Aritzia Indigenous Excellence Scholarship

About this award

Get $5,000 for your post-secondary studies if you are a women-identifying Indigenous student — apply by August 1 or November 1.

You can receive a $5,000 scholarship. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as a woman and are an Indigenous student who has shown excellence in your classes and your community. You have two deadlines to choose from: August 1 and November 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Aritzia's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Five scholarships are awarded each year. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Aritzia how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Aritzia 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 Aritzia whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying Business, retail management, fashion merchandising, education, fine arts, Indigenous studies, social work — field of study

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

   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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