Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust · National
Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust
About this award
Get financial assistance for any post-secondary or technical program if you have Indigenous affiliation — apply by February 1, August 1, or November 1.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the national Indigenous education organization) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous youth pursuing further education to honor the legacy of Indigenous veterans. You have three deadlines to choose from: February 1, August 1, and November 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Indspire how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Indspire 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 Indspire whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary, Technical Training, Development Program — study level
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic form.
Winners instead connect their personal goals to the legacy of Indigenous veterans.
Mention how your education honors those who served Canada.
The biggest mistake is forgetting to include letters of support from your community.
Winners instead provide references that prove their character and commitment to their culture.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.