Bobby Bird Memorial Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Complete the application through the First Nations University of Canada scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive $850. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student from Saskatchewan who is facing financial need. You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask First Nations University of Canada how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask First Nations University of Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask First Nations University of Canada 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 First Nations University of Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student in the Province of Saskatchewan who demonstrates financial need.

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

• ✓ Resident of Saskatchewan

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

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

2. 2

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing only a total income number. Instead, explain the specific challenges you face that make this funding necessary. Describe how this $850 will impact your ability to stay in school.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to access the portal. Instead, create your account on the First Nations University of Canada scholarship site early. This ensures you have time to fix any technical issues before October 31.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of funding. Instead, look for other bursaries at First Nations University of Canada that match your identity. Combining smaller awards is often the best way to cover your full costs.

Questions students ask

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