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The Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Indigenous Bursary

For Indigenous students from Ontario studying anywhere in Ontario, any program or level.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of residency in Ontario
Proof of enrollment at a post-secondary institution located in Ontario

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Catherine Maxwell Meighen 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 from Ontario who is pursuing your education at a school located within the province. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Catherine Maxwell Meighen Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Catherine Maxwell Meighen 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 Catherine Maxwell Meighen 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 from Ontario. You must be attending a post-secondary institution located in Ontario. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Resident of Ontario

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Identity

Avoid providing a generic biography.

Instead, highlight your specific Indigenous heritage and your connection to your Ontario community.

Be specific about your roots and how this funding helps you stay in the province for your studies.

Support

Avoid submitting references that only speak to your grades.

Instead, provide letters that speak to your character and community involvement.

Ask a community elder or a mentor to write a letter that confirms your identity and leadership.

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