Hamlin Family Fund Bursary

Lakehead University

Get $4,825 for students of Indigenous Ancestry in any year of any program.

Published by · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value
$4,825
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Level
Post-secondary
Open to
Ontario

Applications are closed for this cycle

Applications are not open right now (they last closed Oct 15, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Oct 23, 2026.

Still open

8 similar awards are still open, worth up to $3,000

Browse all open awards →

What you will need

  • Indigenous Ancestry
  • Financial need
  • Answer to supplemental question: Were you a graduate of a Lakehead University Native Entry or Access Program?

About this award

You can receive a $4,825 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a student of Indigenous Ancestry who has demonstrated financial need and maintained satisfactory academic achievement. You must apply by October 15, 2026. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead University 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 Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a student of Indigenous Ancestry registered in any year of any program at Lakehead University. You must show financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. A preference will be given to you if you are a graduate of one of Lakehead University's Indigenous Transition Year Programs.

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

  • Open to post-secondary students
  • Resident of Ontario

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. This round closed on October 15, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • Financial NeedAvoid providing vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, use specific examples of your expenses and income gaps. List your monthly costs clearly to show why you need this funding.
  • SupportAvoid submitting references that only know you socially. Instead, use a professor or community leader who can speak to your academic achievement. Ask them to highlight your persistence in your studies.
  • StrategyAvoid ignoring the supplemental question about transition programs. Instead, clearly state if you graduated from a Lakehead University Native Entry or Access Program. This is a priority factor for the selection committee.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on October 15, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

Similar awards

Share this award

FundMyCourse.ca · checked Oct 23, 2026

Hamlin Family Fund Bursary

$4,825 Closed Oct 15

fundmycourse.ca/scholarships/hamlin-family-fund-bursary

Screenshot or copy to share
$4,825 Closed Oct 15
Next round