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Pala Investments Indigenous Student Award

For annual funding available to Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Documentation of financial need
Academic transcripts showing merit or performance
Evidence of involvement in or contribution to the community

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — 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 own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

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Support

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