Shukrana Indigenous Education Awards

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to help cover your education costs if you are an Indigenous student from Ontario.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Shukrana Foundation 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 from Ontario who is pursuing a professional degree or a specialized diploma and needs extra financial help to stay in school. You have three different 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 in detail, though the provider considers your financial need, your academic performance, and how you contribute to your community. Ask Shukrana Foundation Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Shukrana Foundation 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 Shukrana Foundation Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, College, Trades — study level
• ✓ Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying applied diploma, undergraduate professional, STEM, business — field of study

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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