APTN · National
APTN Indigenous Scholarship
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an Indigenous scholarship supporting any program of study at an accredited institution. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network — the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world) 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 identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a degree or diploma at an accredited school. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask APTN how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask APTN 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 APTN whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — 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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 just submitting a transcript without context.
Winners instead highlight how they maintained a 65% average or higher while balancing other commitments.
Provide a brief note explaining your academic journey.
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Winners instead secure letters from mentors who can specifically speak to their Indigenous identity and community involvement.
Ask your referee to use concrete examples of your leadership.