Northcrest Indigenous Scholarship

Northcrest Developments

For Indigenous students from the GTA or eight named communities, any program at any level.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Ontario, Quebec

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Residency or community membership in the GTA, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Huron-Wendat Nation, or Six Nations of the Grand River
Enrollment in a post-secondary program (any level or field of study)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Northcrest Developments 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 identify as Indigenous and belong to one of the targeted communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or affiliated First Nations. 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 Northcrest Developments how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Northcrest Developments 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 Northcrest Developments 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 from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) or one of the following communities: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Huron-Wendat Nation, or Six Nations of the Grand River. This award is open to you regardless of your program of study or your level of study.

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 Ontario or Quebec

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

IdentityAvoid giving a generic description of your background. Instead, provide specific details about your connection to your community and how this funding helps you overcome tuition barriers. Clearly state your affiliation with the listed First Nations or the GTA region.
StrategyDon't wait until the final deadline to apply. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply in the earliest one that fits your schedule to potentially get your funding sorted sooner.

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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