Turkstra Soar Family · National
Turkstra Soar Family
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous graduate students in selected humanities and social sciences programs across Canada.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Turkstra Soar 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 an Indigenous graduate student pursuing advanced studies in the humanities or social sciences. 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 — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Turkstra Soar Family how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Turkstra Soar 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 Turkstra Soar Family whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Graduate — study level
- Studying Humanities, Social Sciences — 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.
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 applying while enrolled in a restricted field like Psychology or Sociology.
Winners instead ensure their specific program falls under the accepted Humanities and Social Sciences umbrella.
Check your program code against the exclusion list before starting.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic application without a letter of support from your department head.
Winners instead include a letter that confirms their graduate status and program alignment.
Get your supervisor to vouch for your academic goals.