Forgirlsake Scholarship Award for Indigenous Women

Forgirlsake, Inc.

Get up to $2,500 for Indigenous women across Canada attending college or university.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Up to

$2,500

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous identity
Enrollment in a post-secondary college or university
Financial need
Community involvement and contribution

About this award

You can receive a maximum individual scholarship award of $2,500. 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 woman in Canada pursuing a post-secondary education and want to balance your academic goals with your contributions to your community. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. No specific notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start your application, check Forgirlsake, Inc.'s program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back about your status. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the funder considers financial need as the primary factor along with your academic performance and community involvement. Ask Forgirlsake, Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Forgirlsake, Inc. 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 Forgirlsake, Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous woman across Canada with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be attending a post-secondary college or university at any level of study. Please note that trade programs are excluded from this award.

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 or undergraduate students

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Community LeadershipAvoid listing your volunteer roles as a simple bulleted list of duties. Instead, tell stories about the specific impact you had on your community. Describe a time you solved a problem or helped others to show your contribution.
RealismAvoid assuming financial need is the only factor. Highlight your academic merit and community ties alongside your financial gaps. Ensure your application shows you are a well-rounded candidate.

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 November 1, 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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