The Perth District Community Foundation · National
The Perth District Community Foundation
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to help cover your post-secondary education costs if you are an Indigenous student.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The Perth District Community 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 are an Indigenous student who needs financial help to pay for your schooling and has a history of helping 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. Selection criteria aren't published — ask The Perth District Community Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Perth District Community 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 The Perth District Community Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, College, University, Apprenticeship Program — study level
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 funds will cover their tuition, books, or living costs.
List your specific gaps in funding to prove your need.
Many applicants simply list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community and how those experiences shaped them.
Give a concrete example of a project you led or a person you helped.