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Shared Value Solutions Award for Indigenous Students

Indigenous students anywhere in Canada in environment, planning or community development. Financial need is the main factor. Aug 1, Nov 1 or Feb 1.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in an Environment, Planning, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Mapping, Community Development, or related program
Documentation demonstrating financial need
Details regarding community involvement and contributions
Academic transcripts or proof of performance

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Shared Value Solutions 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 dedicated to protecting the land and building stronger communities through your studies. 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 application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Shared Value Solutions how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Shared Value Solutions 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 Shared Value Solutions whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada. You must be enrolled in a program focused on Environment, Planning, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Mapping, Community Development, or other related fields. This award is open to you regardless of your level of study. While the provider considers academic merit and your contributions to the community, they will primarily look for demonstrated financial need.

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

Studying Environment, Planning, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Mapping or Community Development

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
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 detailed budget showing exactly how the funding fills a gap in your tuition or living costs.

List your specific expenses and the sources of your current funding to prove the need.

Community Leadership

Many applicants simply list their volunteer roles.

Instead, describe the actual impact you had on your community, such as a specific project you led or a group you helped grow.

Use concrete examples of how you've contributed to your people.

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