundation 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 living in the greater Ottawa area who needs extra financial help to cover your education costs. 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 a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Wesley M Nicol Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Wesley M Nicol Foundation 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 Wesley M Nicol Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and live in the greater Ottawa area. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study. You must also show demonstrated financial need to be considered.

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

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
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 clear budget showing exactly where your funding gaps are and how this bursary fills you.

List your specific tuition and living costs to prove your need.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak specifically to your community involvement or academic persistence.

Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your leadership.

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