Viterra · National
Viterra
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary if you are an Indigenous student attending post-secondary school in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Viterra 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 are pursuing a post-secondary education in the Prairies. 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 Viterra how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Viterra 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 Viterra whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of AB, SK, MB — provincial eligibility
- Studying Agribusiness, Engineering, Computer Science/Technology, Business, Electrical/Maintenance Trades — 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 assuming you cannot apply if you aren't in a trade or tech program.
Winners instead highlight how their specific field of study connects to the agricultural industry or regional development in the Prairies.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic application without a letter of support.
Winners instead secure a reference from a professor or community leader who can verify their Indigenous affiliation and academic goals.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline of the year.
Since these are distributed annually and have three separate dates (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should apply for the earliest window possible to increase your chances.