Margaret & Ted Newall Indigenous Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Self-identification as Indigenous
• ✓ Submission via the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $1,331.20. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you self-identify as Indigenous and need extra financial support to help cover your education costs. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask OCAD University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. OCAD University says its bursaries are given out based on financial need and the number of students who apply. Ask OCAD University's financial aid office how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask OCAD University 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 OCAD University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be registered full-time at OCAD University. You can be registered in any year, in any faculty, and in any program. You must self-identify as Indigenous and demonstrate financial need.

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 post-secondary students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide clear details about your current expenses and income gaps. List your specific monthly costs to show why you need this funding.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to access the portal. Instead, log in to the AwardSpring (the online system OCAD University uses to manage scholarships) portal early to ensure your profile is complete. This prevents technical glitches from delaying your November 9 deadline.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your costs. Instead, remember that this is intended to supplement your other sources of funding. Plan your budget with the understanding that only one student receives this bursary.

Questions students ask

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