Algonquins of Ontario | The Taggart Group · National
The Taggart Award for Algonquin Students
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding if you are an Algonquin student from one of the 10 AOO communities attending a Canadian post-secondary program. 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 Algonquins of Ontario | The Taggart Group to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is for you if you have Algonquin heritage and belong to one of the 10 communities represented by the AOO (Algonquins of Ontario — the organization coordinating the land claim settlement). You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Algonquins of Ontario | The Taggart Group how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Algonquins of Ontario | The Taggart Group 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 Algonquins of Ontario | The Taggart Group 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
- Undergraduate, College, University, Apprenticeship — 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 vague family history.
Winners instead provide clear documentation or confirmation of their connection to one of the 10 specific AOO communities to prove they meet the strict heritage requirement.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a referee who can speak specifically to their ties to their Algonquin community and their goals for their post-secondary education.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline of the year.
Winners instead apply during the earliest window (August 1) to maximize their chances before funds for the cycle are allocated.