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CAED Resilience Bursary

For Indigenous students in youth mental health, psychology or environmental science, Manitoba preferred. Apply August 1, November 1 or February 1.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

CAED Fund

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a youth mental health, psychology, or environmental sciences program
Proof of residency or study location (to determine preference for Manitoba or Northern Ontario)

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization that administers this award) 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 dedicated to improving youth mental health or protecting the environment through your studies. 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 CAED Fund how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask CAED Fund 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 CAED Fund whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation and be enrolled in a program related to youth mental health (including psychology) and/or environmental sciences. This award is open to you regardless of your level of study. While anyone meeting the basic criteria can apply, first preference will be given to students who reside in Manitoba. Second preference will be given to students studying in Manitoba or Northern Ontario.

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

Studying youth mental health, psychology or environmental sciences

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Ask for reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Program Focus

Avoid writing a generic personal statement.

Instead, explicitly connect your studies in psychology or environmental science to the goal of supporting community resilience.

Detail exactly how your degree will help youth or the planet in your home region.

Support

Avoid providing references who only know you socially.

Instead, use professors or community leaders who can vouch for your academic discipline and your connection to Indigenous communities.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

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