The Jane Hood Award for Indigenous Women

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for bursaries supporting first-year Indigenous female students in health and environmental university programs across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The Jane Hood Fund to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous woman starting your university journey in a field dedicated to healing people or protecting the planet. 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 The Jane Hood Fund how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Jane Hood Fund 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 The Jane Hood Fund whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Studying Health, Science, Environmental, Natural Resources, Conservation — 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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