CIBC Queen’s University Bursaries

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Demonstrated financial need
• ✓ Enrollment in Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Computing (Honours), or Concurrent Education/Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Queen s University

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Queen s 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 managing financial challenges while pursuing a degree in science or computing. 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 online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Queen s University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Queen s 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. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Queen s University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending Queen s University. You must show demonstrated financial need and be enrolled in one of these professional or undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines: Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Computing (Honours), or Concurrent Education/Bachelor of Science (Honours).

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
• ✓ Studying Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Computing (Honours) or Concurrent Education/Bachelor of Science (Honours)

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 statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear, documented breakdown of your expenses and income gaps to prove your financial need.
• StrategyAvoid applying only once a year. Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track each window to maximize your chances.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed based on identity alone. Because this is a bursary for specific STEM programs, you must ensure your program of study exactly matches the honours degrees listed.

Questions students ask

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