Forgirlsake, Inc. · National
Forgirlsake Scholarship Award for Indigenous Women
About this award
Get up to $2,500 for your post-secondary studies if you are an Indigenous woman in Canada — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
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 who is balancing your academic goals with a commitment to helping 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 Forgirlsake, Inc.'s program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the focus on financial need, community contribution, and academic merit — 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. 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
- Undergraduate — study level
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 have low income.
Winners instead provide a detailed narrative of their financial barriers and exactly how $2,500 will remove a specific obstacle to their graduation.
Many applicants just list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on others and use specific examples of how they contributed to their community.
Focus your application on the intersection of your identity as an Indigenous woman and your future goals.
Show the committee that investing in your education is an investment in the community you intend to serve.