The Indigenous Women Leadership Scholarship

About this award

Get $10,000 a year for up to 4 years and a professional mentoring network — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.

You get $10,000 per year. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. It is a renewable award that you can receive for a maximum of four years. This is for you if you are an Indigenous woman starting your post-secondary journey and want the support of a professional network to help you succeed. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Indigenous Women in Leadership's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Indigenous Women in Leadership how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Indigenous Women in Leadership 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. To keep this award, you must maintain a full-time course load to receive the renewed support each year. Since other renewal conditions aren't listed, confirm with Indigenous Women in Leadership if there are GPA requirements or other rules you need to follow.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level

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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