GoodLife Fitness · National
GoodLife Fitness Indigenous Bursary
About this award
Get financial support for your post-secondary studies in health and fitness if you are an Indigenous student — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization that manages this funding) to confirm the value for your specific bursary 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 with a genuine interest in health, fitness, or physical activity. 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 through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Indspire how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They select students from a range of provinces and territories across the country. Ask Indspire 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 Indspire whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Fitness Technician, Sports and Fitness Administration/Management — 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.
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 listing your major without explaining why you care about fitness.
Winners instead share personal stories about their passion for health and physical activity to show they match the donor's goals.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak specifically to their dedication to health and wellness or their leadership in sports.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which one best aligns with your enrollment date.