Mejuri Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
• ✓ Involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Mejuri Inc. 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 who identifies as female or non-binary, though all Indigenous students are welcome to apply. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Mejuri Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Mejuri Inc. 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 Mejuri Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. You can be in any program of study at any level of study. While this award is open to all Indigenous students, first preference will be given to female and/or non-binary students. The main factor for selection is demonstrated financial need, but the committee may also look at your academic merit, performance, 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

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 providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your costs and gaps, showing exactly why this bursary is necessary for your continued study.
• SupportAvoid using a generic reference letter. Instead, secure letters from community leaders or teachers who can specifically describe your contributions to the community and your academic growth.
• RealismAvoid assuming a guarantee based on identity alone. Because financial need is the primary consideration, you should prepare a strong case for your economic situation to increase your chances.

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