Telus Student Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Age (17-29)
• ✓ Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program
• ✓ Critical financial need

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 youth between 17 and 29 years old who is dedicated to giving back to your community and is experiencing critical financial need. Apply by November 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. 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.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are between 17 and 29 years old. You must be pursuing any undergraduate degree and be experiencing critical financial need. You should also be committed to making a difference in your community.

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

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Community LeadershipAvoid listing tasks you performed. Instead, describe the actual impact you had on your community and how you helped others. Give a specific example of a project you led or a group you supported.
• StrategyAvoid treating the financial need section as a formality. Clearly explain how the lack of funds creates a barrier to your education. Be honest and detailed about your situation so the committee understands your urgency.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed because you meet the basic age and identity criteria. Treat this as a competitive application. Focus on your unique story of community service to stand out from other qualified applicants.

Questions students ask

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