George Blondin · National
The George Blondin Aboriginal Scholarship
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a scholarship supporting Indigenous students from the Northwest Territories in any post-secondary program. 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 George Blondin 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 person from the Northwest Territories who is pursuing higher education. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check George Blondin's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask George Blondin how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask George Blondin 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 George Blondin 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
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of NT — provincial eligibility
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.
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 writing a generic essay about wanting a degree.
Winners instead share their connection to the Northwest Territories and how their studies will help their community.
Describe your specific goals and how they honor the legacy of Indigenous leadership.
The biggest mistake is using a teacher who barely knows you.
Winners instead use a mentor or community leader who can speak to their character and resilience.
Ask your referee to provide specific examples of your leadership.