Education and Indigenous Languages Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for bursaries and scholarships for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in Ontario.

The Ontario Ministry of Education doesn't post a fixed dollar amount for these awards — contact them to confirm the value for your specific bursary or scholarship before you apply. As these are bursaries and scholarships, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit learner pursuing a career in education or preserving Indigenous languages. You have three application deadlines to meet: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the Ontario Ministry of Education how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the Ontario Ministry of Education 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 the Ontario Ministry of Education whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying Indigenous languages post-secondary programs, education-focused post-secondary programs — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by November 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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