The Averbach Family Foundation Award
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Averbach Family Foundation · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students attending any post-secondary program across Canada.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Averbach Family Foundation 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 post-secondary education. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Averbach Family Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider financial need as the main factor, but they may also look at your academic merit and how you contribute to your community. Ask Averbach Family Foundation 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 Averbach Family Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a detailed breakdown of their costs and income gaps.
List your specific expenses to prove your need clearly.
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders who can speak to their specific contributions to the community.
Ask your referee to give a concrete example of your leadership.
How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
Can international students apply?
Check the official source: citizenship requirements vary.
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