CDIC Bursary
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CDIC Bursary
Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026
Nov 1, 2026
Next deadline
What you will need
- Proof of Indigenous affiliation
- Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Documentation of financial need
- Details regarding academic performance or merit
- Evidence of community involvement or contributions
About this award
Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous women attending 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 and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous woman pursuing your education at any level of study. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need as the main factor, but they also look at your grades and how you contribute to your community. 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.
Who qualifies
You qualify for this bursary if you meet these criteria: - You identify as a woman. - You have any Indigenous affiliation. - You are attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada. - You are enrolled in any program of study at any level of education.
This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.
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 summary of your expenses.
Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living costs to prove exactly why the funding is needed.
List every specific cost you are struggling to cover.
Community Leadership
Many applicants simply list their volunteer roles.
Instead, describe the actual impact you had on your community, such as how many people you helped or a specific project you led.
Use concrete numbers to show your contribution.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
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Can international students apply?
Our listing doesn't say. Check the award's own page for citizenship rules.
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