568 Canadian scholarships

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University of Victoria

Presquito Murdoch Indigenous Law Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Seger Family Foundation

Seger Family Bursary for STEM

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Tachane Foundation Inc.

Tachane Foundation Inc. Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Gouvernement du Québec — Aide financière aux études

AFE Loans and Bursaries Program (Programme de prêts et bourses)

$14K Deadline Jun 15

secondary vocational, college

Scott MacCaie Rogers Scholarship for Legal Study

Scott MacCaie Rogers Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies

$5.0K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate, graduate

St. Paul s University College

Indigenous Student Award for Leadership and Service to Community

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Sun Life

Sun Life Indigenous Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Len Flett

Leonard (Len) Flett Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Student Aid + Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship + Rural-Service Loan Forgiveness

$46.5M total 2025-26 supporting ~24,000 students; need-based federal+provincial integrated

college, undergraduate

Yvonne Mercer

The Yvonne Mercer Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

The State Group Inc.

The State Group Inc. Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Trottier Family Foundation

Trottier Family Foundation

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

LCBO

LCBO’s Spirit of Sustainability

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Baker Hughes Canada Company

Baker Hughes Indigenous Scholarships

Varies Next Aug 1

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Dorothy Kergin Fellowship Award

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Society of United Professionals

Society of United Professionals Indigenous Student Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Mawer Investment Management Ltd.

Mawer Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Parent Nursing Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Teck Frontier Energy Corporation

Teck Energy Bursaries for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Marcia Perryman

Climbing the Mountain Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Government of Canada — Tri-Agency (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC)

CPRA — Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (NSERC / CIHR / SSHRC)

$140K

graduate

University of Victoria

Crabtree Indigenous Legal Scholar Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Parachute Executive Coaching

The Parachute Executive Coaching Fund for Future Indigenous Leaders

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Joan Willingham

Bob Bunting Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

CGOV Foundation

Rob Dowler and Lisanne Hill Matawa First Nations Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Ottawa

Thompson Beauchemin Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Alice Girard Award

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Calgary Foundation

Jeanne Henuset-Fraser Memorial Bursary for Rural Manitoba Students

$2.5K Deadline Jun 15

University of Toronto

University of Toronto – Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

graduate

WSP Canada

WSP Canada Indigenous Student Scholarships

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Loblaw Companies Limited

Loblaw Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Black Chambers Nutrien Community Scholarship

$7.0K Deadline Jun 1

Calgary Foundation

Optimist Club William J. Cummer Scholarship

$2.5K Deadline May 30

Canadian Nurses Foundation

SANOFI Vaccines Scholarship in Public or Community Health

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation

LACF Indigenous Scholarship in Landscape Architecture

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Calgary Foundation

Beyond the North Scholarship

$1.0K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate

Fonds de recherche du Québec — Société et culture (FRQSC)

FRQSC Master's Research Scholarship (Bourse de maîtrise en recherche B1)

$40K Deadline Oct 1

graduate

AltaGas Ltd.

AltaGas Bright Futures Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, trades

Catherine and John Kelly

Catherine and John Kelly Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Ottawa

Building Community: Entrance Scholarships for Indigenous Law Learners

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

undergraduate

CGI Canada

CGI Canada Indigenous Success Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Erin Hogg Northern Nursing Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Canadian Public Relations Society Foundation

Canadian Public Relations Society Foundation Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Aritzia

Aritzia Indigenous Excellence Scholarship

$5.0K Next Aug 1

graduate

Robert L. Jamieson

Robert L. Jamieson Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Miik Foundation

The Miik Foundation Award for Indigenous Women

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Athabasca University

David Gabriel Tuccaro Awards for Indigenous Students

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Justice Canada Legal Studies for Indigenous People

Justice Canada Legal Studies for Indigenous People

Varies Deadline Aug 1

S.i. Systems

S.i Systems Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Petro-Canada™

Petro-Canada Award for Indigenous Students

$5.0K Next Aug 1

grade 12, undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary Graduate Scholarship in Italian Studies

