GSC Indigenous Student Awards

Green Shield Canada

Funding available to Indigenous students in health-related programs across Canada.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a health-related program (such as psychology, social work, health sciences, medical school, dentistry, or health promotion)
Attendance at a Canadian post-secondary institution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Studying psychology, mental health counselling, social work, health sciences, medical school, dentistry, health services or health promotion

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

Program FitAvoid giving a generic description of your studies. Instead, explain exactly how your specific health program—like dentistry or social work—will help you serve your community. Detail your specific career goals in healthcare.
StrategySince there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), do not wait until the final one. Apply during the earliest window possible to increase your chances of securing funds before the pool is exhausted.
RealismBecause the dollar amount isn't public, treat this as a helpful supplement rather than your primary source of tuition. Always secure your main loans or grants first while using this to cover extra costs like books or supplies.

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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