Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) · National
Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC)
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous women in any post-secondary program across Canada.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) (the federal Crown corporation that insures bank deposits) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are an Indigenous woman pursuing higher education and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the focus on financial need, academic merit, and community involvement — ask Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) 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 Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
List your specific monthly expenses to prove your need.
Many applicants simply list their volunteer roles.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community using concrete examples.
Explain how your work helped others specifically.