Hudson s Bay Foundation · National
Hudson’s Bay Indigenous Student Awards
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an award supporting Indigenous students at any post-secondary institution in Canada. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Hudson s Bay Foundation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who needs financial support to pursue your education and you have a history of contributing to your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. 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. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear, honest breakdown of their costs and gaps, showing exactly why this funding is necessary for them to stay in school.
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Winners instead ask their referees to provide specific examples of their community involvement and leadership roles.
The biggest mistake is ignoring the three different deadlines.
Winners pick the deadline that best aligns with their current enrollment status or financial gap to ensure they are applying at the right time.