$5.0K Deadline Jun 1

Government of Canada

Scholarships and Bursaries

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Government of British Columbia via StudentAid BC

B.C. Access Grant (Full-Time)

Need-based; calculated per applicant

college, undergraduate

Government of the Northwest Territories — Education, Culture and Employment

NWT Student Financial Assistance (Indigenous Resident + Northern Resident streams; OPTED OUT of federal aid)

Northern Indigenous Resident: $875 books + $3,320 tuition/sem + $1,400/mo loan + up to $20,000/yr disability

college, undergraduate

College of Fellows

College of Fellows Indigenous Planning Student Award

$5.0K Next Aug 1

post secondary

Shell Canada

Shell Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Technology (ASTT) Program

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

trades

Citizen Relations L.P.

Citizen Relations Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Government of New Brunswick — Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour

New Brunswick Student Financial Services (Loans, Grants, Golden Jubilee, TESS, Emergency Bridging)

Need-based federal+provincial; companion programs vary

college, undergraduate

Linda Joyce Ganly

Linda Ganly Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Hatch

Hatch-Kurt and Marianne Strobele Scholarships

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan

OTIP Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

MOSAIC (Multi-lingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities)

MOSAIC Awards (BC) — Multiple Newcomer Education Streams

$5.0K Next Annual (typically April-May; check the linked page each cycle)

college, undergraduate

John Bernard Kennedy Bursary

John Bernard Kennedy Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

BMO Financial Group

The Ron Jamieson BMO Financial Group Aboriginal Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Ginette Lemire Rodger Award

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Calgary Foundation

Vicky Oveson Memorial Award

$1.5K Deadline May 15

Ontario Ministry of Education

Education and Indigenous Languages Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Senator Norman Paterson Award

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Indigenous Bar Association

Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

triOS College

triOS College Business Technology Healthcare Inc. Indigenous Student Bursary

$4.0K Next Aug 1

diploma program

Canadian Mennonite University

Canadian Mennonite University Redekop School of Business Indigenous Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

BHP

BHP Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Nightingale - Po Ting Scholarship

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Allstate Canada

Allstate Canada Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Build Nova Scotia: Boat Harbour Remediation Project

Reclaiming A’se’k Science and Technology Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Alumnae Association of the Royal Victoria Hospital Training School for Nurses Scholarship

$5.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate, graduate

Stantec

Stantec Indigenous Bursary (Wood Buffalo region, mining/engineering)

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Deloitte

Deloitte Indigenous Business Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Gouvernement du Québec — Aide financière aux études

AFE Loan for Studies Abroad (Prêt pour études à l'étranger)

Loan amounts mirror standard AFE per-month allowances by level

college, undergraduate

South Dundas Windfarm

South Dundas Windfarm Limited Partnership (South Branch Wind Farm) Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Cree Nation Government

Grand Chief Billy Diamond Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Cando Rail

Cando Rail & Terminals Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Indigenous Student Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Fusion Maintenance Group Ltd.

Fusion Maintenance Group Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Averbach Family Foundation

The Averbach Family Foundation Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Wood Canada Limited

Wood Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Calgary (administered via Indspire)

University of Calgary ii'taa'poh'to'p ASAP Award

One award annually for entrance/transfer Indigenous student Next Aug 1

undergraduate

BDO Canada LLP

BDO Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

diploma program

Four Oaks Foundation

The Four Oaks Foundation Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

MLCN Investment Management Corporation

MLCN Investment Management Corp. Bursary

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Academic Excellence at MRU Scholarship

$7.0K

Grainger Canada

Grainger Canada Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Gouvernement du Québec — Aide financière aux études

AFE Allocation for Special Needs (Allocation pour besoins particuliers)

Varies — supplementary disability/functional-limitation funding

secondary vocational, college

CBRE

Realize Your Potential with CBRE – Bursary For Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres

The Bill Messenger Scholarship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Seven Generations Energy

Seven Generations Energy Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

college, university

LifeLabs

Empowering Futures: LifeLabs Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Impact215 Consortium

The #Impact215 Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Trans Mountain Canada Inc.

