The Rattee Family · National
The Rattee Family
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in any university program across Canada who show financial need.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The Rattee Family 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 a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis student who wants to use your university education to eventually bring expertise and learning back to your community. 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 through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask The Rattee Family how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Rattee Family 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 The Rattee Family whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
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
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
List your specific monthly expenses to prove your need.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a referee who can speak specifically to their connection to their community and their desire to return there after graduation.
Ask a community leader or elder to write your letter.