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About this award

Get one of four $6,250 awards for Indigenous students in any post-secondary program — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.

You can receive one of four $6,250 awards to help pay for your education. 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 who needs financial help to cover your schooling costs. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start your application, check the Indspire (the organization that manages this funding) program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the focus on financial need, community involvement, and academic merit — ask Indspire how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Indspire 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 Indspire whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, College, University, Trades — study level
• ✓ Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying Project Management, Pharmacy, Marketing and Communications, IT Technology, IT Data — 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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