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City and Colour Indigenous Student Bursary

Bursary for Indigenous post-secondary students, with priority for arts and culture programs.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous Affiliation
Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution
Documentation demonstrating financial need
Details of your program of study (especially if in arts and culture)

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact City and Colour 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 attending a post-secondary institution and can show that you have a 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 a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask City and Colour how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask City and Colour 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 City and Colour 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 a post-secondary institution. This award is open to any level of study. You must have demonstrated financial need to qualify. While open to various programs, you will be prioritized if you are pursuing a path in arts and culture courses.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Studying Arts and culture

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
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 financial need.

List your specific costs to show exactly why this bursary is necessary.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from mentors or teachers who can speak to your dedication to your studies and your community.

Ask a professor to highlight your growth and potential.

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