Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union · National
Coast Capital Indigenous Student Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students living or studying in British Columbia. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union 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 lives or studies in British Columbia and wants to pursue your education regardless of your field of study. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union 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 Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of BC — provincial eligibility
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 giving a generic description of your background.
Winners instead share specific stories about their connection to their community and how this funding helps them give back.
Describe your unique Indigenous heritage and local ties in BC.
The biggest mistake is submitting a basic letter of enrollment.
Winners instead provide letters from community leaders or elders that vouch for their character and goals.
Get a reference who can speak to your leadership within your community.