Iron City Fishing Club Bursaries

Funding available to Indigenous students attending any post-secondary program across Canada.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada (preference for students from Moose Deer Point First Nation)

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Demonstrated financial need
Enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
Records of academic merit and performance
Involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Iron City Fishing Club 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 with demonstrated financial need who wants to honor the historical connection between the club and Indigenous peoples of Georgian Bay. 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, phone, or through the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the club considers financial need as the main factor along with your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask Iron City Fishing Club how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Iron City Fishing Club 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 Iron City Fishing Club whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. This includes any level of study in a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. While the award is open to any Indigenous affiliation, the club uses a preference system: first preference goes to students from Moose Deer Point First Nation, and second preference goes to students from Beausoleil First Nation. If no students from those two communities apply, the club will consider students from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory or Wasauksing First Nation.

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 college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your demonstrated financial need.
Community LeadershipMany applicants simply list their volunteer hours. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on your community and how your education will help you give back to your people.
StrategySince there are three separate deadlines (August, November, and February), do not wait until the final one. Applying in the earlier windows may increase your chances if funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
RealismBecause this award prioritizes specific nations like Moose Deer Point and Beausoleil, students from other territories should emphasize their academic merit and community contributions to remain competitive.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

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

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