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Paramount Resources Indigenous Bursary

For one of 15 annual bursaries for Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions in Canada.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Paramount Resources Ltd.

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Documentation demonstrating financial need

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Paramount Resources Ltd. 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 identify as Indigenous and are managing the costs of your education while attending a post-secondary school in Canada. 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 Paramount Resources Ltd. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Paramount Resources Ltd. 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 Paramount Resources Ltd. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study. You must also show demonstrated financial need to be considered for one of the fifteen bursaries distributed annually.

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

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 being "broke." Instead, provide a clear budget showing your total costs versus your available income and other grants.

List every expense to prove your gap in funding.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak specifically to your resilience and your commitment to your community.

Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your leadership.

Strategy

Avoid applying only once a year.

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