University of Prince Edward Island · National
UPEI Indigenous Students Bursary Series
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary to help cover your education costs if you are an Indigenous student at the University of Prince Edward Island. 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 University of Prince Edward Island 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 identify as Indigenous and need extra financial support to manage the costs of your degree or diploma. 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 University of Prince Edward Island's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Prince Edward Island how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island 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, Graduate — 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly where their funding gaps are and how this bursary fills those holes.
The biggest mistake is submitting without a letter from a community leader or counselor.
Winners instead include a reference that confirms their Indigenous affiliation and their commitment to their studies.
The biggest mistake is applying only once a year.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which one aligns best with your tuition payment schedule.