CIC Indigenous Bursary

Lakeland College

$5,000 for Indigenous students in Saskatchewan attending Lakeland College — apply by July 31 for Fall or December 15 for Winter.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 28, 2026

Total value

$5,000

Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Saskatchewan

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What you will need

Self-declared Indigenous ancestry (Status First Nation, Non-Status First-Nation, Métis, or Inuit)
Saskatchewan residency for the past 12 months
Involvement in leadership, management, and community service activities

About this award

You can receive $5,000 for your studies. 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 who has taken on leadership roles, managed projects, or served your community through volunteer work. For the Fall term, you must apply by July 31. If you are applying for the Winter term, the deadline is December 15. No specific notification date is posted publicly — check Lakeland College's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back about your application. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakeland College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is paid in two instalments: one in the fall and one in the winter. Ask Lakeland College during your application if these funds go directly to your bank account or are applied to your tuition so you can plan your cash flow. To keep the second payment, you must achieve a GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of your final grades) of 65% or better in the fall term and stay enrolled full-time for the winter term. If you are starting in the winter, you are entitled to one instalment. Confirm with Lakeland College if you can apply for this again in future years.

Who qualifies

You must be of self-declared Indigenous ancestry, which includes Status First Nation, Non-Status First-Nation, Métis, or Inuit. You must also have been a resident of Saskatchewan during the past 12 months. You can be registered on or off-campus in any undergraduate program, and it is okay if you have already completed courses at Lakeland College or another post-secondary institution. A preference is given to students entering or continuing full-time studies in designated Business, Environmental Sciences, or Trades & Technology programs (such as Accounting Technician, Process & Power Engineering, or Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation) who have a minimum entrance high school average of 65% or a college GPA (Grade Point Average) of 65% (C/2.0 average). If funds remain after these students are awarded, students from other programs who meet all other requirements will be considered.

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
Resident of Saskatchewan

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in Accounting Technician, Administrative Professional, Business Administration Certificate, Business Administration: Accounting, Business Administration: General Business, Business Administration: Marketing, Business Administration: Real Estate Appraisal & Assessment, Business Administration: Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Process & Power Engineering, Sustainable Energy Technology, Environmental Sciences Certificate, Environmental Sciences: Environmental Conservation & Reclamation, Environmental Sciences: General Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences: Land Stewardship & Conservation, Environmental Sciences: Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation, Bachelor of Applies Science: Environmental Management, Pre Employment Auto Service Technician, Pre Employment Carpentry, Pre Employment Electrical or Pre Employment Welding

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
This round closed on July 31, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

SupportAvoid providing references who only know you socially. Instead, ask a teacher, elder, or community leader who can vouch for your management skills and service. Ensure they can give a specific example of your work.
RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 is guaranteed immediately. Instead, remember that the second half depends on your fall grades. Plan your budget knowing you must maintain a 65% average to get the winter payment.

Questions students ask

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When is the deadline?

This round closed on July 31, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

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