Nunatsiaq News – Jim Bell Memorial Bursaries

Annual bursaries supporting Inuit students from Nunavut or Nunavik studying journalism and media.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Nunavut, Quebec

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What you will need

Inuit identity and affiliation with Nunavut or Nunavik
Enrollment in a post-secondary program in Broadcast Television and Radio, Communications and New Media, Journalism, or Media Studies

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 pursuing a career in storytelling and news. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an application 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.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you are an Inuit student from Nunavut or Nunavik. You can be at any level of study, provided you are attending a post-secondary institution in one of these specific fields: Broadcast Television and Radio, Communications and New Media, Journalism, or Media Studies.

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 college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Resident of Nunavut or Quebec
Studying Broadcast Television and Radio, Communications and New Media, Journalism or Media Studies

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Program FocusAvoid writing a generic application. Instead, highlight your specific passion for Northern journalism and explain why your studies in media will benefit Inuit communities. Mention your ties to Nunavut or Nunavik clearly.
StrategySince there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), do not wait until the final one. Apply during the earliest window possible to increase your chances of securing funds before the annual pool is exhausted.
RealismBecause this is restricted to very specific media fields and a specific geographic identity, the applicant pool is smaller than general awards. This means your odds are better if you meet all the criteria, but you must prove your academic focus matches the required fields exactly.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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