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Toronto Metropolitan University
About this award
Get up to $60,000 for law school or $8,800 for undergraduate studies if you are an Indigenous student at Toronto Metropolitan University — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
Depending on your program, you can receive either $20,000 annually for three years (a total funding package of $60,000) for law students, or a one-time payment of $8,800 for undergraduates. These are scholarships, not loans, so you do not have to pay this money back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing your education at Toronto Metropolitan University, whether you are starting a professional law degree or any other undergraduate program. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, or February 1. No specific notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Toronto Metropolitan University's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back about your status. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the university considers academic standing, financial need, and community involvement. Ask Toronto Metropolitan University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Toronto Metropolitan University 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. For the law scholarship, you must continue to meet eligibility requirements to receive the renewal for the additional two years. Other renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Toronto Metropolitan University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Graduate, Undergraduate — study level
- Studying Toronto Metropolitan University Law — 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a detailed budget showing exactly how the $8,800 or $20,000 fills a specific gap in their tuition or living costs.
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or Elders that specifically describe their contributions to the Indigenous community.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should ensure your application is updated and submitted for the cycle that best matches your enrollment date.