APTN Indigenous Scholarship

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an Indigenous student scholarship supporting any program of study at an accredited institution.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact APTN (the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network — Canada's national Indigenous broadcaster) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a multi-year post-secondary education regardless of your specific field of study. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask APTN how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask APTN during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with APTN whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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