Aritzia Indigenous Excellence Scholarship

About this award

Get $5,000 for women-identifying Indigenous students in business or related fields — apply by August 1 or November 1.

You can receive a $5,000 scholarship. Five of these awards are given out each year. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a woman-identifying Indigenous student who has shown excellence in your studies and stays active in your community. You have two deadlines to choose from: August 1 and November 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. 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

   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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