Catherine Maxwell Meighen Foundation · National
The Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Indigenous Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary available to Indigenous students from Ontario studying at a college or university in the province. 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 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 identify as Indigenous and are pursuing your education within your home province of Ontario. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or a 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. 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
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
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 giving a vague description of your background.
Winners instead provide clear details about their Indigenous affiliation and their connection to Ontario to show they meet the specific regional requirements.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic letter of support.
Winners instead ask their referees to highlight specific examples of their perseverance and academic goals within the Ontario education system.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline to apply.
Since these are distributed annually across three dates, try applying for the earliest deadline that fits your schedule to get your funding sorted sooner.