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Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)
Financial aid for Indigenous students
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 45,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
This bursary provides financial aid to self-identified Indigenous students at publicly assisted post-secondary institutions. Applications are managed through AwardSpring and recipients are paid electronically through PayMyTuition.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous students
- Students at publicly assisted colleges
- Students at publicly assisted universities
- Students at Indigenous institutes
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through AwardSpring.
- Students are matched to the bursary only if all required profile items are completed.
- Successful applicants receive funds by electronic payment through PayMyTuition.
Additional information
- The bursary is only available in the fall and winter semesters.
- Recipients are paid through PayMyTuition.
- It is exempt as study period income for OSAP.
- Do not report it on your OSAP application if you receive it.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)?
This bursary provides financial aid to self-identified Indigenous students at publicly assisted post-secondary institutions. Applications are managed through AwardSpring and recipients are paid electronically through PayMyTuition.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) Funds up to $45,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) program, you must:
Self-identified Indigenous student
Financial need required
Additional bursary requirements
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)?
You can contact Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) by email at funding@torontomu.ca or by phone at 416-979-5195.
Where is the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) available?
The Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)?
Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) is funded by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI), York University, Trent University, Shukrana Foundation, Environmental Health Foundation of Canada (EHFC), Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan (CIC)