Western University Indigenous Student Bursaries

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at Western University

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Western University 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 with any Indigenous affiliation 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, a student portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Western University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Western University 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 Western University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Western University. You must also show demonstrated financial need to receive this funding.

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 graduate or undergraduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   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 breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses. List your specific monthly shortfall to prove your need.
• StrategyAvoid applying only once a year. Since there are three separate deadlines (August, November, and February), you should track each window and re-apply if the guidelines allow it.
• RealismAvoid assuming a bursary will cover 100% of your costs. Instead, use this as a "top-up" alongside other grants. Treat this as a supplement to your main funding plan.

Questions students ask

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