Alexisonfire Indigenous Music Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution
• ✓ Documentation showing a need for financial contribution for educational costs
• ✓ Statement of interest or proof of study in the course of music

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for an annual bursary supporting Indigenous students in music studies.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Alexisonfire 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 attending a post-secondary institution, especially those of you pursuing music studies who need help covering your educational 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Alexisonfire how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Alexisonfire 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 Alexisonfire whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution. This award is open to you regardless of your specific Indigenous affiliation or your level of study. You will be prioritized if you are interested in the course of music study and can show that you need financial help to cover your educational costs.

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

• ✓ Studying Music

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

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

2. 2

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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