Rob Dowler and Lisanne Hill Matawa First Nations Scholarship
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CGOV Foundation · National
Rob Dowler and Lisanne Hill Matawa First Nations Scholarship
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
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Total value
Aug 1
Deadline
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary supporting Indigenous students at any level of post-secondary study.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact CGOV Foundation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, 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 have ties to the Matawa Tribal Council or the Nishnawbe Aski Nations. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask CGOV Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask CGOV 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 CGOV Foundation 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
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Financial Need
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Strategy
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
Strategy
List your specific monthly expenses to prove the need.
Support
The biggest mistake is using a generic teacher who barely knows you.
Strategy
Winners instead use a community leader or elder who can speak to their connection to the Matawa Tribal Council or Nishnawbe Aski Nations.
Strategy
Ask your referee to mention your specific community ties.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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