Mars Canada Award for Indigenous Students

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Proof of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
• ✓ Documentation of financial need
• ✓ Academic transcripts showing 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 Mars Canada Inc. 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 who is balancing your academic goals with a commitment to supporting your community. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Mars Canada Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Mars Canada 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 Mars Canada Inc. 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. While the provider primarily considers demonstrated financial need, they may also look at your academic merit, your performance in school, and how you have contributed to your community.

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

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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