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Roberta L. Jamieson Film & Media Arts 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 a Film or Media Arts program
Documentation demonstrating financial need for education costs

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a bursary supporting one Indigenous student in a Film or Media Arts program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Roberta L. Jamieson 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 creative path in film or media arts and need extra financial help to cover your education costs. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. 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 Roberta L. Jamieson how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Roberta L. Jamieson 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 Roberta L. Jamieson 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 enrolled in a Film or Media Arts field of study. This award is open to you regardless of your level of study, provided you can demonstrate financial need for contributions toward 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 Film or Media Arts

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 exactly why the funds are needed.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from professors or mentors in the film and media arts world who can vouch for your technical skill and dedication.

Strategy

Avoid applying only once.

Since this award is distributed annually with three separate deadlines, you should track each date and refine your application based on previous feedback.

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