Sienna for Seniors Foundation · National
Sienna for Seniors Foundation Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in nursing or personal support worker programs. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Sienna for Seniors Foundation 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 training to enter the healthcare field as a nurse or a personal support worker. 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 — whether it is by email, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Sienna for Seniors Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Sienna for Seniors Foundation 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 Sienna for Seniors Foundation 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 Nursing, Personal Support Worker (PSW) — 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.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
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 writing a generic application.
Winners instead highlight their specific passion for senior care and explain why they chose a Nursing or PSW path.
Mention any experience you have working with elders in your community.
The biggest mistake is providing vague references.
Winners instead secure letters from clinical instructors or healthcare supervisors who can vouch for your bedside manner and reliability in a medical setting.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.