Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald – Anna Myles Bursary

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

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 post-secondary institution
Details regarding community involvement and contributions

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 funders may also consider your academic merit and your involvement in and contribution to the community as a whole.

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

StrategyAvoid ignoring the secondary criteria. While financial need is primary, winners also highlight their academic achievements and community service. Balance your application by showing you are both in need and invested in your growth.
RealismAvoid treating this as a guaranteed payment. Because selection criteria aren't fully public, you should treat this as a "bonus" rather than your primary funding source. Always have a backup financial plan while you wait for a decision.

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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