Linda Isaac Scholarship for Equity in Education

Nelson

An annual bursary for Indigenous students in education programs across Canada.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Certificate, Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a Bachelor of Education or education-related program
Attendance at a Canadian college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Nelson 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 dedicated to becoming an educator and improving equity in the classroom. 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, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nelson how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nelson 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 Nelson whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Education or another education-related certificate, diploma, or degree program at a university or college.

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 certificate or undergraduate students
Studying Bachelor of Education or Education related program

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

StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your enrollment status to get your funding sorted sooner.
RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of funding. While this bursary is great for education students, look for other Indigenous-specific awards to stack your funding for the year.

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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