Aritzia · National
Aritzia Indigenous Excellence Scholarship
About this award
Get $5,000 for your post-secondary studies if you are a women-identifying Indigenous student in business or related fields — apply by August 1 or November 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
You can receive a $5,000 scholarship. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as a woman, have Indigenous roots, and are dedicated to both your grades and helping your community. You have two deadlines to choose from: August 1 or November 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Indspire's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Five $5,000 scholarships are awarded each year. 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. 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
- Associate, Bachelor’S, Graduate — study level
- Studying Business, retail management, fashion merchandising, education, fine arts, Indigenous studies, social work — field of study
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 listing your volunteer hours as a simple list.
Winners instead tell stories about the impact they had on others.
Describe a specific time you helped your community grow.
The biggest mistake is using a teacher who barely knows you.
Winners instead use a mentor or community leader who can prove your leadership skills.
Provide a reference who has seen you work with other Indigenous youth.