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Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary, technical training, or development program

About this award

Deadlines fall on February 1, August 1 and November 1 for financial assistance available to Indigenous youth in any post-secondary or technical program.

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. 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 youth pursuing further education to honor the legacy of Indigenous veterans. 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 through email, a portal, or by 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.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation. This award is open to you regardless of your level of study, as long as you are enrolled in any post-secondary, technical training, or development program.

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

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Identity

Avoid providing a generic bio.

Instead, share a personal story that connects your educational goals to your Indigenous heritage and the legacy of veterans.

Write about how your studies will give back to your community.

Support

Avoid submitting a basic reference letter.

Instead, provide referees who can speak to your leadership and resilience.

Ask your mentors to provide specific examples of your growth.

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