Veren · National
Veren
About this award
Get annual financial aid for your post-secondary studies in fields like engineering, trades, or social sciences—apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Veren 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 financial help to afford your college or university education. You have three different 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 Veren how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Veren 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 Veren whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Cultural Studies, Education, Engineering, Environment, Health & Safety, Skilled Trades, Electrician, Instrumentation, Mechanics (millwrights), Pipefitting, Welding, practical welding, welding technology, welding inspecting, welding engineering, Social Sciences, Geoscience — 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills the gap between their savings and their tuition costs.
List your specific shortfall to show why you need the aid.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or teacher who can speak specifically to their persistence in their field of study, especially for those in skilled trades.
Get a letter that proves your technical aptitude.