Sun Life Indigenous Student Awards

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual award supporting Indigenous students with financial need in any post-secondary program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Sun Life 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 identify as Indigenous and need extra financial help to cover your education costs while attending a post-secondary school. 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 — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Sun Life how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Sun Life 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 Sun Life whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying math, finance, accounting (CPA), computer science, commerce, actuarial science, social sciences — 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

   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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