Indigenous Student Scholarships and Awards

    NLPS Indigenous Achievement Award

       
    Audience
    Indigenous youth graduating from an NLPS school
    Sponsored by 
    NLPS Board of Trustees
    Eligibility
    Indigenous youth pursuing post-secondary studies with the ultimate objective of obtaining a university degree, a college diploma, or a certificate from a technical institute.
    Deadline

    April 30
    Application Information Indigenous Achievement Award

     

       
    Audience Indigenous students completing high school and mature students entering their first year of study.
    Sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross
    Eligibility students who are completing their high school education and entering their first year of post-secondary study at an accredited institution and individuals, deemed as mature by their post-secondary institution, entering their first year of study at an accredited institution.
    Value $1,500
    Deadline Opens in September
    Application Information Alberta Blue Cross Indigenous Scholarships

     

       
    Audience First Nations, Inuit, and Metis students across Canada who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their schools and communities.
    Sponsored by ATCO
    Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in full-time high school (including upgrading) or an accredited post-secondary institution or training program, and cannot be the child of an ATCO employee.
    Value

    Merit Awards - $750 (students completing Grades 9-12)
    Bursaries - $1,200 (students enrolled in trade/community technical college diploma or certificate programs)
    Scholarships - $1,800 (students enrolled in degree or graduate programs)
    Bridging Awards - $1,000 (students registered in an upgrading program or university preparation program
    Deadline August 16, 2024
    Application Information ATCO Indigenous Education Awards Program

     

     

     
    Audience These awards recognize First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal education path and embrace their own gifts, strengths and potential while celebrating the ways of their people.
    Sponsored by Alberta School Boards' Association
    Eligibility
    Awards are open to all students in Kindergarten to Grade 12.
    Value  
    Deadline TBD 2025
    Application Information Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards

     

     
    Audience Students enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution for the upcoming academic year.
    Sponsored by TC Energy
    Eligibility Must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and located in a community near TC Energy's operations or projects.
    Value $5,000
    Deadline Applications open in January
    Application Information TC Energy Scholarships

     

       
    Audience
    Students renewing their educational studies
    Sponsored by Canada Post
    Eligibility
    •  Canadian and a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit community
    • Have been out of school for 1 year or more and are returning
    • Have already returned to school and completed 1 full year of studies
    • Have never received this award in the past (you can apply as many times as you want, but you can only receive the award once)
    Value $2,000
    Deadline August 31
    Application Information Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students

       
    Audience
    First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada demonstrating strong academic performance and community involvement
    Sponsored by RBC
    Eligibility Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education 
    Value
    Up to $10,000 per year for up to 4 years
    Deadline Applications open in the fall
    Application Information RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth

     

     

     
    Audience Indigenous students pursuing full and part time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs.
    Sponsored by  Indspire
    Eligibility There is one application for all of Indspire's bursaries, scholarships and awards (with a few exceptions). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships and awards.
    Value Depends on which bursary or scholarship is awarded.
    Deadline August 1, November 1, February 1
    Application Information Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards

       
    Audience Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education
    Sponsored by  Bird Construction
    Eligibility Three scholarships available 
    Value $1,500 - $3,000
    Deadline TBD
    Application Information Bird Construction Indigenous Scholarships

       
    Audience Students in grades 11 and 12
    Sponsored by  Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation
    Eligibility Indigenous students in grades 11 and 12 to spend a week at a Canadian university, interacting with scientists in their research laboratories. During the week of instruction on campus, students have the opportunity to meet role models, learn about the support systems available on campus and experience the excitement of doing research.
    Value Monetary scholarships available for students who have completed the VJFK program.
    Deadline December 31
    Application Information Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation