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Okanagan College / CIBC Indigenous Health & Social Development Bursaries
About this award
Get $2,200 for your studies in health or social development if you are an Indigenous student at Okanagan College — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
You can receive a $2,200 bursary. There are 5 bursaries per year at $2,200 available. 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 Indigenous student at Okanagan College who needs financial help to cover your education costs. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start your application, check Okanagan College's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. 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. 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 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 — 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the $2,200 will cover specific gaps in their tuition or living costs.
List your monthly expenses and your current funding sources to prove the gap.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a teacher or community leader who can specifically vouch for their commitment to health or social development.
Ask your referee to mention a specific project or class where you excelled.