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Nunatsiaq News – Jim Bell Memorial Bursaries
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary supporting Inuit students from Nunavut or Nunavik studying media and journalism. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Nunatsiaq News 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 Inuit student from Nunavut or Nunavik who wants to pursue a career in storytelling, news, or media production. 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 — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nunatsiaq News how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Nunatsiaq News 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 Nunatsiaq News whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Broadcast Television and Radio, Communications and New Media, Journalism, Media Studies — 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 submitting a generic resume without samples.
Winners instead include clips of their writing or recordings of their broadcast work to prove their skill in media.
Attach a digital portfolio link to your application.
The biggest mistake is using a general teacher as a reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or professor from a communications or journalism department who can speak to their technical skills.
Ask your instructor for a letter that highlights your specific talent for reporting.