Michel Doreen Bell Bursary · National
Doreen Bell Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in mental health services programs across Canada.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Michel Doreen Bell Bursary 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 dedicated to improving mental health services in your community. 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 — whether it is by email, phone, or a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Michel Doreen Bell Bursary how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Michel Doreen Bell Bursary 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 Michel Doreen Bell Bursary 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 Mental Health Services — 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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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.
Many students simply list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on others in their community.
Write a short story about one person you helped through your mental health work.