The Canadian Press
A scholarship supporting Indigenous students pursuing careers in journalism.
Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026
No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact The Canadian Press 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 are an Indigenous student who is passionate about storytelling and reporting in the field of journalism. 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 The Canadian Press how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Canadian Press 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 The Canadian Press whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
You qualify for this award if you have any Indigenous affiliation. You must be at any level of study, provided you are currently enrolled in a journalism program or can show on your application that you intend to seek future employment in journalism.
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.
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.
FundMyCourse.ca · checked Aug 31, 2026
Varies. Check the official page
fundmycourse.ca/scholarships/gillis-purcell-memorial-scholarship-for-indigenous-people