Trans Mountain Excellence Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Varies Deadline Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

AltaLink

AltaLink Indigenous Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

CG

Canaccord Genuity Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

NorQuest College

NorQuest College Building Brighter Futures Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Victoria

Salish Weave Indigenous Legal Scholar Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Clay Riddell Community Hero Scholarship

$10K Deadline Jun 30

diploma, degree

Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto Metropolitan University Indigenous Student Awards, Supported by Hydro One

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Alberta

CIBC-University of Alberta Indigenous Scholars Awards

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

BTTC

BTTC Indigenous Achievement Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Aufricht Family Fund Student Award

$5.0K Deadline May 30

undergraduate

Government of Saskatchewan (Ministry of Immigration and Career Training)

Saskatchewan — Provincial Training Allowance (PTA)

Monthly living allowance (income-based) Next Rolling intake

certificate, college

Isidor Desser

Desser Music Scholarship Fund

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Express Scripts Canada

Express Scripts Canada

$6.3K Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Nieuport Aviation

Nieuport Aviation Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Wajax Limited

Wajax Indigenous Bursary and Scholarship Award

Varies Next Aug 1

college, university

University of Calgary

University of Calgary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award

$1.5K Deadline Jun 15

graduate

Palette Skills

Palette Skills — Upskill Canada Cybersecurity (ACE Program)

Subsidized intensive (free / heavily reduced) Next Rolling cohorts

certificate, professional

Parkland

Parkland Burnaby Refinery Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Dr. Helen K. Mussallem Fellowship Award

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Michael McKiernan

Michael McKiernan Justice Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

CEEA Energy Industry Award

$10K Deadline Jun 15

undergraduate

CDI College

CDI College Awards for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Calgary (administered via Indspire)

University of Calgary ii'taa'poh'to'p Excellence Awards — Continuing Students

Distributed annually to EVERY eligible Indigenous continuing undergrad with complete application Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Practical Nursing Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

Emond Publishing

The Emond Publishing Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Anita George Memorial Nursing Scholarship

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Kaatza Foundation

Kaatza Foundation Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

KPMG

KPMG Indigenous Student Awards

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Matty Matheson

Matty Matheson Culinary and Hospitality Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

ATB Community Leadership Scholarship

$5.0K

Calgary Foundation

Every Woman Can: The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary

$2.0K Deadline Jun 15

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Extendicare Scholarship in Gerontology

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund

Elizabeth Freeland Compassion Fund

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Bradley Hillmo Anderson Memorial Award

$500 Deadline May 30

undergraduate, diploma

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Dr. Helen Preston Glass Fellowship Fund

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

University of Victoria — Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA)

UVic Entrance Scholarships and Awards (SAFA)

$12.5M distributed annually across all SAFA streams

undergraduate, graduate

Calgary Foundation

CEEA Energy Industry Award for Journeyperson Certification

$1.5K Deadline Jun 15

certificate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Nova Scotia Nurses Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Feiga Bresver Academic Fund

Feiga Bresver Academic Fund

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Rise Consulting Ltd.

Rise-Axxcelus Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Amrize

Amrize Eastern Canada Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Mejuri Inc.

