John Bernard Kennedy Bursary · National
John Bernard Kennedy Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in any accredited post-secondary program in Canada.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact John Bernard Kennedy Bursary 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 who needs financial help to pursue your education and has a history of helping others through community service. You have three different 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 an online portal. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the focus on financial need, community service, and grades — ask John Bernard Kennedy Bursary how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask John Bernard Kennedy Bursary 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 John Bernard Kennedy Bursary 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.
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 clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
List your specific expenses to prove your need.
Many students just list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community and what they learned from the experience.
Use a specific story to show your leadership.