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The Chief Harry St. Denis Awards

Two awards for Indigenous students in Environmental Science, one at a technical college and one at university.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in an Environmental Science program
For technical college applicants: proof of enrollment in a technical college program
For university undergraduate applicants: proof of enrollment in an undergraduate university program

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Chief Harry St. Denis 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 leader dedicated to protecting lands, waterways, and species at risk on your territories. 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 Chief Harry St. Denis how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Chief Harry St. Denis 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 Chief Harry St. Denis whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must have any Indigenous affiliation and be enrolled in an Environmental Science program of study. There are two awards available: one for a technical college student and one for a university undergraduate student.

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

Open to undergraduate students
Studying Environmental Science

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Environmental Focus

Avoid writing a generic academic essay.

Instead, highlight your personal connection to land stewardship and the protection of waterways or species at risk.

Describe your specific territory and how your studies will help protect it.

Support

Avoid providing a basic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community elders or environmental mentors who can vouch for your leadership in the community.

Get a reference who knows your commitment to the land.

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