Miik Foundation · National
The Miik Foundation Award for Indigenous Women
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for one of three annual awards for Indigenous women, non-binary, or two-spirited students in health, environment, law, or social services. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Miik Foundation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as an Indigenous woman, non-binary, or two-spirited person and want to use your education to help others in your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Three individual awards will be distributed annually. Selection criteria aren't published, but the foundation looks primarily at your financial need 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. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Health, Environmental, Law, Social Services — 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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 just stating you have low income.
Winners instead provide a clear narrative of how the funding removes a specific barrier to their graduation.
List your specific costs and gaps clearly.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can prove their "contribution to the community as a whole" with real-world examples of their leadership.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.