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Guardian Capital Indigenous Student Awards

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Documentation of financial need
Records of academic merit and performance
Evidence of community involvement and contribution

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students attending any post-secondary program across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Guardian Capital Group Limited 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 an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada, regardless of your specific Indigenous affiliation. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an online portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Guardian Capital Group Limited how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your demonstrated financial need as the main factor, but they may also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask Guardian Capital Group Limited 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 Guardian Capital Group Limited whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear, documented breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your financial need.

Support

Avoid using a generic reference letter.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or teachers who can give specific examples of your involvement in and contribution to the community.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline to apply.

Since there are three separate windows (August, November, and February), try to apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to get your funding sorted sooner.

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