Joan and Bob Lehman Bursary
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For Indigenous students with financial need, at any level. Preference goes to planning programs. Apply August 1, November 1 or February 1.
Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Joan and Bob Lehman 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 any Indigenous affiliation who is attending a post-secondary institution and can show you have a financial need for help with education costs. 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Joan and Bob Lehman how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Joan and Bob Lehman 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 Joan and Bob Lehman whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution. You can be at any level of study. You must show demonstrated financial need for contribution to education costs. Priority preference is given to you if you are enrolled in any one of these specific programs: - University of Alberta: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences - University of British Columbia: School of Community and Regional Planning - University of Calgary: Faculty of Environmental Design - Dalhousie University: School of Planning - University of Guelph: Rural Planning and Development Program - Université Laval: Département d’aménagement faculté d’aménagement, d’architecture et des arts visuels - University of Manitoba: Faculty of Architecture Department of City Planning - McGill University: City of Urban Planning - Université de Montréal: Institut d’urbanisme, Faculté d’aménagement - University of Northern British Columbia: School of Environmental Planning - Université du Québec à Montréal: Module d’urbanisme - Queen’s University: School of Urban and Regional Planning - Ryerson University: School of Urban and Regional Planning - University of Saskatchewan: Regional and Urban Planning Program, Department of Geography and Planning - Simon Fraser University: School of Resource and Environmental Management, Resource and Environmental Planning Program - University of Toronto: Program in Planning, Department of Geography - University of Waterloo: School of Planning, Faculty of Environment - Vancouver Island University: Community Planning Department, Faculty of Social Sciences - York University: Faculty of Environmental Studies
This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.
Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses.
List your specific shortfall to prove your need.
Avoid using a generic character reference.
Instead, use a mentor or professor who can speak specifically to your academic persistence and cultural connection.
Get a letter that highlights your unique strengths.
How do I apply?
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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?
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