STEMCELL Technologies Scholarship for Indigenous Youth in Science

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Demonstrated financial need
• ✓ Enrollment in a post-secondary science program (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact STEMCELL Technologies 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 with demonstrated financial need who is pursuing a career in science. 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 STEMCELL Technologies how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask STEMCELL Technologies 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 STEMCELL Technologies whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation living across Canada. You must be enrolled in a science program at a post-secondary institution, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must also show 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 or trades students
• ✓ Studying Science Programs

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

• StrategyAvoid treating the three deadlines as optional. Instead, apply as early as possible in the cycle to ensure you are considered before funds are depleted. Set a calendar alert for the August 1 deadline to get your application in first.
• RealismAvoid assuming that being in a science program is enough. Instead, emphasize how this funding removes a specific barrier to your graduation. Clearly explain exactly which education cost this money will cover, such as textbooks or lab fees.

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