Norman & Margaret Jewison Charitable Foundation Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Submission via the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $5,000 per student. OCAD University notes that its bursaries generally range in value from $500 to $5,000, and the final amount you get is disbursed based on your financial need and the number of students who apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who needs financial support to continue your studies. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask OCAD University how and when you will hear back — whether it is through email, the portal, or by 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 an Indigenous student (First Nations, Métis, or Inuk) and you must be enrolled at OCAD University. You must also demonstrate financial need. While the award is for Indigenous students, a preference is given to those who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuk).

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

• SupportAvoid submitting a generic application without checking your school's internal guides. Instead, reach out to the OCAD University financial aid office to see if they have specific templates for demonstrating need. Schedule a brief meeting with a counselor to review your draft.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the November 9 deadline to upload your files. Instead, submit your application through the AwardSpring portal at least one week early to avoid technical glitches. Test your login credentials today.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 is guaranteed. Instead, remember that the amount varies from $500 to $5,000 based on the total number of applicants. Plan your budget around a smaller amount while hoping for the maximum.

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