January 31, 2027

Ontario Indigenous Student Bursary

Direct application

Over $1,000

Eligibility

Demographics
First Nations
Location
Ontario
School
University of Ottawa
Status
Canadian citizen
Financial
Financial need

About this scholarship

Indigenous University of Ottawa undergraduate or graduate students who are Ontario residents (per OSAP rules), Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected/refugee status holders, demonstrate financial need, and provide documented Indigenous identity may apply.

This Government of Ontario bursary is typically $1,000 to $3,500 (minimum $1,000). Travel costs from remote Indigenous communities may be eligible.

Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire, Indigenous identity documentation, and the Indigenous Postsecondary Education and Training Bursary application by January 31.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Financial Questionnaire
  • Indigenous identity documentation
  • Indigenous Postsecondary Education and Training Bursary application
  • Travel costs from remote Indigenous communities may be eligible.