Kw’umut Lelum Foundation Award

For funding to help members of specific First Nations attending any post-secondary program across Canada.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

British Columbia

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What you will need

Membership in one of the eligible First Nations or Tribes
Enrollment in a Canadian college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program
Academic merit and performance
Details regarding your involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Kw umut Lelum Foundation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a grant, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a member of the Stz’uminus, Halalt, Lake Cowichan, Lyackson, Malahat, or Snaw-naw-as First Nations, or a member of the Penelakut Tribe, Qualicum First Nation, or Snuneymuxw First Nation. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. 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 in detail, though the foundation considers your financial need, your academic performance, and how you contribute to your community. Ask Kw umut Lelum Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Kw umut Lelum 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 Kw umut Lelum Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a member of one of the following: Stz’uminus First Nation, Halalt First Nation, Lake Cowichan First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, Malahat First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, Qualicum First Nation, or Snuneymuxw First Nation. You must be attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, which includes any program of study at any level of study within a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must show demonstrated financial need for your education costs.

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
Resident of British Columbia

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 clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funding is needed.
Community LeadershipMany applicants simply list their volunteer roles. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on your community and how your education will help you give back in the future.
StrategySince there are three separate deadlines (August, November, and February), don't wait until the last one. Apply during the earliest window possible to maximize your chances of securing funds before they are exhausted.

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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