Flexible funding for BC First Nations students in full-time post-secondary programs — apply between May and August each year.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 28, 2026
Applications are closed for this cycle
Applications are not open right now (they last closed Aug 22, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Oct 28, 2026.
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No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact New Relationship Trust to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship or bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. Funds are flexible and can cover tuition, student fees, books, supplies, technology, housing, living expenses, childcare, transportation, travel, food, groceries, internet, phone bills, and health and wellness costs like gym memberships or counseling. This is for you if you are a First Nations member from British Columbia pursuing a post-secondary credential to reach your fullest potential. Application windows typically open May 13th and close August 1st, though specific dates for 2026 are listed as May 29 to August 22. You will typically hear back and receive your funds in September or October, depending on when you submit your documents. If you are unsure of the current date, check the New Relationship Trust website or call their office. Selection criteria aren't published — ask New Relationship Trust how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask New Relationship Trust 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 New Relationship Trust whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
To qualify for general funding, you must be a First Nation (status or non-status) member of a B.C. First Nation Community. You must be planning to attend or attending university, college, skilled trades, and technology programs full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution anywhere in the world. General bursaries are for those pursuing Certificates, Diplomas, Trades, and Associate degrees, while scholarships are for those at the Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctorate levels. For Nursing Scholarships and Bursaries, you must be First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit. You must be planning to attend or attending an accredited Nursing program at the Diploma, Undergraduate, or Masters level on a full-time basis within British Columbia. Generally, you must be a full-time student. If you have special medical or health-related circumstances and your school has given you permission to take part-time studies as full-time, you are encouraged to reach out to New Relationship Trust to confirm your eligibility before applying.
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