Post-Secondary Resource Hub

*NEW* Post-Secondary Funding Application Walk-Through

Application Process

• New Students
  • Complete Part 1, found here
  • First Time Applicants please wait for Welcome Letter before completing and uploading Part 2
  • Welcome letters will be sent after applications close and are reviewed
• Returning Students
  • Re-apply within your existing file by:
    • Use your email as your Username to access Dadavan
    • Use the password provided by Dadavan to access
    • Copying information from the previous semester into the new semester(s), or
    • Entering all required information manually.
    •  Returning students may upload Part 2 immediately after completing Part 1
  • This process also applies if you are changing schools.
• NOTE: All applicants must
  • Download Part 2 of the funding application from Dadavan, or here
    • New students: wait for your Welcome Letter before doing this
  • Complete the form, and upload it to your file on Dadavan
    •  If there are differences between the online application and the paper form, the paper form will be used, since students can correct it

Application Review

• Applications are not reviewed until the application period closes.
• Once applications close:
  • Your file will be reviewed.
  • You will receive an email requesting completion of Part 2, including the upload of:
    • Completed Part 2 application
    • Status card (front and back)
    • Financial information
    • Letter of Offer from the school and/or confirmation of acceptance

Assessment and Notification

• After assessment:
• You will be notified of your funding status.
  • If approved, you will receive:
    • An Eligibility Letter outlining the funding amounts and the semester(s) covered
    • A copy of the Sponsorship Letter sent to your school
    • A Residence Letter, if you applied for residence

Funding Details

• Residence or Living Allowance
  • Eligible students may receive up to $6,000 per semester.
  • Living Allowance is paid on or about the first day of the month in which classes begin.
  • If residence costs exceed $6,000, the student is responsible for the balance.
  • If residence costs are less than $6,000, the remaining amount may be paid as a lump sum at the end of a successful academic year.
• Books and Supplies
  • Students whose book costs are not included in tuition will receive $500 at the start of each semester for books.

Additional Supports

• Students may be eligible for other education-related costs.

• Applicants are encouraged to review the Policy for full details on additional eligible expenses.

Academic Year Requirement

• The Government of Canada requires a new application every year.
• The academic year runs:
  • May 1st, 2026 – April 30th, 2027
  • Next year: May 1st, 2027 – April 30th, 2028
  • Each year, both Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed again.
    

Important Notes

• The website labels the forms as Part 1 and Part 2 to make the process easier to follow.
• Only first-time applicants complete Part 1 online initially – returning students complete part 1 inside their file on Dadavan
• Returning students do not repeat the same first-time process but must still submit updated applications yearly

MCFN is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for 2026 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, August 31st, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
  • Awards Night: Successful applicants will be recognized during our upcoming Awards Night on Saturday, November 14th, 2026.

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 2026
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

The Canadian Coast Guard

Great Lakes Shipping

The Canadian Armed Forces

Railway Training – Railway Association of Canada

Post-Secondary Assistance Policy

Post-Secondary Computer Loan Program Agreement

Post-Secondary Child Care Reimbursement Application

Post-Secondary Tutoring Policy

*NEW* Deciding Which School Is Right For You Video Walk-Through

Ontario Indigenous Institutes

Ontario Colleges Application Centre

Ontario Universities’ Application Centre

Ontario Transfer & Pathways Guide for Determining Your Best Path in Post Secondary

Ontario Friendship Centres

National Association of Friendship Centres

OSAP Information and Resources

First Nations Resource Development Scholarship

Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool

Indspire

Aboriginal Futures – Scholarships & Bursaries

Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation

Fulbright Canada (for students studying in the United States)

TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples

RBC Future Launch Scholarships for Indigenous Youth

Miziwe Biik Bursary

For after you complete your degree: 2026 Post-Secondary Graduation Award Program Application

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.

A long term resident of Six Nations, Bernadette O’Grady-Bomberry is the Post Secondary Advisor for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. She has taught, worked at, and funded for Post Secondary for over 20 years. She has long believed that a good education leads to a stable career, and a stable career leads to a thriving community.

Bernadette O’Grady-Bomberry
Lifelong Learning Post Secondary Advisor
905-768-0516
LLPSA@mncfn.ca

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