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Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund

For bursaries supporting Indigenous students at any level of post-secondary study who show financial need.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment at a post-secondary institution
Evidence of community involvement and contributions
Academic transcripts to demonstrate merit

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization that administers this award) 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 attending a post-secondary institution and can show that you have a genuine financial need for funding. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. 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 Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund 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 Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study. While you must show financial need to be considered, the funder may also look at your academic merit and how you have contributed to your community.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear, documented breakdown of your expenses and income gaps.

List your specific costs to show exactly why this funding is needed.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, provide letters from community leaders or teachers who can prove your involvement in and contribution to the community.

Get a reference who can give a concrete example of your leadership.

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