D R Directional · National
D R Directional
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary for Indigenous students from Treaty areas 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10 who show financial need.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact D R Directional 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 from a Treaty area who needs extra financial support to stay in school. 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 D R Directional how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask D R Directional 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 D R Directional 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 engineering, math, science — 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 fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
List your specific monthly expenses to prove your need.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or teacher who can specifically describe their resilience and academic growth.
Ask your referee to mention your specific goals in your field of study.