Michael McKiernan · National
Michael McKiernan
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary to support your post-secondary education if you are an Indigenous student with financial need.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Michael McKiernan 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 overcoming financial barriers to pursue your education and help your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Michael McKiernan how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Michael McKiernan 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 Michael McKiernan whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, Post Secondary Education, Technical Training, Development Programs — study level
- Studying Justice — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide clear evidence of their financial situation and explain exactly how the bursary removes a specific barrier to their education.
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or teachers who can speak to their resilience and their goal of helping their community.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track your application status and inquire if you can re-apply during different cycles.