TELUS Friendly Future Foundation · National
Telus Student Bursary
About this award
Apply by November 1 for a social impact bursary if you are an Indigenous student aged 17-29 pursuing an undergraduate degree. 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 TELUS Friendly Future 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 who is experiencing critical financial need and you are dedicated to giving back to your community. You must apply by November 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask TELUS Friendly Future Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask TELUS Friendly Future 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 TELUS Friendly Future 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
- Undergraduate — 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
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Describe a specific project where you led a change in your community.
The biggest mistake is using a generic letter of recommendation.
Winners instead provide references who can prove their commitment to giving back.
Ask your referee to give a concrete example of your leadership.