GSC Indigenous Student Awards

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment in a health-related program (such as psychology, social work, health sciences, medical school, dentistry, or health promotion)
• ✓ Proof of attendance at a Canadian post-secondary institution

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students in health-related programs across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Green Shield Canada 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 pursuing a career in healthcare or wellness, such as nursing, medicine, or social work. 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 Green Shield Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Green Shield 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 — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Green Shield Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada. You must be enrolled in a health-related program at any level of study. Eligible programs include, but are not limited to, psychology and mental health counselling, social work, health sciences, medical school, dentistry, and health services or health promotion.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

• ✓ Studying psychology, mental health counselling, social work, health sciences, medical school, dentistry, health services or health promotion

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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