Express Scripts Canada · National
Express Scripts Canada
About this award
Get $6,250 for your education if you are an Indigenous student in Canada — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
You can receive one of four $6,250 awards to help pay for your education. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who needs financial help to afford your schooling and you want to make a difference in your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check the Indspire funding page or call 1-855-INDSPIRE to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the provider considers your financial need, academic performance, and community involvement. 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.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, College, University, Apprenticeship Program — study level
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
- Studying Project Management, Pharmacy, Marketing and Communications, IT Technology, IT Data — 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 simply stating you cannot afford school.
Winners instead provide a detailed breakdown of their budget gaps and explain exactly how $6,250 changes their ability to graduate.
List your specific costs and shortfall.
Many students just list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community and how the award helps them continue giving back.
Give a concrete example of a project you led.