St. Andrew’s United Toronto Bursary

St. Andrew s United Church

For Indigenous students in any post-secondary or apprenticeship program, with preference for Toronto.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada (preference for students studying in Toronto)

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Demonstrated financial need
Enrollment in a post-secondary institution (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact St. Andrew s United Church 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 with demonstrated financial need who is currently pursuing a post-secondary education. You have two application deadlines to choose from: November 1 and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask St. Andrew s United Church how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask St. Andrew s United Church 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 St. Andrew s United Church whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You can be in any program of study at any level of study, provided you are attending a post-secondary institution such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must show demonstrated financial need. While open to all qualifying students, preference will be given to you if you are studying in Toronto.

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

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

SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, use referees who can speak specifically to your community involvement and academic persistence. Ask a teacher or community leader to highlight your resilience.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline to apply. Since there are two windows (November 1 and February 1), try to apply for the earliest one to get your funding sorted sooner.
RealismAvoid assuming the award will cover your entire tuition. Treat this as a top-up bursary and continue applying for other Indspire (the national Indigenous education fund) awards to fill the gap.

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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