Mars Canada Award for Indigenous Students

Mars Canada Inc.

Funding available to Indigenous students 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

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 Mars Canada Inc. 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 who is balancing your academic goals with a commitment to supporting your community. 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 Mars Canada Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Mars Canada Inc. 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 Mars Canada Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study. While the organisers mainly consider 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

Community LeadershipAvoid listing your volunteer roles as a simple bulleted list of duties. Instead, tell stories that show the actual impact you had on your community. Describe a specific problem you helped solve or a person you helped succeed.

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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