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Purdys Chocolatier Bursary

For Indigenous students from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Ontario, studying anywhere in Canada.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of residency in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Ontario
Proof of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Documentation of financial need
Details regarding community involvement and contributions
Academic transcripts to show merit and performance

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Purdys Chocolatier 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 from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Ontario who is pursuing a post-secondary education. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Purdys Chocolatier how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Purdys Chocolatier 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 Purdys Chocolatier whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Ontario, and you must be attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada. This award is open to any program of study at any level of study. While the provider primarily considers demonstrated financial need, they may also look at your academic merit, performance, and how you have contributed to your community.

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

Resident of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario or Saskatchewan

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
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 detailed budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in your tuition or living costs.

List your specific expenses to prove your need.

Community Leadership

Many applicants simply list their volunteer roles.

Instead, describe the impact you had on others and use specific examples of how you helped your community grow.

Focus on the result of your actions, not just the title of your role.

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