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The SkipTheDishes Bursary for Indigenous Students

For funding available to Indigenous students studying Information Technology or Computer Science in Canada.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a Canadian College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program
Proof of study in Information Technology or Computer Science
Documentation of financial need
Evidence of community involvement and contribution
Academic transcripts showing merit and performance

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact SkipTheDishes 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 pursuing a career in tech and can show that you need financial help to finish your studies. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask SkipTheDishes how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need as the main factor, but they also look at your grades and how you contribute to your community. Ask SkipTheDishes 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 SkipTheDishes whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, such as a College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program. To qualify, you must be studying Information Technology or Computer Science. Priority or special consideration is given to students who are studying or living in Toronto, Winnipeg, or Calgary.

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

Studying Information Technology or Computer Science

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living costs to prove exactly why the funding is necessary.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or professors who can specifically describe your contributions to the community and your academic merit.

Strategy

Avoid applying only once.

Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track each window and ensure your documents are updated for each cycle.

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