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Rick George Family Foundation

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation of financial need
Academic transcripts showing success
Evidence of volunteer work in the Indigenous community

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and 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. As these are scholarships, 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 with financial need, especially if you are a woman or if you are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), law, or business. 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 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.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous post-secondary student with any Indigenous affiliation. You can be studying at the undergraduate or graduate level. There are two main paths for this funding: one is open to any program of study with a preference for female students with financial need, and the other is for those in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), law, or business with a preference for students from Alberta, Northwest Territories, Yukon Territories, and Nunavut.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Open to graduate or undergraduate students
Resident of Alberta, Northwest Territories, Yukon or Nunavut
Studying STEM, science, technology, engineering, math, law or business

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

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your costs and gaps, then explain exactly how this funding changes your ability to finish your degree.

Support

Avoid using a generic reference letter.

Instead, secure letters from Indigenous community leaders or faculty who can specifically vouch for your volunteer work in the Indigenous community and your academic success.

Strategy

Avoid applying only once.

Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track each window and ensure your application is updated with your latest transcripts.

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