College of Fellows Indigenous Planning Student Award
$ 5,000
$5,000
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College of Fellows · National
College of Fellows Indigenous Planning Student Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
$5,000
Total value
Aug 1
Deadline
About this award
Get $5,000 for your studies in an accredited Canadian planning program if you are an Indigenous student — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
You get a $5,000 annual award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student (First Nation, Inuit, or Metis) pursuing a career in urban or regional planning. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No specific 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 College of Fellows how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask College of Fellows 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 College of Fellows whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Accredited Canadian Planning Program — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Program Fit
The biggest mistake is applying from a general geography or environmental degree.
Strategy
Winners instead prove they are in an accredited planning program specifically.
Strategy
Check your program's accreditation status with the CIP (the Canadian Institute of Planners — the professional body that certifies planners in Canada) before applying.
Support
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead secure letters from planning professors or professional planners who can speak to their potential in the field.
Strategy
Ask a mentor in the planning community to vouch for your commitment to Indigenous professional voices.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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