The Jane Hood Fund · National
The Jane Hood Fund
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting first-year Indigenous women in health and environmental university programs across Canada.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The Jane Hood Fund 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 first year of university and want to work in healthcare or protect the environment. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, or February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, 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.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying Health, Science, Environmental, Natural Resources, Conservation — field of study
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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
List your specific expenses to prove your need.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or teacher who can specifically speak to their passion for health sciences or environmental conservation.
Ask your referee to mention why you are dedicated to these fields.