Mejuri Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Toyota Canada Foundation

Toyota Canada Foundation Indigenous Bursaries in Automotive Technology

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

SLR Consulting

SLR Consulting Ltd. Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Education Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Wesco

Wesco Indigenous National Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Catherine Maxwell Meighen Foundation

The Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Karen Graham Northern Nursing Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Dr. Susan Diamond

Katla Legacy Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

NANB CNA Centennial Scholarship

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

World University Service of Canada (WUSC)

WUSC — Student Refugee Program (SRP)

Tuition + first-year living costs (campus-funded) Next Annual cycle (host campuses each set their own deadline)

college, undergraduate

Government of Alberta

Govt. of Alberta Indigenous Post-Secondary Student Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Tara Energy Services

Tara Energy Services Awards for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

TD Bank Group

TD Bank Group Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

The Indspire Star Scholarship for Business/Engineering

The Indspire Star Scholarship for Business/Engineering

$5.0K Next Recurring: August 1 / November 1 / February 1 each year

undergraduate

Jacobs Engineering

Jacobs Engineering Indigenous Bursary

$5.0K Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia

Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia Aboriginal Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Queen s University

CIBC Queen’s University Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

professional, undergraduate

University of Toronto

Temerty Faculty of Medicine Awards

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

graduate

Syncrude

Rod Hyde Indigenous Education Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Rochon Building Corporation

Rochon Building Corporation Indigenous Award of Excellence

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Horatio Alger Foundation

Horatio Alger Indigenous Achievement Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Government of Manitoba

Manitoba Student Aid (with Canada Student Grants Only Option)

Need-based federal+provincial integrated; distinctive grants-only opt-out option

college, undergraduate

Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Air Canada

Air Canada Indigenous Students Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Setsuné Beauty

Setsuné Beauty Scholarship

$2.5K Next Aug 1

undergraduate

The Rattee Family

The Andrew Rattee Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

James Roach Memorial Award

$1.0K Deadline Jun 1

post secondary

Bill and Penny Eakin

Bill and Penny Eakin Indigenous Education Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Schulich Leader Scholarships

Schulich Leader Scholarships

$120K

high school, cegep

Shukrana Foundation Inc.

Shukrana Indigenous Education Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

EthicInvest

EthicInvest Emerging Indigenous Leaders Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Friends of the Stockmen's Memorial Foundation Award

$1.5K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate, graduate

Calgary Foundation

KPMG Academic Excellence Scholarship

$5.0K

Government of Canada — Employment and Social Development Canada

EI Section 25 — Extended EI Training Benefits (Federal)

Continued EI benefits while in approved training (~55% of prior insurable earnings, up to annual max)

trades, professional

CI Financial Future Leaders Award

CI Financial Future Leaders Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Michael McKiernan

Michael McKiernan Indigenous Student Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Rotman School of Management Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Varies Deadline July 1 (past — check with provider)

graduate

BTY Group

BTY Group Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Rick George Family Foundation

Rick George Family Foundation

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Department of Education

StudentAidNL — Newfoundland and Labrador Student Aid

Need-based federal+provincial integrated; nation-leading provincial grant share

college, undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Foundation First Nations, Métis and Inuit Graduate Bursary

$3.0K Deadline May 15

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Ann Beckingham Award

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Algonquins of Ontario | The Taggart Group

The Taggart Award for Algonquin Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Carleton University

The Carleton University Indigenous Policy and Administration Award

Varies Next Aug 1

graduate

Herma Neyndorff

H. Neyndorff Award for Nursing

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Tylenol Fund for Equity and Diversity

$10K Next Dec 1

undergraduate, graduate

Suncor Energy Foundation

Suncor Energy Foundation-Mel Benson Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Registered Psychiatric Nursing Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

HOK, Inc.

