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Turkstra Soar Family Bursary

Indigenous Masters and PhD students in select humanities and social science, not psychology or theology.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of enrollment in a graduate level program (Masters or PhD)
Confirmation of attendance at an eligible University in Canada
Verification of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of enrollment in an eligible Humanities or Social Sciences program

About this award

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 student pursuing advanced research or professional study in the humanities or social sciences. 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 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.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be enrolled at the graduate level, which includes Masters and PhDs, at eligible Universities across Canada. You must be in select Humanities and Social Sciences programs. Please note that the following programs are excluded: Theological and Ministerial studies, Pastoral Counselling and Specialized Ministries, Theology and religious vocations, Divinity and Theology, Behavioral Science, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Social Enterprise, Social Science, Sociology, and Sport Psychology.

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

Open to graduate students
Studying Humanities or Social Sciences

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Program Fit

Avoid applying while enrolled in a restricted field like Psychology or Sociology.

Instead, carefully check the exclusion list and highlight how your specific Humanities or Social Sciences program fits the eligible criteria.

Support

Avoid providing a generic reference.

Instead, secure letters from faculty who can explicitly confirm your Indigenous affiliation and your standing in a graduate-level program.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply for the earliest one possible to maximize your chances.

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