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Debra Blair Bursary
$811 Closed Oct 1
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Debra Blair Bursary
University of Winnipeg
Get $811 for Indigenous women with financial need pursuing a university education.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$811
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Open to
Manitoba
Applications are closed for this cycle
Applications are not open right now (they last closed Oct 1, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Oct 23, 2026.
Still open
7 similar awards are still open, worth up to $7,500
What you will need
- Indigenous identity
- Financial need
- Enrollment in a university education program
About this award
You can receive one of two awards valued at $811 each. 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 woman who has demonstrated financial need while pursuing your university education. You must apply by October 1, 2026. When you apply, ask University of Winnipeg how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Winnipeg how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Winnipeg 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 University of Winnipeg whether it's a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
You must be an Indigenous woman with financial need who is pursuing a university education.
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 undergraduate students
- Resident of Manitoba
How to apply
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
This round closed on October 1, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.
Tips for applying
- Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about your situation. Instead, use specific examples of your expenses and income gaps. Provide a clear breakdown of your monthly costs to show why you need this support.
- RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your tuition. Instead, view this $811 as a helpful supplement to other grants and loans. Research other Indigenous-specific awards at University of Winnipeg to build a full funding package.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.
When is the deadline?
This round closed on October 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.
Can international students apply?
Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.
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