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St. Paul s University College · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified May 2, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for annual awards supporting Indigenous students attending the University of Waterloo.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact St. Paul s University College to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As these are awards, the money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student attending the University of Waterloo who has a record of academic achievement and can show you have financial need. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask St. Paul s University College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask St. Paul s University College 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 St. Paul s University College 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.
Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is listing a generic list of clubs.
Winners instead show exactly how they helped others, especially through the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre.
Detail your specific contributions to outreach work to stand out.
The biggest mistake is providing a vague character reference.
Winners provide letters from mentors who can vouch for their leadership and academic persistence.
Get a reference who knows your community impact personally.
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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Indigenous Student Award for Academic Achievement
Presquito Murdoch Indigenous Law Award
Seger Family Bursary for STEM
Tachane Foundation Inc. Bursary for Indigenous Students
Scott MacCaie Rogers Scholarship
The Yvonne Mercer Indigenous Student Bursary
The State Group Inc. Indigenous Bursary
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