Rick George Family Foundation · National
Rick George Family Foundation
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for annual funding available to Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Rick George Family Foundation 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 who balances your academic goals with a commitment to your community through volunteer work. 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 Rick George Family Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Rick George Family Foundation 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 Rick George Family Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
- Resident of AB, NT, YT, NU — provincial eligibility
- Studying STEM, science, technology, engineering, math, law, business — 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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 listing your volunteer roles as a simple list of dates.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their Indigenous community.
Write a few sentences about who you helped and why it mattered.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak specifically to their financial need and their academic persistence.
Ask your mentor to highlight your growth.