Welcome to the Lifelong Learning
Post-Secondary Resources Hub!
Here you’ll find everything you need to plan, prepare, and succeed in your post-secondary journey. Explore a wide range of documents, guides, and helpful tools related to colleges, universities, apprenticeships, and other educational pathways. Whether you’re researching programs, applying for admission, or looking for financial aid information,
this is your one-stop source for all post-secondary resources!
Spring (May – June) & Summer (July – August) Semesters:
Applications open December 1st and close February 1st
Fall (September – December) & Winter (January – April) Semesters:
Applications open March 1st and close May 1st
Winter (January – April) Semester Only:
Applications open August 1st and close October 1st
Step-by-step Guide on How to Apply to a Post-Secondary School
The application deadline for the 2025/2026 MCFN Scholarships & Bursaries has now passed. Thank you to everyone who applied! Successful applicants will be recognized during our upcoming Awards Night on Saturday, November 29th, 2025. Please check back in August 2026 for information about the next application period.
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MCFN is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for 2025 MCFN Bursaries and Scholarships! These bursaries aim to support our students as they pursue their educational goals.
Important Details:
- Eligibility: Open to all registered MCFN students enrolled in post-secondary education, including college, university, and vocational programs.
- Application Deadline: Please submit your applications no later than Monday, October 13th, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
- Awards Night: Successful applicants will be recognized during our upcoming Awards Night on Saturday, November 29th, 2025.
For more information and how to apply, please refer to the attached documents. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Post-Secondary Advisor, Bernadette O’Grady-Bomberry at LLPSA@mncfn.ca.
Please email completed applications them to Bernadette O’Grady-Bomberry at LLPSA@mncfn.ca.
Bursaries:
Zhaawanang (South) Bursary
Waabanang (East) Bursary
Giiwednang (North) Bursary
Ebangishmok (West) Bursary
Seven Grandfather Teachings Bursary
Julie Ann LaForme Memorial Award
NRLP Bursary 2025
YZD Education Fund
University of Waterloo Tuition Policy, Download Here
University of Toronto Tuition Policy, Download Here
For Humber College Indigenous Tuition Grant program, email indigenous@humber.ca
Niagara College Tuition Coverage for First Nations and Former Youth in Care (FYIC) students, Click Here
Do I have to apply more than once?
Yes, each academic year you must submit an application.
What is the deadline to apply for funding?
The Academic year has three deadline dates, depending on the start of the semester, and starts with May, ending in April of the following year.
Feb. 1 for Spring Summer (May-August)
May 1 for Fall (Sept-Dec.)
Oct. 1 for Winter (Jan-April)
Do I have to apply online and submit paper too?
Yes. You need to sign the forms and submit them online to your file after applying.
Peer tutors aren’t helping. Can I get a real tutor?
Yes. See the Tutoring Policy, for complete details, but tutoring is an allowable expense.
The application services for College and University cost money. Do I have to pay it?
You can pay and apply for reimbursement with your receipt, or make an appointment to apply from the office and we can cover the cost.
Can I go to College after graduating from University?
Yes. Especially if the college course is required to move forward in your career path (Teachers College) or the program is a Community identified priority, then yes. If in doubt, ask us!
If I was on an IEP in secondary school, can I still go to Post secondary?
Yes. You might want to look into getting accommodations from the school before you start. These things can take way more time than you think they will.
Do I have to prove residency in Canada to apply for funding?
No. You don’t even have to attend a school in Canada to be funded.
I am not ready for the intensive course I really want, can I take a prep program somewhere?
Yes, provided the program is at a recognized public school, like a Canadian college or university.
Do you have child care assistance?
Yes! Check out the Childcare Assistance Policy for more information.
Check out the Post-Secondary Computer Loan Program Policy for more information.
Have questions about your post-secondary journey?
Whether you’re exploring college, university, apprenticeships, or other learning pathways, we are here to help! Reach out for guidance, resources, or answers to any questions about your next steps after high school.
Bernadette O’Grady-Bomberry
Lifelong Learning Post Secondary Advisor
905-768-0516
LLPSA@mncfn.ca