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Rob and Shirley Metka Bursary

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in an Education program leading to a classroom career
Documentation demonstrating financial need for education costs
Proof of attendance at a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students enrolled in classroom-focused Education programs.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Rob and Shirley Metka 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 pursuing a career in the classroom through a formal education program. 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 online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Rob and Shirley Metka how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Rob and Shirley Metka 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 Rob and Shirley Metka 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, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be enrolled in Education programs that lead to careers in classrooms and show that you have a demonstrated financial need for help with your education costs.

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

Studying Education programs

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 needing money.

Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your financial need.

List your specific monthly shortfall to make your case stronger.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from mentors or professors who can speak specifically to your passion for teaching and your potential as a future educator.

Ask your referee to give a concrete example of your leadership in a classroom setting.

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