Roberta L. Jamieson Film & Media Arts Bursary

A bursary supporting one Indigenous student in a Film or Media Arts program.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a Film or Media Arts program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 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
Studying Film or Media Arts

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 clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funds are needed.
StrategyAvoid 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.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed grant. Because only one Indigenous student is selected annually, you should treat this as a bonus and continue applying for other Indspire funding options.

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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