Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund · National
Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary based on financial need for Indigenous students in any program of study.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund 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 facing financial hurdles while pursuing your education. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the focus on financial need, community contribution, and academic merit. 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.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
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 detailed budget showing exactly where their funding gaps are and how this bursary solves a specific problem.
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders that prove their involvement in and contribution to the community as a whole.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), apply for the earliest one possible to get your funds sooner.