MAC Cosmetics/VIVA GLAM Indigenous Bursary

A bursary supporting Indigenous students attending any post-secondary institution 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

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution (College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program)
Information regarding academic merit and performance
Involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact MAC Cosmetics 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 pursuing your education at a post-secondary level and can show a need for financial support. 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 MAC Cosmetics how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask MAC Cosmetics 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 MAC Cosmetics 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. This includes any level of study at a College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program. While the main focus is on your demonstrated financial need, the organisers may also look at your academic merit, your performance in school, and how you contribute to your community.

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 summary of your expenses. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living costs to prove exactly why the funds are needed. List every specific cost you cannot cover.
StrategyAvoid applying only once. Because there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which window best aligns with your school's tuition payment schedule.

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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