2025 FNIGC National Student Bursary is now open and will accept application until Friday, November 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Established in 2011, the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) National Student Bursary is awarded each year to exceptional First Nations college and university students. This year, FNIGC will select four recipients who will each receive a $2,500 bursary and a complimentary registration to The Fundamentals of OCAP® online course (a $500 value). Recipients will also have an opportunity to take part in a mentorship within FNIGC’s First Nations Data Centre.
Eligibility Criteria
✅ Evidence of First Nations Status
✅ Enrolled in a Canadian college or university program
✅ Proof of full-time student status
✅ A letter of reference
✅ A short essay on a topic relevant to FNIGC
📍 Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
To learn more about how to apply to FNIGC’s National Student Bursary, please visit: www.fnigc.ca/national-student-bursary/