Indigenous Institutes Consortium · National
Rose Nolan Scholarship
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual scholarship for female First Nations students from Ontario attending a member Indigenous Institute. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indigenous Institutes Consortium 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 a female First Nations student from Ontario who is pursuing your education at a member institute. 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 — whether it is by email, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Indigenous Institutes Consortium how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Indigenous Institutes Consortium 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 Indigenous Institutes Consortium whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
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.
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 submitting a generic form.
Winners instead highlight their connection to their community and their goals within their specific institute.
Mention how your studies will help you lead the next generation.
The biggest mistake is forgetting to connect with your instructors.
Winners instead secure strong letters of support from faculty at their member institute who can vouch for their academic growth.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.