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Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)

Financial aid for Indigenous students

Offered by
Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI)
Official source: torontomu.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Students who self-identify as Indigenous.
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Overview

The Indigenous Student Bursary, created by the Government of Ontario, supports self-identified Indigenous students attending a publicly assisted college, university, or Indigenous institute. It provides financial aid for students who meet financial need and the bursary's additional eligibility requirements.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Indigenous Student Bursary deadline update

The 2026 Indigenous Student Bursary notice now shows a closing date of August 1, 2026 and makes the application window explicit.

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The 2026 Indigenous Student Bursary notice now shows a closing date of August 1, 2026, making the application window explicit rather than showing only the opening timing. The supporting bursary notice also continues to point applicants to the brochure and online application path, so the main process guidance remains tied to the same application materials while the deadline is now clearly stated.

Official source: torontomu.ca
July 8, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Students who self-identify as Indigenous.
  • Students attending a publicly assisted college, university, or Indigenous institute.

How to apply

  • Create a profile on the university's scholarship management platform, AwardSpring.
  • Indicate on your AwardSpring profile that you wish to be assessed for awards with financial need.
  • Complete a budget form on your AwardSpring profile to demonstrate financial need.
  • Declare on your AwardSpring profile that you are an Indigenous student.

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible recipients receive their funds by electronic payment tool, PayMyTuition.

Official sources

torontomu.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) Program

What is the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)?

The Indigenous Student Bursary, created by the Government of Ontario, supports self-identified Indigenous students attending a publicly assisted college, university, or Indigenous institute. It provides financial aid for students who meet financial need and the bursary's additional eligibility requirements.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB) program, you must: Must self-identify as Indigenous. Must attend a publicly assisted college, university, or Indigenous institute. Must demonstrate financial need.

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Student Bursary (ISB)?

You can contact Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI).

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 Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (PRI)