Yip Legacy Award for Indigenous Women

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a scholarship supporting Indigenous women from British Columbia in any program of study.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Dr. Kirsten Yip 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 woman from British Columbia who wants the freedom to choose your own field of study based on your personal passions and values. You have three different 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, phone, or through the Indspire (the organization that manages Indigenous education funding) portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Dr. Kirsten Yip how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dr. Kirsten Yip 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 Dr. Kirsten Yip whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Resident of BC — provincial eligibility

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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