University of Calgary · National
University of Calgary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for annual funding available to Indigenous students in any undergraduate program at the University of Calgary.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact University of Calgary to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student starting or continuing your undergraduate journey at the University of Calgary. 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 University of Calgary how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Calgary 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 University of Calgary whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — 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 details about your heritage.
Winners instead provide clear, confirmed proof of their Indigenous affiliation to meet the mandatory criteria.
The biggest mistake is trying to handle the paperwork alone.
Winners instead reach out to the Indspire funding team at 1-855-INDSPIRE to ensure their application is considered complete.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.
Winners instead aim for the earliest date—August 1—to secure funding before later cycles begin.