The Jane Hood Award for Indigenous Women

The Jane Hood Fund

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

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

High school, Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada (preference for students enrolled at Universities across Canada)

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis)
Enrollment in the 1st year of a University program
Study in Health, Science, Environmental, Natural Resources, or Conservation
Demonstrated financial need

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to high school or undergraduate students
Studying Health, Science, Environmental, Natural Resources or Conservation

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

SupportAvoid 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.
StrategyAvoid applying only to the first deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), treat each as a fresh opportunity to refine your application based on your current enrollment status.
RealismAvoid assuming the award covers full tuition. Because the amount isn't public, treat this as a "top-up" fund to supplement your main loans or grants rather than your primary source of funding.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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