Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

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Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

First Nations University of Canada students are eligible for all scholarships, awards & bursaries offered by the First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina.

Application forms for FNUniv scholarships, awards and bursaries are available from the Student Success Services or by clicking the links below.  

Before applying, ensure to review the descriptions, requirements, and prepare yourself to obtain the necessary documents outlined for application. 

General deadline dates for all scholarships, awards and bursaries are February 28th or October 31st annually. Please take note of specific deadline dates for specific scholarships, awards and bursaries.

The Budget Information should be included with the application if the scholarship you are applying for indicates that “Need” is a requirement. 

General inquiries should be directed to: 

First Nations University of Canada Scholarship Committee 
1 First Nations Way 
Regina, SK S4S 7K2 
Phone: 306.790.5950 ext. 2519
Fax: 306.790.5996 
Email: Scholarship and Emergency Bursaries Coordinator 


SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS and BURSARIES

Internal Scholarships List

External Scholarships List

Internal Scholarships List

Internal Scholarships List

A number of scholarships, awards and bursaries are open to applications in February and October. If you are eligible to apply, please complete the appropriate application form.


Financial Aid

Student Success Services Emergency Bursary 

The First Nations University of Canada Student Success bursary is intended to assist eligible students who are experiencing an unexpected financial challenge that may impact their ability to stay in school. The bursary will assist students who can demonstrate that they require short-term urgent financial assistance to continue progressing in their studies. Urgent financial needs may include immediate living expenses such as groceries, housing, basic utilities, medication, day-care fees, etc. 

Students may only apply for this bursary once per academic year. This bursary is not meant to serve students on an ongoing basis. The application must demonstrate that receiving the bursary will assist students to stay in school. Students are encouraged to exhaust other sources of funding prior to accessing this bursary. 

Application: 

Available at Student Success Services through Advisors or Retention Specialists at one of the campuses (1-800-267-6303). 

First Nations University of Canada students have a few options for financial aid. 

  • If you are of Treaty Status and are registered with a First Nation Band, you can contact your band’s post-secondary counsellor for funding procedures. 
  • If you are of Métis ancestry, you can contact your Métis local for further information. 
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