City and Colour · National
City and Colour Indigenous Student Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary supporting Indigenous students with financial need, especially those in arts and culture.
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 who needs financial help to cover your education costs. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. 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.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Arts and culture — 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.
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 budget showing exactly how the bursary will cover specific education costs, such as textbooks or tuition gaps.
The biggest mistake is submitting without a letter from a counselor or teacher.
Winners instead include a reference who can verify their financial situation and academic goals.
The biggest mistake is ignoring the three different deadlines.
Winners instead pick the deadline that best aligns with their registration cycle to ensure the funds arrive when needed most.