Tridel · National
Tridel Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in business, IT, HR, and marketing programs across Canada. 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 Tridel 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 business, technology, or communications and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Tridel's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the focus on financial need, community involvement, and academic merit — ask Tridel how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Tridel 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 Tridel 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
- Undergraduate, College, University, Apprenticeship — study level
- Studying Finance, Business & Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), Marketing & Communication — field of study
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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 expenses to prove your need.
Many applicants simply list their volunteer roles.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community and how those experiences shaped their goals.
Give a concrete example of a project you led or a person you helped.