Indigenous Students Scholarship Resources

Scholarships
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Deadline: November 23, 2023
Must be a full-time domestic Indigenous student enrolled in a Ministry approved post-secondary program.
Amount: $1000