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Climbing the Mountain Bursary

Annual bursary for Indigenous students in any post-secondary program who show financial need.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Marcia Perryman

Administered by

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary institution (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
For students with disabilities: documentation of disability
For former foster youth: proof of being a product of foster care

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Marcia Perryman 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 facing financial barriers while pursuing your education. 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 an online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Marcia Perryman how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Marcia Perryman 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 Marcia Perryman 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. You must be attending a post-secondary institution, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program, regardless of your level or program of study. You must also show demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to you if you have been a product of foster care, if you are applying to a field or program not normally associated with your gender, or if you are living with a disability.

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

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 budget showing exactly how the bursary will cover specific education costs.

List your tuition gaps and book costs explicitly.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can specifically speak to your resilience and your commitment to your community.

Ensure your referee mentions your specific Indigenous ties or lived experience.

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