University of Winnipeg · National
University of Winnipeg and Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries
About this award
Apply by August 1 for a bursary to help cover your education costs if you are an Indigenous undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact University of Winnipeg 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 who needs extra financial help to afford your university studies. You must apply by August 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Winnipeg how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Winnipeg 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 University of Winnipeg 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 — study level
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 giving a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear breakdown of their tuition gaps and living expenses to prove their financial need.
List your specific monthly shortfall to make your case stronger.
The biggest mistake is submitting without a letter of support.
Winners instead get a mentor or community leader to vouch for their character and goals.
Ask a teacher or elder to write a brief note about your potential.