HOK, INC. Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Calgary Foundation

John Shirra Memorial Scholarship

$2.0K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate

NFP

The NFP Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Toronto

Fu Hui Education Foundation Community Intervention Awards

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Douglas Parnham Memorial Scholarship

$1.0K Deadline May 15

undergraduate, graduate

Kinross Gold

The Women at Kinross Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Toronto

Fu Hui Education Foundation Awards for the Six-Day Intensives

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Government of Canada

Canadian Heritage Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Michel Doreen Bell Bursary

Doreen Bell Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Government of Canada — Employment and Social Development Canada

Canada Apprentice Loan

$20K

trades

T.E. Investment Counsel

T.E. Investment Counsel Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, post secondary

Piikani Youth Education Foundation

CIBC Piikani Post-Secondary Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Elanor Jean Martin Award

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

DIALOG

DIALOG Scholarship for Students in the Design of the Built Environment

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Dan Vetter

Amina Pokrant Awards for Female Indigenous Students and Davetter Awards for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary, grade 12

Indspire

Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships

Varies Next Aug 1

college, undergraduate

Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited

Zurich Canada Indigenous Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Environmental Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

The Canadian Medical Foundation

The Canadian Medical Foundation Bursaries for Indigenous Medical Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Dr. Kathryn J Hannah Nursing Informatics Scholarship

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA 2SLGBTQ+ Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Jazz Aviation

Jazz Aviation & Northern Lights Bursary for Indigenous Women

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Okanagan College

Okanagan College / CIBC Indigenous Health & Social Development Bursaries

$2.2K Next Aug 1

post secondary

The Boyd-Myles Foundation

The Boyd-Myles Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Trent University

Trent University’s John Bernard Scholarship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Arthur Erickson Foundation Yosef Wosk Family Foundation

Arthur Erickson-Yosef Wosk Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Calgary Foundation

John and Ann Scheer Memorial Award

$1.0K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate, diploma

University of New Brunswick – Peter Stapleton – UNB Scholarship for Indigenous Students

University of New Brunswick – Peter Stapleton – UNB Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Chief Harry St. Denis

The Chief Harry St. Denis Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

college, undergraduate

CIBC Mellon

CIBC Mellon Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

McGill University

McGill Okòn:ra Undergraduate Award

$20K Next Aug 1

undergraduate

College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario

CDHO Bursary for Indigenous Students in Dental Hygiene Programs

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

The Kyle Block Law Scholarship

$3.5K Deadline Jun 1

Calgary Foundation

Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award

$1.0K Deadline Jun 1

University of Toronto

Fu Hui Education Foundation Bursaries

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Peter Gilgan Foundation

Peter Gilgan Foundation Indigenous Student Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Gouvernement du Québec (Services Québec)

Quebec — Manpower Training Measure (Mesure de formation de la main-d'œuvre)

Up to $475/week (qualifying training) or $370/week (general education) + expense reimbursement Next Rolling intake

certificate, college

St. Andrew s United Church

St. Andrew’s United Toronto Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

college, university

Practical Nursing Bursary

Practical Nursing Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Province of British Columbia (WorkBC)

WorkBC — Skills Training for Employment

$7.5K Next Rolling intake via WorkBC consultant

certificate, college

RBC

The RBC Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Province of BC + IRCC (delivered by ISSofBC, MOSAIC, Douglas College, Back in Motion, PICS, YWCA, Archway, KCRS, CVIMS, ICA)

BC — Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants

Service-based: re-credentialling assistance + language + work experience Next Rolling intake by delivery partner

certificate, professional

Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC)

CDIC Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Midwest

Midwest Surveys Indigenous Education Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Evolve PR

Evolve PR Communications and Marketing Fund

$5.0K Next Aug 1

post secondary

Athabasca University

David Gabriel Tuccaro Bursary

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Government of British Columbia — Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

StudentAid BC — Provincial Loans, Grants, and Scholarships

Need-based combined provincial + federal package

secondary vocational, college

Scotiabank

Scotiabank Business and Commerce Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Accenture

Accenture Canada FNMI Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

New Gold

New Gold Indigenous Students Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Procter Gamble

Procter & Gamble Indigenous Student Bursary

$4.4K Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

McCarthy Tétrault

McCarthy Tétrault Awards for Indigenous Law Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

BBA

BBA Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Prince Edward Island

UPEI Indigenous Students Bursary Series

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Manitoba Blue Cross

Manitoba Blue Cross Indigenous Northern Scholarships

$5.0K Next Aug 1

post secondary, graduate

Canada Malting

Canada Malting Indigenous Student Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Victoria

