City and Colour Indigenous Student Bursary

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

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous Affiliation
Enrollment in a post-secondary institution
Details of your program of study (especially if in arts and culture)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in Arts and culture

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid 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.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the priority category. Instead, emphasize your connection to arts and culture in your application if you fit that profile. Even if your main degree isn't in arts, mention any related coursework or cultural projects you lead.
RealismAvoid treating this as a guaranteed source of funding. Instead, apply for multiple bursaries simultaneously to ensure your tuition is covered. Use this as one piece of a larger financial plan.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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