CIBC – Mount Allison Indigenous Student Bursaries

What you will need

• ✓ Full-time enrollment at Mount Allison University
• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Being in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of undergraduate study
• ✓ Application submitted by one of the three deadlines: August 1, November 1, or February 1

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Mount Allison University 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 with any Indigenous affiliation who is currently navigating the costs of your upper-year undergraduate studies. 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, a student portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the university prioritizes demonstrated financial need. Other factors like your academic merit, performance, and how you contribute to your community may also be considered. Ask Mount Allison University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Mount Allison University 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. These bursaries may be renewed, but you must reapply. Renewal conditions aren't listed in full — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Mount Allison University what specific requirements you need to maintain to stay eligible.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be enrolled full time at Mount Allison University and be in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of undergraduate study. While the university considers academic merit and community involvement, demonstrated financial need will be the primary consideration for selection.

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 undergraduate 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 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.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed based on identity alone. Because financial need is the primary driver, you should treat this as a competitive application and prepare a strong case for your economic situation.

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