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CIBC Piikani Post-Secondary Bursaries

Bursaries for Indigenous students from the Piikani First Nation in any program of study. Three rounds a year: August 1, November 1 and February 1.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of membership in the Piikani First Nation
Transcripts showing a GPA of 2.0 or an average grade of 64 or higher
Documentation demonstrating financial need for education costs

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Piikani Youth Education Foundation 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 the Piikani First Nation who has a demonstrated financial need for help with your education costs. 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 Piikani Youth Education Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Piikani Youth Education Foundation 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 Piikani Youth Education Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student from the Piikani First Nation. You can be in any program of study at any level of study. To qualify, you must show a demonstrated financial need for help with education costs and have a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 or an average grade of 64 or higher.

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 Alberta

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
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 breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your demonstrated financial need.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or teachers who can speak specifically to your resilience and academic potential.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply for the earliest one possible to get your funding sorted sooner.

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