Wesley M Nicol Foundation Bursary

A bursary supporting Indigenous students in the greater Ottawa area with financial need.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Residency in the greater Ottawa area
Enrollment in a post-secondary program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Wesley M Nicol Foundation 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 living in the greater Ottawa area who needs extra financial help to cover your education costs. 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 a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Wesley M Nicol Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Wesley M Nicol Foundation 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 Wesley M Nicol Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and live in the greater Ottawa area. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study. You must also show demonstrated financial need to be considered.

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

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear budget showing exactly where your funding gaps are and how this bursary fills you. List your specific tuition and living costs to prove your need.
StrategyAvoid applying only once a year. Since this award is distributed annually with three separate deadlines, you should track each window and update your application materials to reflect your current financial situation.
RealismAvoid assuming a bursary will cover your entire tuition. Instead, use these awards as "top-up" funding alongside other grants. Treat this as a helpful supplement rather than your sole source of funding.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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