Southern Chiefs’ Organization · National
SCO Anishinaabe and Dakota Scholarship
About this award
Get financial support for your post-secondary education costs if you are a status member of one of the 32 Southern Chiefs’ Organization communities — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. 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 Southern Chiefs’ Organization 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 a First Nations student from southern Manitoba who needs extra financial help to cover your tuition or books. You have three different 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 Southern Chiefs’ Organization how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Southern Chiefs’ Organization 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 Southern Chiefs’ Organization 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 MB — 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide clear documentation of their budget gaps and specific costs they cannot cover.
List your exact tuition and book costs to prove your need.
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Winners instead use a community leader or teacher who can speak specifically to their character and goals.
Get a letter that confirms your ties to your community.