Katla Legacy Award

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
• ✓ Documentation of demonstrated financial need
• ✓ Evidence of involvement in and contribution to the community
• ✓ Academic records showing merit and performance

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for this bursary supporting Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Dr. Susan Diamond 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 has shown a strong commitment to your community and is managing financial challenges while pursuing your education. You have three application windows each year with deadlines on 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 Dr. Susan Diamond how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dr. Susan Diamond 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 Dr. Susan Diamond whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. You can be in any program of study at any level of study, regardless of your specific Indigenous affiliation. While anyone meeting these basics can apply, preference will be given to students from the following First Nations in British Columbia: Ashcroft Indian Band, Bonaparte Indian Band, Bridge River Indian Band (Nxwisten), Canoe Creek Indian Band (Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation), Cayoose Creek Band (Sekw’el’was), Cook’s Ferry Indian Band, Esk’etemc First Nation, High Bar First Nation, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Lytton First Nation, Nicomen Indian Band, N’Quatqua Band (Anderson Lake), Oregon Jack Creek Band, Seton Lake Band (Tsal’alh), Skeetchestn Indian Band (Deadman’s Creek), T’it’q’et (Lillooet Indian Band), Toosey Indian Band (Tl’esqox), Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation, Xaxli’p First Nation, Xeni Gwet-in First Nations Government (Nemiah), and Yunesit’in First Nation (Stone).

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

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

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

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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