University of Alberta Indigenous Scholars Awards

About this award

Get up to $5,500 for Indigenous students in specific University of Alberta programs—apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.

Funding varies by award. For the Indigenous Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate, you get $1,800 in September and $3,700 in January. For the other awards, the provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact University of Alberta to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As these are scholarships and bursaries, 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 pursuing studies in arts, business, education, native studies, medicine, or sport and recreation at the University of Alberta. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, or February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check University of Alberta's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Alberta how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Alberta 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 University of Alberta 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 Arts, Education, Native Studies, Alberta School of Business, Medicine & Dentistry, Indigenous Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate, Kinesiology, Sport & Recreation — 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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