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Okanagan College / CIBC Indigenous Health & Social Development Bursaries

Get $2,200 for your studies in health or social development at Okanagan College —

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

$2,200

Total value

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment in an eligible health or social development program at Okanagan College

About this award

You can receive $2,200 as a bursary to help cover your education costs. There are 5 bursaries per year available. 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 Okanagan College who has a demonstrated financial need and is pursuing a career in health or social development. 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 Okanagan College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Okanagan College 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 Okanagan College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending Okanagan College. You must show demonstrated financial need. You must be enrolled in an academic program related to health and social development, such as: - Aboriginal Community Support Worker - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Years 1 and 2) - Certified Dental Assistant - Early Childhood Education - Healthcare Assistant - Human Kinetics / Kinesiology - Human Services Work - Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Pharmacy Technician - Practical Nursing - Therapist Assistant

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Open to certificate or undergraduate students
Resident of British Columbia
Studying Aboriginal Community Support Worker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Certified Dental Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Healthcare Assistant, Human Kinetics / Kinesiology, Human Services Work, Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing or Therapist Assistant

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear budget showing exactly how the $2,200 will cover specific gaps in your tuition, books, or living costs.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or instructors who can specifically vouch for your commitment to health and social development.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one possible to increase your chances before the five annual slots are filled.

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