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Western University Indigenous Student Bursaries

For Indigenous undergraduate or graduate students at Western University who show financial need.

Reviewed by · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026
Next deadline

What you will need

  • Proof of Indigenous affiliation
  • Proof of enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at Western University
  • Documentation demonstrating financial need

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Western University 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 with any Indigenous affiliation 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, a student portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Western University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Western University 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 Western University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Western University. You must also show demonstrated financial need to receive this funding.

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

  • Open to graduate or undergraduate students
  • Resident of Ontario

How to apply

  1. Read the award's own page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. 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 breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses.

List your specific monthly shortfall to prove your need.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

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

Ask a professor or community leader to highlight your resilience.

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Western University Indigenous Student Bursaries

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Verified Aug 31, 2026
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