Canadian Federation of University Women – Guelph 100th Anniversary Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Female Indigenous identity
• ✓ Enrollment in an academic or apprenticeship program at Conestoga College

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Canadian Federation of University Women 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 a female Indigenous student who needs financial help to continue your education. 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Canadian Federation of University Women how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Canadian Federation of University Women 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 Canadian Federation of University Women whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you are a female Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be attending any academic or apprenticeship program at any campus of Conestoga College. You must also show demonstrated 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.

• ✓ Open to college or trades students

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 a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary will cover your tuition, books, or living costs. List your specific gaps in funding to make your need undeniable.
• StrategyAvoid applying only once a year. Since this award has three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track each window. If you didn't win in the fall, refine your application and apply again in the winter.
• RealismAvoid assuming a bursary will cover 100% of your costs. Instead, use this as one piece of a larger funding puzzle. Combine this with other Indigenous-specific grants and provincial loans to ensure your full tuition is covered.

Questions students ask

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