Somos El Barco Third Year Bursary

Lakehead University

$2,500 for Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit students in their 3rd year of an undergraduate program at the Orillia campus.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$2,500

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Full-time enrollment in the 3rd year of an undergraduate program at the Orillia campus
Self-identification as Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit
Good academic standing

About this award

You can receive a $2,500 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit and are currently navigating your third year of university while managing financial challenges. You must apply by January 31, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead University 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 are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University whether it is one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a full-time student in your 3rd year of any undergraduate program enrolled at the Orillia campus. You must self-identify as Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit, demonstrate financial need, and be in good academic standing. Students who have previously received the Somos El Barco 2nd year bursary are also eligible.

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 undergraduate students
Resident of Ontario

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 vague statements about your expenses. Instead, give a clear breakdown of your current costs and gaps in funding. List your specific monthly expenses to show why you need this support.
RealismAvoid assuming this is guaranteed if you won the 2nd-year award. Instead, treat this as a fresh application. Focus on your current academic standing and updated financial need.

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 January 31, 2027. 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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