College of Fellows Indigenous Planning Student Award

About this award

$5,000 for Indigenous students in an accredited Canadian planning program — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.

You get an annual award of $5,000. 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) who wants to bring your professional voice into the field of urban and regional planning. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check the College of Fellows's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the College of Fellows how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the 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 the 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

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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