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Amina Pokrant Awards for Female Indigenous Students and Davetter Awards for Indigenous Students

For Indigenous students in high school or post-secondary science, technology, engineering, math or health.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Dan Vetter

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment in high school or a post-secondary program
Confirmation of study in science, technology, engineering, math, or health
For Amina Pokrant Award applicants: proof of female identity

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Dan Vetter to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As these are awards based on financial need, 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 pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, math, or health and can show that you need financial help to cover your education costs. 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, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Dan Vetter how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dan Vetter 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 Dan Vetter whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are currently in high school or a post-secondary program. You must be studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, or health. Additionally, you must show demonstrated financial need to be considered for these awards.

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

Open to high school students
Studying Science, technology, engineering, math or health

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

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your education costs and current income gaps.

List your specific tuition and book costs to show exactly why you need the funds.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak directly to your academic persistence and community involvement.

Ask a teacher or mentor to highlight your specific achievements in STEM or health.

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