Hudson’s Bay Indigenous Student Awards

Hudson s Bay Foundation

Funding available to Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions 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 at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Financial need
Community involvement and contribution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Hudson s Bay Foundation 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 your education at any level of study in any program across Canada. 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Hudson s Bay Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Hudson s Bay Foundation 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 Hudson s Bay Foundation 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 in any Canadian province or territory. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study. While the foundation primarily considers demonstrated financial need, they may also look at your academic merit, your performance in school, and how you have contributed to your community.

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

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

Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your costs and specific gaps in your funding. List your exact tuition and living expenses to show why this award is necessary.
StrategyAvoid applying only once. Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track each window and ensure your application is updated with your latest academic achievements.
RealismAvoid assuming financial need is the only factor. Instead, balance your application by highlighting both your financial situation and your academic success or community involvement.

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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