Roberta L. Jamieson · National
Roberta L. Jamieson Film & Media Arts Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary to help cover your education costs if you are an Indigenous student studying Film or Media Arts. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact Roberta L. Jamieson to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in the creative arts and need extra financial help to stay in school. 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 Roberta L. Jamieson how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Only one Indigenous student receives this award annually. 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. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Film, Media Arts — field of study
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 current funding falls short and how this bursary fills that gap.
List your specific tuition and supply costs.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead secure a letter from a professor or mentor in the film or media arts world who can vouch for your technical skill and artistic potential.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.