Scholarships, Bursaries + Grants for Indigenous Youth
Explore scholarships, bursaries, grants and other financial supports available to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada. Each are separated into categories with most recent financial supports filtered through the Government of Canada website.Â
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Freehorse Family Wellness Society Award (Freehorse Family Wellness Society, AB) - applies to all areas of study ​​
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Wilson G. Harron Trust (University of Toronto) - dentistryÂ
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Blaine and Pat Holmlund Scholarship for First Nations People (University of Saskatchewan, SK) - arts and sciences, nursingÂ
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New Relationship Trust Bursaries and Scholarships (New Relationship Trust, BC) - applies to all areas of studyÂ
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Indigenous Student Awards (AltaLink, AB) - applies to all areas of study
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Wilson G. Harron Trust (University of Toronto) - dentistryÂ
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Indigenous Student Awards (AltaLink, AB) - applies to all areas of studyÂ
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Modern Métis Woman Scholarship (Modern Métis Woman, National) - applies to all areas of study
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Métis Student Bursary Program (Métis Nation of Ontario, ON) - applies to all areas of studyÂ
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Rebecca Kelln Métis Bursary Fund (Apeetogosan Development Inc, AB) - applies to all areas of study
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Don't worry, check back here soon! We are still on the hunt for Inuit-specific scholarships, bursaries, and grants.Â
Don't Forget to Check With Your CommunityÂ
In addition to the opportunities listed here, your First Nation or community may offer education funding, sponsorships, living allowances, travel supports, or other financial assistance for members pursuing post-secondary education or training.
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Reach out directly to your Nation's or community's education department, post-secondary funding office, or administration to learn what supports may be available to you.
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Your community may have opportunities that aren't advertised publicly.