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The Jane Hood Award for Indigenous Women

For first-year Indigenous women in health, science or environment programs at Canadian universities.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

The Jane Hood Fund

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis)
Proof of enrollment in the 1st year of a University program
Confirmation of study in Health, Science, Environmental, Natural Resources, or Conservation
Documentation of demonstrated financial need

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization that administers this award) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous woman starting your university journey in a field dedicated to healing people or protecting the planet. 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, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask The Jane Hood Fund how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Jane Hood Fund 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 The Jane Hood Fund whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous female student with any Indigenous affiliation (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis). You must be in your 1st year of a University program at an institution across Canada. Your program of study must be in Health, Science, Environmental, Natural Resources, or Conservation. You must also show demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to those enrolled at Universities across Canada.

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

Studying Health, Science, Environmental, Natural Resources or Conservation

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

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living costs with supporting documents.

List your specific monthly shortfall to make your need concrete.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use a mentor or teacher who can specifically speak to your passion for health or environmental sciences.

Ask your referee to highlight your commitment to your community.

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