The Kutenai Art Therapy Institute BIPOC Bursary aims to uplift and support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students.
At the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI), we are committed to building a socially just world. We believe that BIPOC perspectives and voices are critical in creating an equitable art therapy community. We recognize that BIPOC communities have faced and continue to face systemic inequalities in art therapy education, and we want to do our part to address these barriers.
This bursary is part of our ongoing efforts to undo the structural barriers that prevent BIPOC communities from pursuing their dreams in art therapy.
Eligibility Criteria
The bursary offers a tuition credit of $3500 to one first-year student who identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour. To qualify for the bursary, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.
Application Process
To apply for the bursary, applicants must submit a resume and personal statement (500 words) and have official transcripts on file at KATI. In your statement, please include the following:
Describe how your lived experiences have influenced your desire for a career in art therapy.
Discuss your personal identity and how it relates to your goals and aspirations for art therapy
Explain how this bursary would contribute to your current financial plan for the upcoming academic year (ie. will be able to reduce work hours, avoid additional debt).
Submit all documentation to admin@kutenaiarttherapy.com.
Application Deadline
June 24th, 2026