For funding available to Indigenous students studying Information Technology or Computer Science in Canada.
Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026
No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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.
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 official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.
FundMyCourse.ca · checked Aug 31, 2026
Varies. Check the official page
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