Pala Investments Indigenous Student Award

For annual funding available to Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions 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 (preference for students from northern Labrador)

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Financial need
Involvement in or contribution to the community

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Pala Investments 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 from any background who is pursuing a post-secondary education in Canada. 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 Pala Investments how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need, academic merit, and how you contribute to your community. Ask Pala Investments 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 Pala Investments whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation from across Canada who is attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. You can be in any program of study at any level of study. Priority is given to students from northern Labrador, with secondary preference for students from Newfoundland and Labrador more generally.

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 hours as a simple list. Instead, tell stories about the impact you had on others. Describe a specific time you helped your community grow or solve a problem.
SupportAvoid providing a generic reference letter. Instead, ask your referees to highlight specific examples of your leadership and resilience. Give your referees a few bullet points of your achievements to help them write a stronger letter.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference zones. If you are from northern Labrador or Newfoundland and Labrador, make sure your home address and community ties are very clear in your application.
RealismAvoid assuming financial need is the only factor. Since the organisers also look at academic performance and community involvement, ensure your application shows you are a well-rounded student.

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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