The Four Oaks Foundation Indigenous Bursary

For funding to help Indigenous students across Canada cover education costs at any post-secondary level.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a Canadian college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Four Oaks 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 with a demonstrated financial need who wants to pursue higher education. 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 online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Four Oaks Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need primarily, but they may also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks 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 attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. This includes any level of study at a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must show that you have a financial need for help with your education costs.

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 college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funding is needed.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to get your funding sorted sooner.
RealismAvoid assuming financial need is the only factor. While it is the main focus, you should still highlight your academic merit and community leadership to stand out from other applicants.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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