Catherine and John Kelly · National
Catherine and John Kelly
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students across Canada with demonstrated financial need.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Catherine and John Kelly 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 from across Canada who needs extra financial help to afford your post-secondary education. You have three different 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 — ask Catherine and John Kelly how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Catherine and John Kelly 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 Catherine and John Kelly whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying education, social services, health — field of study
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.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or teacher who can specifically describe their resilience and commitment to their community.
Ask your referee to give a concrete example of your leadership.