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Library and Archives Canada · Canada

Price McIntosh Bursary

Awaiting next round

$5,000 a year full time ($2,500 part time), for up to 3 years, for Indigenous, disabled or racialized students in library or archives programs.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
$5,000 full time or $2,500 part time, up to 3 years in a row
Listed deadline
Yearly call; the last deadline was Sept 24, 2026
Who can apply
Students. Indigenous applicants and projects are a priority.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Libraries and reading, Education and training
Pays for
Paying for school
Study level
Trades, college or polytechnic, University (bachelor's degree), Graduate school (master's or PhD)
Subject
Library, archives and information studies

Who it's intended for

Details
First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities studying in a library- or archives-related program at a Canadian college or university.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities studying in a library- or archives-related program at a Canadian college or university.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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