Bill and Penny Eakin Indigenous Education Award

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual award supporting female First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in post-secondary studies.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Bill and Penny Eakin 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 a female Indigenous student who has faced financial barriers while pursuing your post-secondary education. You have three application deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the Indspire (the organization that manages Indigenous funding) portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Bill and Penny Eakin how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Bill and Penny Eakin 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 Bill and Penny Eakin whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying Health and Health related programs, Dentistry, Education, Law, Law Enforcement, 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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