Shared Value Solutions Award for Indigenous Students

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in an Environment, Planning, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Mapping, Community Development, or related program
• ✓ Details regarding community involvement and contributions

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Shared Value Solutions 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 dedicated to protecting the land and building stronger communities through your studies. 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Shared Value Solutions how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Shared Value Solutions 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 Shared Value Solutions whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada. You must be enrolled in a program focused on Environment, Planning, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Mapping, Community Development, or other related fields. This award is open to you regardless of your level of study. While the funder considers academic merit and your contributions to the community, they will primarily look for demonstrated financial need.

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

• ✓ Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
• ✓ Studying Environment, Planning, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Mapping or Community Development

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed budget showing exactly how the funding fills a gap in your tuition or living costs. List your specific expenses and the sources of your current funding to prove the need.
• Community LeadershipMany applicants simply list their volunteer roles. Instead, describe the actual impact you had on your community, such as a specific project you led or a group you helped grow. Use concrete examples of how you've contributed to your people.
• StrategyDon't wait until the final deadline to apply. Since there are three separate windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to get your funding sorted sooner.
• RealismBecause financial need is the primary factor, you should prioritize this award if you have a significant funding gap. If you already have full funding, focus your energy on awards based purely on academic merit.

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