The TJX Canada Award for Indigenous Students

TJX Canada | WINNERS, HomeSense and Marshalls

Funding available to Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis)
Enrollment at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Demonstrated financial need
Academic merit or performance
Community involvement or contribution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact TJX Canada | WINNERS, HomeSense and Marshalls 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 student attending a post-secondary institution in Canada, especially if you are balancing your studies while supporting dependents. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. 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 TJX Canada | WINNERS, HomeSense and Marshalls how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask TJX Canada | WINNERS, HomeSense and Marshalls 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 TJX Canada | WINNERS, HomeSense and Marshalls whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis) attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. While open to various fields, preference is given to those enrolled in business, fashion, retail, or humanities programs (including accounting, marketing, communications, and human resources). Priority is given to students with dependents. The main factor for selection is demonstrated financial need, though the committee also considers your academic merit, performance, and community involvement or contributions.

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 Business, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Humanities, fashion or retail

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 vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your expenses and income gaps, showing exactly why this funding is necessary for your success.
Community LeadershipMany applicants simply list their volunteer roles. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on your community and how your contributions helped others.
StrategySince there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), do not wait until the final date of the year. Apply during the earliest window possible to increase your chances of securing funds before the pool is exhausted.

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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