University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto Award for Indigenous Students

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
• ✓ Demonstrated financial need
• ✓ Enrollment in an undergraduate degree, the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Program, or the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology graduate program
• ✓ Community involvement and contribution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact University of St. Michael’s College to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a grant, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and are pursuing your education in Canada. 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, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of St. Michael’s College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of St. Michael’s College 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 St. Michael’s College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) and be attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, such as a College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program. You are eligible if you are enrolled in any undergraduate degree program, the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Program, or the graduate program in the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology. While the main focus is on your demonstrated financial need, the organisers may also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community.

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 graduate or undergraduate students
• ✓ Studying Social Responsibility and Sustainability or Theology

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   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 summary of your costs. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funding is needed.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your enrollment to increase your chances.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of funding. Instead, combine this award with other Indspire (the national Indigenous education charity) grants to cover your full cost of study.

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