University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary · National
CIBC – University of New Brunswick Indigenous Bursary
About this award
Get a bursary covering up to the full cost of your undergraduate tuition at UNB — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
This bursary provides a contribution up to the cost of tuition in an undergraduate degree program. 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 starting your university journey at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and need financial help to afford your classes. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, or February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary 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. To keep this support, you must reapply. If you are receiving renewable support, which is available for a maximum of four years, you need to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average — the numerical average of your final grades) or a 75% average. 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
- Undergraduate — study level
- Resident of NB — provincial eligibility
- Studying Business Administration — field of study
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 breakdown of their tuition gaps and living costs.
List exactly why this specific amount of tuition support changes your ability to attend school.
The biggest mistake is applying without connecting to campus resources.
Winners instead reach out to the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre at UNB for guidance on admissions and course selection.
Mentioning your engagement with Indigenous student supports shows you are prepared for university life.