Shukrana Foundation Inc. · National
Shukrana Indigenous Education Awards
About this award
Get funding for your education costs if you are an Indigenous student from Ontario studying in STEM, business, or professional programs — 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 Shukrana Foundation Inc. 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 from Ontario who needs financial help to cover your education costs while pursuing a professional degree or diploma. 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 Shukrana Foundation Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need, your academic performance, and how you contribute to your community. Ask Shukrana Foundation Inc. 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 Shukrana Foundation Inc. 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
- Undergraduate, College, Apprenticeship — study level
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
- Studying applied diploma, undergraduate professional, STEM, 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the funds will cover their specific education costs.
List your tuition gaps and living expenses specifically.
Many applicants simply list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community and how those experiences shaped their goals.
Give a concrete example of a project you led or a person you helped.