Scholarships
Scholarships
Indspire: Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
Amount: Varies
Apply By: Feb. 1; Aug 1; Nov 1 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be an Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit, and Métis) student enrolled in post-secondary education (accredited education programs, professional development programs, continuing education programs; traditional knowledge programs; or arts training). Must not be a staff, board, or jury member.
J. Elmer & Elise Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Award
Amount: $1,000
Apply By: Oct. 15 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be a full-time first year or returning Aboriginal student in an undergraduate program. Students must be involved with Aboriginal students on campus or in the community. Students must have a good academic record and show perseverance and leadership.
Community Leaders - Blu Earth Renewables
Amount: $3,000
Apply By: Sept. 15 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be a post-secondary Indigenous (status, non-status, Métis, Inuit) student. Must be a permanent resident of British Columbia. Must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled in a BC recognized post-secondary institution, and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (C+ grade equivalent).
Eaton Electrical - Indigenous Clean Energy Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Apply By: Oct. 31 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be passionate about electrical work as a career. Students who demonstrate an interest in travel are preferred.
Canada Post Awards for Indigenous students
Amount: $2,000
Apply By: Aug. 31 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Canadian student and a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit community. Must be a returning student who has been out of school for 1 or more years, and has completed 1 full year of studies. Applicants are only able to receive this award once.
AISES Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Apply By: Apr. 30 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be an American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Indigenous Peoples of Canada student.
Renewable Energy Trades - Blu Earth Renewables
Amount: $3,000
Apply By: Sept. 15 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student enrolled in a renewable energy trades program.
ATCO Indigenous Education Awards Program
Amount: Varies
Apply By: Aug. 16 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be an Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) student.
First Citizens Student Bursary Program
Amount: $700-$1,200
Apply By: Jan. 15; May 15; Sept. 15 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be an Indigenous(status, non-status, Métis, Inuit) post-secondary student and a permanent resident of British Columbia. Applicants must be registered in a BC recognized post-secondary institution, exhibit financial need, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (C+ grade equivalent).
Indigenous Peoples Scholarship - Blu Earth Renewables
Amount: $3,000
Apply By: Sept. 15 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must be an Indigenous student.
Indigenous Student Bursary - Brescia at Western University
Amount: Varies
Apply By: October 15 - Annually
Eligibility Criteria: Must self-identify as an Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)) person in Canada. Students must be eligible for a general bursary and must be an Ontario resident.