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Sun Life Indigenous Student Awards

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment at a post-secondary institution

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for an annual award supporting Indigenous students attending any post-secondary institution.

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 are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation who has a demonstrated financial need for help with education costs. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. 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 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.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution. You must show demonstrated financial need for help with your education costs. Priority is given to you if you are studying in math, finance, accounting (CPA — Certified Public Accountants), computer science, commerce, actuarial science, or social sciences.

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

Studying math, finance, accounting (CPA), computer science, commerce, actuarial science or social sciences

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
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 clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses.

List your specific shortfall to show exactly why you need this funding.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak to your academic persistence and community ties.

Ask your professor or community leader to highlight your specific achievements.

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