XA7LIMUT Jack Campo Indigenous Law Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Indigenous Institutes Consortium

Rose Nolan Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Gloria Baylis Foundation

Gloria Baylis Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Hilary Pearson Award

Hilary Pearson Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

ARIDO

ARIDO Design Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Birendra and Sushma Prasada

Birendra and Sushma Prasada Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Alberta

University of Alberta Indigenous Scholars Awards

$3.7K Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Marilynne Convey Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association Of Canada (AAMAC) Award

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Government of Nova Scotia — Department of Advanced Education

Nova Scotia Student Assistance + University Bursary + Loan Forgiveness

Need-based federal+provincial; +$1,283/yr NS University Bursary; +up to $20,400 over 5yr Loan Forgiveness

college, undergraduate

University of Calgary (administered via Indspire)

University of Calgary ii'taa'poh'to'p Excellence Awards — Entrance

Distributed annually; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Lakeside Process Controls

Lakeside Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

P.E.O. International (Sisterhood)

P.E.O. — Program for Continuing Education (PCE)

$4.0K Next Rolling

certificate, college

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Kathy Howe Nursing Leadership Fund

$5.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate, graduate

Kal Tire

Kal Tire Scholarship for Automotive Studies

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

The Perth District Community Foundation

Perth and District Community Foundation Indigenous Youth Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Cenovus Energy Inc.

Cenovus Indigenous Scholarships

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

KPMB Architects

KPMB Architects Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Sobeys Capital Incorporated

Sobeys Award

Varies Next Aug 1

Avision Planning, EnCompass Environmental, and erevno

Lands Management and Protection Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

CWB Welding Foundation

CWB Welding Association Indigenous Education Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

APTN

APTN Indigenous Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Loran Scholars Foundation

Loran Award

$100K Deadline Oct 15

high school, cegep

Calgary Foundation

Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary Scholarship in Italian Studies for Alberta Students

$1.5K Deadline Jun 1

Gouvernement du Québec — Aide financière aux études

AFE Part-Time Studies Loans (Programme de prêts pour études à temps partiel)

$8.0K

college, undergraduate

Government of Canada — Employment and Social Development Canada

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) — DISCONTINUED 2025-03-31

$2.0K Deadline Mar 31

trades

Government of Alberta — Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship for High School Achievement (Alberta)

$2.5K

undergraduate, college

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Clinical Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Government of Canada — Tri-Agency (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC)

CGRS-M — Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's (NSERC / CIHR / SSHRC)

$27K

graduate

Inuit Art Foundation

The Watt Scholarship

$2.5K Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Victoria

Mandell Pinder LLP Indigenous Law Scholar Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Disability/Diversability Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Nelson

Linda Isaac Scholarship for Equity in Education

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Grand River Agricultural Society

Grand River Agricultural Society Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Calgary Foundation

The Kyle Block Scholarship

$3.5K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate, diploma program

University of British Columbia

UBC Major Entrance Scholarship + Centennial Scholars Programme

Multi-tier; specific dollar values vary per award

undergraduate

Naomi McCormack

Skylark Award for the Arts

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

KPMG

KPMG GRC Developing Potential Scholarship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Kirby Morrow Memorial Scholarship

$1.0K Deadline Jun 30

Dr. Kirsten Yip

Yip Legacy Award for Indigenous Women

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Shell Canada

Shell Canada Indigenous Scholarship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of St. Michael’s College

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

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Caisse De Dépôt

Caisse De Dépôt

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

National Dental Assisting Examining Board

National Dental Assisting Examination Board Scholarship for Indigenous Dental Assistants

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Estate of Norma Panaro Dietz

Estate of Norma Panaro Dietz

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL)

