OCAD U (TSA) Bursary for Indigenous Students

What you will need

• ✓ Submit a separate application through the Indigenous Student Centre
• ✓ Complete the application via the OCAD University AwardSpring scholarship portal

About this award

You can receive up to $5,000 per student. Individual bursaries range in value from $500 to $5,000. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student attending OCAD University and need financial support to succeed in your studies. You must apply by November 9, 2026. When you apply, ask OCAD University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or 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

You must be an Indigenous student at OCAD University. Funding is disbursed based on your financial need and the total number of students who apply. You can also access ongoing support for short-term costs that help your access and success, such as local transportation costs, art supplies, materials, books, immediate food and living costs, or a return trip to your home community.

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

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your expenses. Instead, list the specific costs you are facing, such as the price of required art materials or travel to your home community. Provide a clear breakdown of your monthly budget.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 is guaranteed. Instead, remember that the award ranges from $500 to $5,000 depending on the pool of applicants. Plan your budget around a few different possible award amounts.

Questions students ask

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