Yip Legacy Award for Indigenous Women

Dr. Kirsten Yip

Funding available to Indigenous women from British Columbia pursuing any level of study.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

British Columbia

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Residency in British Columbia
Enrollment in a post-secondary program (any level or field of study)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Dr. Kirsten Yip 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 woman from British Columbia who wants the freedom to choose your own path of study regardless of the institution. 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 the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Dr. Kirsten Yip how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dr. Kirsten Yip 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 Dr. Kirsten Yip whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a woman from British Columbia with any Indigenous affiliation. You can be enrolled in any program of study at any level of study.

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 college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Resident of British Columbia

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

IdentityAvoid providing a generic bio. Instead, share your personal connection to your Indigenous heritage and how this award supports your specific values and passions. Write a narrative that shows your perseverance.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to get your funding sorted sooner.
RealismAvoid assuming the award covers all costs. Because the exact dollar amount isn't public, treat this as a supplement to your other funding while you confirm the value with the funder.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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