Dr. Damien Medina and Sara Morrisey · National
Medina Morrisey Award for Indigenous Students
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to support your health-related post-secondary studies if you identify as Indigenous. 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 Dr. Damien Medina and Sara Morrisey 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 pursuing a career in healthcare and can show that you need financial help to finish your schooling. 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 Dr. Damien Medina and Sara Morrisey how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dr. Damien Medina and Sara Morrisey 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 Dr. Damien Medina and Sara Morrisey 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
- Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
- Studying Health-related programs — field of study
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 budget showing exactly how the funds will cover their tuition or living costs.
List your specific gaps in funding to prove your need.
Many students simply list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community and how those experiences prepare them for a career in health.
Give a concrete example of a time you helped someone else.