Purdys Chocolatier Bursary

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

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

5 provinces

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Residency in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Ontario
Enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Financial need
Details regarding community involvement and contributions

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 organisers mainly consider 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 official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Resident of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario or Saskatchewan

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid 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 LeadershipMany 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.
StrategySince there are three separate deadlines, do not wait until the final one in February. Applying in the August or November windows may give you a better chance if funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
RealismBecause this award prioritizes financial need and community involvement, you will have the best chance if you can show both a genuine gap in funding and a strong record of giving back to your people.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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