AbbVie Corporation Award for Indigenous Students

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Proof of residency in Montreal or Markham
• ✓ Enrollment verification in a healthcare or general science program
• ✓ Documentation of demonstrated financial need
• ✓ Academic transcripts showing merit and performance
• ✓ Evidence of community involvement and contribution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact AbbVie Corporation 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 student living in Montreal or Markham who is pursuing a career in healthcare or general science. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask AbbVie Corporation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need as the main factor, but they also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask AbbVie Corporation 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 AbbVie Corporation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student based out of Montreal or Markham. You must be attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, which includes a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be enrolled in a healthcare or general science program and show demonstrated financial need for help with your education costs.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario or Quebec
• ✓ Studying healthcare or general science

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funding is necessary.
• Community LeadershipMany applicants simply list their volunteer roles. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on your community and how those experiences shaped your desire to enter healthcare or science.
• StrategySince there are three separate deadlines, do not wait until the final one in February. Applying in the earliest window may increase your chances if funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• RealismBecause this award is restricted to two specific cities (Montreal and Markham), the pool of applicants is smaller than national awards, but the competition among local students remains high.

Questions students ask

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