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The Slaight Family Foundation Indigenous Student Awards

For funding available to Indigenous students from across Canada attending post-secondary institutions.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment at a post-secondary institution

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Slaight Family Foundation 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 student from across Canada who has a demonstrated financial need while attending school. 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Slaight Family Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Slaight Family 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 Slaight Family Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student from across Canada attending a post-secondary institution. You can have any Indigenous affiliation and be at any level of study. You must show demonstrated financial need. While open to various fields, preference will be given to students studying in arts, culture and language programs.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Studying Arts, culture or language programs

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 vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear budget showing exactly how the funding fills a gap in your tuition or living costs.

List your specific expenses and the shortfall you are facing.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak directly to your cultural contributions or academic persistence.

Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your leadership in your community.

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