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Trent University

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. We are a community of learners coming together to understand ourselves, each other, and the world we live in. As one of Canada’s top universities, Trent is renowned as a leader in Indigenous education and reconciliation. Trent incorporates traditional teachings and perspectives into our curricular and extracurricular programming. This is just one of the ways we think differently, and inspire our students to do the same. Find out more at trentu.ca/indigenous

Trent University/Indspire Indigenous Bursaries-Entrance

These awards will be distributed annually to outstanding Indigenous students who are entering Trent University.

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Any
Level of Study: Entering Trent University
Indigenous Affiliation: Any


Trent University/Indspire Indigenous Bursaries-Retention

These awards will be distributed annually to outstanding Indigenous students who are returning to Trent University.

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Any
Level of Study: Second to Final Year Students
Indigenous Affiliation: Any


Trent University’s John Bernard Scholarship

Established by John Bernard, President of Donna Cona.  Awarded annually to an outstanding Aboriginal Student (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) who is in any year of an undergraduate or graduate program at Trent University and whose work contributes to the wise use of technology within aboriginal communities.

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Any
Level of Study: Entering Trent University 
Indigenous Affiliation: Any