Indigenous Scholarships in Canada
Canada funds a wide range of awards for Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, and most ask for an essay or personal statement. Award Scholar matches you to the ones you're eligible for and drafts each application in your voice.
Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
$15,000Due March 01, 2027The AFA celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs for all, free of barriers and discrimination. We recognize the unique contributions all artists make to…
No essay requiredHersh E. Wolch, Q.C. Memorial Award for Indigenous Law Students
$15,000Due May 01, 2027Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering the Faculty of Law, JD program. Renewable in the second and third year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients achieve a minimum GPA of 2.60 over a minimum…
No essay requiredBelcourt Brosseau Metis Awards
$10,000Due March 31, 2027The BBMAS were established in 2001 by the directors of the Canative Housing Corporation, Orval Belcourt, Dr. Herb Belcourt, and Georges Brosseau QC. Their vision was to help Métis Albertans realize self-sufficiency throu…
No essay requiredResearch Grant for the Study of Indigenous-Ukrainian Relations in Canada
$8,000Due January 19, 2027In 2021, in recognition of Canada’s newly introduced National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies made available the Stasiuk Award for the Study of Indigenous-Ukrainian Relations…
Essay written for youKenneth R. Good Family First Nations Student Award
$7,000Due May 01, 2027Awarded to a student in HBA who is a Registered Status Indian according to the Indian Act, based on academic performance. If a recipient from HBA Year 1 cannot be found, this award will be offered to a student in MBA who…
No essay requiredEberts First and Inuit Peoples' Entrance Bursaries
$6,000Due VariesAvailable to First and Inuit Peoples entering undergraduate degree programs at McGill. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of financial need and academic standing. Renewable for a maximum of…
No essay requiredDr. Edward Wolstein Award for Students of Aboriginal Ancestry
$5,200Due October 01, 2026Awarded to a full-time student who has completed 60 credit hours. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in each of the semesters in which award is given and be a single custodial parent with one or more depend…
No essay requiredCIC Indigenous Bursary
$5,000Due VariesCriteria: Be of self-declared Indigenous ancestry (including Status First Nation, Non-Status First-Nation, Métis, or Inuit Be entering or continuing full-time studies in one of the designated Business, Environmental Scie…
No essay requiredCIC Indigenous Student Award
$5,000Due October 01, 2026Applicants must pursue a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Saskatchewan's Edwards School of Business; possess a minimum GPA of 70%; demonstrate financial need; and submit a statement of contributions highl…
Essay written for youBC Indigenous Student Award
$5,000Due April 24, 2027The Society offers Indigenous Award programs for students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous – First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit. All are…
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