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APTN Indigenous Scholarship

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of full-time enrollment in a two or more year program
Confirmation of attendance at an accredited educational institution
Transcripts showing a minimum overall average of 65% or above

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for this award supporting Indigenous students in any post-secondary program.

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. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing your education at an accredited school. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an online portal. 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.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are enrolled full-time in a program that lasts two or more years at an accredited educational institution. You can be in any program of study at any level of study. You must have a minimum overall average of 65% or above.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Academic Records

Avoid submitting transcripts that don't clearly show your overall average.

Instead, provide official documents that highlight your 65% or higher average so the reviewer doesn't have to hunt for the number.

Support

Avoid providing a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak specifically to your Indigenous community involvement and academic persistence.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline to apply.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply for the earliest one possible to get your funding sorted sooner.

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