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Vermilion Energy Indigenous Student Award

For Indigenous students in any post-secondary or trades program. Preference for 15 named First Nations.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Vermilion Energy Inc.

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary or skilled trades program

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Vermilion Energy Inc. 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 pursuing higher education or specialized skills training. You have three application windows each year with deadlines on February 1, August 1, and November 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Vermilion Energy Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Vermilion Energy Inc. 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 Vermilion Energy Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. You can be in any level of study and any post-secondary or skilled trades program. Priority is given to you if you are applying from any of these communities: Alexander First Nation, O’Chiese First Nation, Sunchild First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Paul Band First Nation, Enoch Cree Nation, West Moberly First Nations, Saulteau First Nations, Doig River First Nation, McLeod Lake Indian Band, Blueberry River First Nations, Horse Lake First Nation, Halfway River First Nation, Louis Bull Tribe, or Ermineskin Cree Nation.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Identity

Avoid providing a generic bio.

Instead, clearly describe your connection to your community and how your specific program of study will allow you to give back to your people.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or elders who can speak to your leadership potential and cultural ties.

Strategy

Avoid applying only once.

Since there are three deadlines each year (February 1, August 1, and November 1), you should track the cycles and re-apply if the source allows it.

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