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The Miik Foundation Award for Indigenous Women

For Indigenous women, non-binary or two-spirited students in health, environment, law or social services.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Documentation of financial need
Evidence of academic merit or performance
Proof of community involvement or contribution

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Miik Foundation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, 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, non-binary, or two-spirited person pursuing a career in helping others through health, environmental, law, or social services. 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 a portal. Selection criteria aren't published, though the foundation considers financial need as the main factor along with your grades and how you contribute to your community. Ask Miik Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Miik Foundation 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 Miik Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous woman, non-binary, or two-spirited individual with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. While you can study any program, first preference is given to those in the Health, Environmental, Law, and Social Services areas.

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, Environmental, Law or Social Services

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 generic statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your costs and explain exactly how this funding closes the gap in your budget.

Support

Avoid choosing a reference who only knows you casually.

Instead, use mentors or community leaders who can provide specific examples of your contributions to the community.

Strategy

Avoid ignoring the three different deadlines.

Instead, pick the deadline that best aligns with your current academic documents and submit well before the cutoff.

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