St. Andrew s United Church · National
St. Andrew’s United Toronto Bursary
About this award
Apply by November 1 or February 1 for an annual bursary to help Indigenous students in any post-secondary program cover their education costs. 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 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 who needs extra financial help to afford your schooling. You have two deadlines to choose from: November 1 and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. 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. 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
- College, University, Apprenticeship Program — study level
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 funding gaps are and how this bursary fills them.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic letter of support.
Winners instead secure a reference who can specifically vouch for their financial situation and their dedication to their studies.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.
Since this is distributed annually and has two windows, applying by the November 1 date may put you ahead of the February rush.