The Miik Foundation Award for Indigenous Women

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

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada (preference for those in the Health, Environmental, Law, and Social Services areas)

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Financial need
Academic merit or performance
Community involvement or contribution

About this award

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

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in Health, Environmental, Law or Social Services

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

Financial NeedAvoid 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.
SupportAvoid 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.
RealismAvoid assuming a guaranteed win based on identity alone. Instead, treat this as a competitive process and emphasize your unique combination of financial need and community impact.

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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