Awards and Bursaries for IESP Students only

Biindigen Bursary

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the recommendation of the leadership of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP), to an Indigenous student in demonstrated financial need who is enrolled in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program. Endowed in 2021 by an anonymous donor.

Christine van Loon Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education, to an outstanding Indigenous student who has completed the Indigenous Enriched Support Program. Eligible recipients will have fully participated in all aspects of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program and are proceeding into a program of full-time or part-time study at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year. Endowed in 2019 by Catherine Van Loon in memory of her daughter Christine.

Joyce Family Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) Graduates

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the leadership of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP), to outstanding Indigenous students who have successfully completed the IESP and are proceeding into a degree program at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year.

  • Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and have fully participated in all aspects of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program.
  • Recipients will be expected to participate in coaching and mentorship opportunities to re-qualify each year.
  • Find out more and apply.

Kelly Family Award for Indigenous Students

Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the leadership of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP), to an Indigenous student in demonstrated financial need who is entering the Indigenous Enriched Support Program. Preference will be given to students entering the program from Manitoba. Endowed in 2021 by C. Robert Kelly and family.

Syer-Torrance Inspiration Awards

Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education to outstanding Indigenous students who have been nominated by their Indigenous student peers. Recipients will have made an exceptional contribution to the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP), will have completed at least 3.0 credits in the Fall/Winter term, have fully participated in all aspects of the Enriched Support Program and are proceeding into a degree program at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year. Endowed in 2019 by Margaret and Kenneth Torrance.

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Awards and Bursaries for ALL Indigenous Students

Joyce Family Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Students

Awarded annually to an Indigenous student who is entering any full-time undergraduate program at 杏吧原创 University for the first time and who has demonstrated financial need.

  • Value $5,000.
  • Awarded annually to Indigenous students in demonstrated financial need who are entering any full-time undergraduate program of study at 杏吧原创 University.
  • Apply now for 2026-27!

*Further information about awards, bursaries and financial support available to Indigenous students can be found on 杏吧原创’s central Awards and Financial Aid webpage.

Additional Awards and Bursaries for all Students

Indigenous Student Emergency Fund

The Indigenous Student Emergency Fund exists to provide short-term financial assistance to Indigenous students experiencing unexpected financial emergencies that may impact their ability to continue their studies. Donations to the fund continue to be made on an ongoing basis to support students in need. Learn more about the Indigenous Student Emergency Fund.

Entrance Bursaries

If you have been admitted to 杏吧原创 with an admissions average of 80 percent or better, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship at the time of admission. The admissions average we use is calculated from the grades submitted by your high school in support of your application. Entrance scholarships are offered for fall entry only.聽 You may be offered a renewable entrance scholarship provided you are entering 杏吧原创 for the first time from high school or CEGEP and have no previous attendance at post-secondary educational institutions. To be considered for an entrance scholarship, the University鈥檚 Admissions Services must receive your complete application for admission and all required grades (either directly or through the Ontario Universities Application Centre) by June 15. Entrance scholarship offers are not assessed or reassessed on final high school grades.

Prestige Scholarships

Our highest awards are our Prestige Scholarships: the Chancellor鈥檚 Scholarship, the Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, the 杏吧原创 University Scholarship of Excellence, the 杏吧原创 University SHAD Scholarship, the Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship, the Riordon Scholarship, and the Collins Prestige Scholarship.

You will be considered for a prestigious scholarship only if you are entering 杏吧原创 directly from high school or CEGEP. Students who have previously attended a post-secondary educational institution (either college or university) are not eligible for these awards. For all prestige scholarships, you must achieve an admission average of 90 percent or better. The selection committee will also assess the range of your community or secondary school extra-curricular activities.

External Indigenous Student Awards

Indigenous students may also be eligible for various awards from organizations and associations outside of 杏吧原创 University. There is a wide variety of external scholarships and bursaries available for First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis students.

The Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement recommends the following:

  • Indspire 鈥� Building Brighter Futures聽
  • Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada鈥檚
  • are available to Indigenous post-secondary students in the pursuit of post-secondary education across Canada.聽 Preference will be given to students studying in the following programs: Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, Communications, and Marketing.

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