Cando Rail · National
Cando Spirit Scholarship
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for one of two annual bursaries available to Indigenous students across Canada.
The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact Cando Rail 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 who has shown a strong work ethic and a commitment to helping your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Cando Rail how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They distribute two (2) bursaries annually. Ask Cando Rail 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 are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Cando Rail whether it is 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 simply stating you need money without proof.
Winners instead provide a clear budget or letter from a social worker showing exactly why the funds are needed.
Attach a detailed breakdown of your tuition and living costs to prove your gap.
Many students just list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community, such as a specific project they led.
Write a short paragraph about one time you helped others succeed.