Bursary Program

The Weeneebayko Foundation, in collaboration with the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Bursary Program.

WAHA, and the Weeneebayko Foundation are committed to providing equitable access to education and training opportunities for the communities we serve. Our bursary program is designed to help students cover the costs associated with post-secondary education, including school supplies, textbooks, housing, and groceries.

Each year, the bursary program will be awarding ten (10) approved recipients $1,000 each as follows. Please note: The bursaries are non-repayable financial awards.

For January 2027, the bursary program will award five (5) approved recipients $1,000.00 each.

Applications will be accepted starting October 14th, 2026, and will close Wednesday, November 25th, 2026.

Funds will be awarded on December 16^th, 2026.

For September 2027, the bursary program will award five (5) approved recipients $1,000.00 each.

Applications will be accepted starting April 14th, 2027 and closes May 26th, 2027.

Funds will be awarded on June 23rd, 2027.

To be eligible, applicants must be over the age of 16 and enrolled in a Canadian college, university, or traditional healing program.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Meet enrollment requirements to an accredited or non-accredited (e.g., traditional healing program) and must show proof of acceptance
Academic standing

Community involvement
Indigenous identity
Program area
Geographic region
Submit a complete application by the deadline

Applicants cannot be:

Members of the Bursary Selection Committee
Immediate family members of Bursary Selection Committee members
Applicants with incomplete or fraudulent applications

Bursary Application Form

Applicants must complete the official Bursary Application Form (below). If you require a hard copy to complete your application, please e-mail the Weeneebayko Foundation at [email protected] or call the foundation office at (705) 658-4544, ext. 2367 and an application will be mailed to you or can be picked up at the foundation office. Please ensure to call ahead to avoid disappointment.

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Applicant Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

First Nation(Required)

Band Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Educational Information

Name of School/Institution(Required)

Program/Course of Study(Required)

Year of Study(Required)

Expected Graduation Date(Required)

Student ID Number (if applicable)

Background Information

Personal Statement(Required)

Please tell us about yourself, your educational goals, career aspirations, and how this bursary will support your success.

Community Involvement & Leadership(Required)

Please list volunteer work, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, or community involvement.

Organization/Activity

Role

Dates Involved

Supporting Documentation

Proof of enrollment(Required)

Max. file size: 4 MB.

Acceptance letter(Required)

Max. file size: 4 MB.

Reference letter(s)

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Other

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Declaration and Consent

Signature(Required)

Confidentiality: All disclosure documents and personal applicant data will be kept strictly confidential.