Perth and District Community Foundation Indigenous Youth Award
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The Perth District Community Foundation · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a grant to help cover your post-secondary education costs if you are an Indigenous student.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The Perth District Community Foundation 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 who needs financial help to pay for your schooling and you want to share how you contribute to your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the focus on financial need, community involvement, and academic merit — ask The Perth District Community Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Perth District Community Foundation 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 The Perth District Community Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear breakdown of their tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funds are needed.
List your specific shortfall in dollars.
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Winners instead provide letters from community leaders or teachers that give concrete examples of their involvement and contributions to the community.
Get a reference who can tell a story about your impact.
How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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