Doane Grant Thornton Foundation Award

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Doane Grant Thornton LLP 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 have any Indigenous affiliation and are pursuing your education at any level. 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, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Doane Grant Thornton LLP how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Doane Grant Thornton LLP 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 Doane Grant Thornton LLP whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you have any Indigenous affiliation. You can be enrolled in any program of study at any level of education.

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

• ✓ Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• ApplicationAvoid submitting a generic profile. Instead, highlight your specific connection to your community and how your studies will help others. Be specific about your goals.
• SupportAvoid using references who only know you casually. Instead, provide referees who can speak to your academic discipline and leadership. Ensure your referees are ready to respond quickly.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the day of the deadline. Instead, submit your materials at least a week early to avoid technical glitches with the portal. Aim for the earliest deadline of the three to increase your visibility.
• RealismAvoid assuming a guaranteed win because you meet the basic criteria. Instead, treat this as one part of a broader funding strategy. Apply for multiple awards to ensure your tuition is covered.

Questions students ask

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