Wesco Indigenous National Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Proof of enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
• ✓ Documentation demonstrating financial need
• ✓ Evidence of academic merit and performance
• ✓ Details regarding your involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding to help Indigenous students across Canada cover post-secondary education costs.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Wesco 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 with any Indigenous affiliation who needs financial help to afford your schooling. 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, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Wesco how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They do consider your financial need, your academic performance, and how you contribute to your community. Ask Wesco 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 Wesco whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You can be at any level of study. While any program is acceptable, first preference is given to students studying business, finance, accounting, engineering, or skilled trades. You must show demonstrated financial need to qualify.

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

• ✓ Studying business, finance, accounting, engineering or skilled trades

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own 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.

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