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Canadian Federation of University Women – Guelph 100th Anniversary Bursary

For Indigenous women at Conestoga College in any program or apprenticeship who show financial need.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of female Indigenous identity
Confirmation of enrollment in an academic or apprenticeship program at Conestoga College
Documentation demonstrating financial need

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — 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 own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Resident of Ontario

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid 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.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from instructors or community leaders who can speak specifically to your perseverance and goals.

Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your dedication to your studies.

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