Piikani Youth Education Foundation · National
CIBC Piikani Post-Secondary Bursaries
About this award
Get financial support for your post-secondary education costs if you are a Piikani First Nation member with a 2.0 GPA or 64% average — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
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 these are bursaries, 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 needs help covering the costs of going to college or university. 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 — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. 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. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 will cover specific gaps in their tuition or living costs.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic reference letter.
Winners instead ask their referees to provide specific examples of their resilience and commitment to the Piikani community.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline to apply.
Since there are three windows (August 1, November 1, and February 1), apply during the earliest one that fits your school start date to increase your chances.