Forgirlsake Scholarship Award for Indigenous Women

About this award

Get up to $2,500 for Indigenous women across Canada attending college or university — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.

You can receive a maximum individual scholarship award of $2,500. 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 woman in Canada pursuing a post-secondary education and want to balance your academic goals with your contributions to your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No specific notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start your application, check Forgirlsake, Inc.'s program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back about your status. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the provider considers financial need as the primary factor along with your academic performance and community involvement. Ask Forgirlsake, Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Forgirlsake, Inc. 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 Forgirlsake, Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level

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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