James Bay Bursaries

This Award

James Bay Bursaries

These bursaries will be distributed annually to Indigenous students from James Bay communities (Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Moose Factory and Moosonee) who are attending post-secondary institutions with demonstrated financial need.

Criteria

Scholarship/Award Category:

Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1

Program of Study:

Level of Study: Any

Indigenous Affiliation: Any

Community/Region: Preference given to Indigenous students from James Bay communities (Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Moose Factory and Moosonee).

About James Bay Bursaries

The James Bay Bursary was set up by a group of physicians from across Canada who lived and worked in the communities along the western James Bay region from 2013-2018. The physicians taught and mentored many medical students and residents including aboriginal learners, and had the opportunity to learn about First Nations culture, teachings, and history. The extensive inequities experienced by this population which we witnessed in our day to day work inspired the James Bay Bursary, which we hope will provide opportunities for a new generation of indigenous learners to pursue careers in healthcare.

Applying For Building Brighter Futures

Since 1996, Indspire has provided over $190 million in financial support through more than 59,000 bursaries, scholarships and awards to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students. There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards*. You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards.

Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.