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Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald – Anna Myles Bursary

For Indigenous students at any level in any program who can show financial need.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation demonstrating financial need
Proof of enrollment at a post-secondary institution
Evidence of academic merit (such as transcripts)
Details regarding community involvement and contributions

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald 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 attending a post-secondary institution and can show that you have a genuine financial need for funding. 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 Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider financial need as the main factor, but they may also look at your academic merit and how you contribute to your community. Ask Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald 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 Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald 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. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study. To be considered, you must show demonstrated financial need, though the providers may also consider your academic merit and your involvement in and contribution to the community as a whole.

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

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your expenses and income gaps, backed by official documents.

List every specific cost you cannot cover to make your need undeniable.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or teachers who can give concrete examples of how you contribute to others.

Ask your referee to describe a specific project where you made a difference.

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