Peter Gilgan Foundation · National
Peter Gilgan Foundation
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary to help Indigenous post-secondary students cover education costs based on financial need.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Peter Gilgan Foundation 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 Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution and can show that you have a financial need for help with your education costs. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Peter Gilgan Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Peter Gilgan Foundation 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 Peter Gilgan Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
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 where their funding gaps are and how this bursary fills those holes.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or teacher who can specifically vouch for their financial situation and their dedication to their studies.
The biggest mistake is applying only once a year.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which one best aligns with your tuition payment schedule.