COPPUL Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary, graduate

Suncor Energy Foundation

Suncor Energy Foundation Indigenous Awards

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

The Fuller Family Foundation

Full-Sunn Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Paper Excellence

Paper Excellence Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Laurentian University

The KPMB – Indigenous Design Excellence Award (IDEA)

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

MLCN Investment Management Corporation

MLCN Investment Management Corp. Scholarship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Ottawa

The First Nations Major Projects Coalition- Positive Energy Scholarship and Internship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA BIPOC Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Black Chambers Cavalry FC Athletic Scholarship

$5.0K Deadline Jun 1

The Small Gosling Family

The Small Gosling Family Award for Computer Science

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Power Corporation of Canada

Power Corporation of Canada Indigenous Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

STRAIT Group Ltd.

STRAIT Indigenous Trades Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Government of Ontario via participating Ontario universities

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

$15K

graduate

Calgary Foundation

CEEA Indigenous Award

$10K Deadline Jun 15

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Impact Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

NANB/TD Meloche Monnex Centennial Doctoral Scholarship

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Government of Ontario — Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Skills Development Fund Training Stream (Ontario)

Organization-level grants vary by project (hundreds of thousands to several million CAD)

trades, professional

Nutrien

Nutrien Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Shelagh Neary Mikulak Memorial Scholarship for Leadership and Innovation in Library Sciences

$2.5K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate, graduate

Calgary Foundation

Bates Wardle Award for Lifeguards

$1.0K Deadline May 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)

grade 12

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Margaret F. Munro Scholarship

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

St. Paul s University College

Indigenous Student Award for Academic Achievement

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Joyce Helston

The Joyce Helston Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Sodexo

Fox Lake Cree Nation – Sodexo Partnership Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Cheekbone Beauty

Cheekbone Beauty Indigenous Youth Scholarship Fund

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Architecture49 B+H Architects

The Transportation Safety and Technical Science Project Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Aird Berlis LLP

The Kimberley Thomas Indigenous Law StudentScholarship Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

$10K Next Aug 1

post secondary

BDC

BDC Indigenous Student Excellence Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Purdys Chocolatier

Purdys Chocolatier Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Rogers

Rogers Communications – Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

CN

CN Indigenous Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Vermilion Energy Inc.

Vermilion Energy Indigenous Student Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary, trades

New Relationship Trust Foundation

New Relationship Trust Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Connor, Clark Lunn Infrastructure

Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Paramount Resources Ltd.

Paramount Resources Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Manitoba

Mary and Louis Finkle Aboriginal and Immigrant Scholarship

Varies

Government of Canada

Legal Studies for Native People Awards

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

John J Vanderlee Award for Male Nursing Students

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Government of Alberta

Alberta Centennial Award ($2,005, narrow Premier's Citizenship double-gating)

$2.0K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate, college

Gowling WLG

Peter Lukasiewicz/Gowling WLG Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

D R Directional

D&R Directional Indigenous Student Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Saskatchewan Blue Cross

Saskatchewan Blue Cross Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

graduate

Element Fleet Management

Element Fleet Management Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Indigenous Women in Leadership

The Indigenous Women Leadership Scholarship

$10K Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

ARNNL Education and Research Trust 25th Anniversary Scholarship

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Citibank

Citi Canada Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Bruce Power

Bruce Power Indigenous Post-Secondary Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Sedgman Canada Limited

Sedgman Canada Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.

Hyundai Canada Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

LNG Canada

LNG Canada Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

NPower Canada

NPower Canada — Cybersecurity Upskill (Security Operations Analyst)

100% free + cert prep Next Rolling cohorts

certificate, professional

Pala Investments

Pala Investments Indigenous Student Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

NUVIA Canada

NUVIA Canada Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Vincent Design

Vincent Design Scholarship Fund

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Truss Beverage Co.

