Mars Canada Award for Indigenous Students

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a grant supporting 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 grant, 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 pursuing higher education and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Mars Canada Inc.'s 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 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.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — 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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