First Nations University of Canada Awards

Win up to $2,500 as a full-time student at First Nations University of Canada — apply via AwardSpring by October 31, 2026.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value

$2,500

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Level

Undergraduate, Graduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Registration and application submission via the AwardSpring online platform
For The Co-operators Group Limited applicants: proof of enrollment in the Business Administration Program
For The Co-operators Group Limited applicants: proof of at least 60 completed credit hours
For Innovation Federal Credit Union applicants: agreement to have name, photo, and program announced on social media
For Innovation Federal Credit Union applicants: an impact statement or testimonial sent to IFCU (Innovation Federal Credit Union)
For The Co-operators Group Limited applicants: a GPA of at least 65% in the semester you apply

About this award

You can access several different funding options. The Innovation Federal Credit Union offers 10 scholarships of $2,500.00 each. The Co-operators Group Limited provides one (1) $2,500 scholarship and one (1) $2,500 bursary. For the Emergency Bursary, you receive short-term urgent financial assistance to help you stay in school. As these are scholarships and bursaries, they are grants, not loans, so you do not have to pay them back. This is for you if you are a full-time student at First Nations University of Canada. The Co-operators Group Limited awards are only for Indigenous students; the Innovation Federal Credit Union scholarships are open to full-time students in any field of study. For most awards, you must apply through AwardSpring between October 1, 2026, and October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask First Nations University of Canada how and when you will hear back—whether by email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published for all awards—ask First Nations University of Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. For the Innovation Federal Credit Union awards, you must be willing to share your name, photo, and program on social media and provide a testimonial. Ask First Nations University of Canada 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 for most of these awards. Since you can only apply for the Emergency Bursary once per academic year, confirm with First Nations University of Canada if other awards are one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify for The Co-operators Group Limited awards, you must be a full-time Indigenous student at First Nations University of Canada, enrolled in the Business Administration Program, have completed at least 60 credit hours, and have a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 65% in the semester you apply. For the Innovation Federal Credit Union scholarships, you must be a full-time student at First Nations University of Canada in any field of study with a PGPA of at least 60%. The Emergency Bursary is for First Nations University of Canada students facing unexpected financial challenges with immediate needs like groceries, housing, or medication.

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 undergraduate or graduate students
Studying Business Administration Program

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

PublicityAvoid applying for the Innovation Federal Credit Union No Essay Scholarships if you are not comfortable being named publicly. Instead, be ready to have your name, photo, and program announced on social media and to send an impact statement or testimonial to IFCU.
SupportAvoid submitting your application without checking your transcripts. Instead, ensure your GPA (Grade Point Average) or PGPA meets the specific threshold for the award you want. Double-check your credit hour count if applying for the Co-operators award.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the end of October to apply. Instead, register on AwardSpring as soon as the window opens on October 1 to ensure your digital application is complete. Review the instructional video and reference guide provided by the school.
RealismAvoid relying solely on the Emergency Bursary for long-term funding. Instead, treat it as a one-time safety net for urgent crises. Exhaust other funding sources, such as your First Nation Band or Métis local, before applying for emergency aid.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on October 31, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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