New Relationship Trust Foundation · National
New Relationship Trust Foundation
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary to help cover your education costs if you are a First Nations student from British Columbia.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact New Relationship Trust Foundation 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 a First Nations student from British Columbia who needs financial help to pay for school and has a history of helping 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 New Relationship Trust Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask New Relationship Trust Foundation 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 Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, College, University, Apprenticeship Program — study level
- Resident of BC — provincial eligibility
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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 a clear budget showing exactly where their funding gaps are and how this bursary fills those holes.
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Winners instead ask their referees to provide specific examples of their involvement in and contribution to the community as a whole.
The biggest mistake is ignoring the secondary criteria.
While financial need is the main focus, you should also highlight your academic merit and performance to make your application stronger.