Government of Canada · National
Government of Canada
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for various scholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students in health, law, fine arts, and general post-secondary programs.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization that administers these awards) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student looking for financial support to reach higher levels of education based on your merit and financial need. Depending on the award, your deadline is August 1, November 1, or February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — 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, Graduate, Certificate, Diploma, Degree — study level
- Studying Fine Arts, health, dental, Pre-Law, Law — 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.
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 failing to prove you aren't getting other money.
Winners instead provide clear documentation showing they will not receive First Nation or territorial funding to ensure they meet the non-overlap rule.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic application.
Winners instead connect with Indspire early to understand the specific priorities of the Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative or the Legal Studies program.
The biggest mistake is missing the staggered deadlines.
Winners map out the August 1, November 1, and February 1 dates and prepare separate packages for the different categories like Fine Arts versus Health Careers.