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Indigenous Students Scholarship Resources

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Scholarships

First Citizens Student Bursary Program

First Citizens Student Bursary Program

Deadline: January 15, 2024

Must be Status or non-Status First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Must demonstrate financial need. Must be enrolled in a BC recognized post-secondary institution. Must have a GPA of 2.5 + or C+ grade. Can apply after completing one semester of post-secondary.

Amount: $700 - $1200

Eaton – Indigenous Clean Energy Scholarship

Eaton – Indigenous Clean Energy Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2023

Must be an Indigenous student interested in electrical work and enjoy to travel. Must be interested in a paid internship with Eaton.

Amount: $5000 plus a paid internship with Eaton

AISES Scholarships: AISES Polaris Vocational Trades Scholarship (2023-2024)

AISES Scholarships: AISES Polaris Vocational Trades Scholarship (2023-2024)

Deadline: Ongoing, reviewed as applications are submitted.

Must be a full-time Indigenous student with Status. Must have an eligible degree (Click on Read More). Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5+. Must have AISES membership (Click on Read More).

Amount: $1500

J. Elmer & Elise Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Award

J. Elmer & Elise Hynes Aboriginal Student Achievement Award

Deadline: October 15, 2023

Must be a full-time Indigenous undergraduate student. Must be involved with Indigenous students in their school campus or in the community. Must have a good academic record.

Amount: $1000

Indspire Scholarship – Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards

Indspire Scholarship – Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards

Deadline: November 1, 2023

Awarded to Status or Non-Status (need a parent's Status card) Indigenous student. Preference for students with school or community volunteer experience.

Amount: varies

Animikii Scholarship

Animikii Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2023

Must be Status or non-Status First Nations, Métis, or Inuit student of ages 17-30. Must be attending a post-secondary program focused on technology or entrepreneurship.

Amount: $500

Centennial College Bursaries – The Indigenous Bursary

Centennial College Bursaries – The Indigenous Bursary

Deadline: November 23, 2023

Must be a full-time domestic Indigenous student enrolled in a Ministry approved post-secondary program.

Amount: $1000

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