Truss Beverage Co. Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Keyera Corporation

Keyera Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)

ISSofBC — Education Bursary Awards

$5.0K Next Annual (typically opens May)

college, undergraduate

Turkstra Soar Family

Turkstra Soar Family Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

graduate

EACOM Timber Corporation

EACOM Timber Corporation Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Pomerleau

Pomerleau Indigenous Bursary (skilled trades)

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

trades

Government of Nova Scotia (Employment Nova Scotia)

Nova Scotia — Skills Development Program

Customized non-repayable funding (income-based) Next Rolling intake

certificate, college

CIBC

CIBC Achiever Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

ATB Financial

ATB Financial Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

NANB Masters Scholarship

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Mosaic Forest Management

Mosaic Indigenous Forestry Education Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Ralph M. Barford Foundation

Ralph M. Barford Foundation Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Dillon Consulting

Dillon Consulting Indigenous Bursary Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Government of Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development)

Ontario — Bridge Training Program (OBPAP bursary)

Variable per provider; OBPAP covers participation costs Next Rolling intake by provider

certificate, professional

Ontario Energy Board

OEB Indigenous Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Koskie Minsky

Koskie Minsky LLP Scholarship Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canada Lands Company

Canada Lands Company Scholarship

$5.0K Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Evolugen

Evolugen Indigenous Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Shell Canada

Shell Canada

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, diploma

Capital Power

Capital Power Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Muskoka Brewery

Muskoka Brewery Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

CAED Fund

CAED Resilience Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Syncrude

Syncrude Indigenous Engineering Scholarship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Eastern College

Eastern College Inc. Indigenous Student Bursary

$4.0K Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

Phyllis Weston English Scholarship

$1.5K Deadline Jun 1

Government of Nunavut — Department of Family Services / Education

Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) (NLCA Beneficiary supplementary tier; OPTED OUT of federal aid)

Basic Grant up to $3,428/sem + airfare home community ↔ gateway city. NLCA Beneficiaries: tuition + travel + settlement non-repayable.

college, undergraduate

NPower Canada

NPower Canada — Junior IT Analyst Program

100% free + Google IT Pro Certification voucher Next Rolling cohorts

certificate, professional

Mount Allison University

CIBC – Mount Allison Indigenous Student Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

Julia Turnbull Leadership Award

$1.5K Deadline May 30

undergraduate

Lockheed Martin Canada

Lockheed Martin Canada Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

DOW Canada

DOW ULC awards

Varies Next Nov 1

undergraduate

Pelmorex

Pelmorex Indigenous Student Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

New Brunswick Community College

NBCC Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Catholic School District Kerry Dyte Educational Scholarship

$4.0K Deadline May 30

undergraduate, diploma program

Siemens Energy Canada

Siemens Energy Canada Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canada Life

The Canada Life Indigenous Student Awards

$5.0K Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Laurentian University

The Perkins & Will Canada Indigenous Graduate Architecture Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

graduate

iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Owen Hart Foundation Awards

$4.0K Deadline May 30

undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Sigma Theta Tau International Doctoral Scholarship

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

BASF

BASF Canada Indigenous Student Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald

Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald – Anna Myles Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Michael McKiernan

Michael McKiernan

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, technical training

Dixon Mitchell

The Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Indigenous Scholarship and Bursary Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

GHD Foundation

GHD Foundation STEAM Horizons Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

KPMG

KPMG

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada Awards for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Wolseley Canada Inc.

Wolseley Canada Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Jasmine Lyn

The Doris and Junor Chin STEM Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary, college

Chandos Construction LP

Chandos Amisk Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Veren

Veren Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Government of Ontario — Employment Ontario

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)

$35K

trades, professional

Canadian Nurses Foundation

AstraZeneca

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Community Involvement Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

The Maura Kealey Award

The Maura Kealey Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Grant Thornton LLP

Grant Thornton Foundation Award

Varies Next Aug 1

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Frances Moran Award

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Government of Canada — Tri-Agency (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC)

CGRS-D — Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (NSERC / CIHR / SSHRC)

$120K

graduate

Northcrest Developments

Northcrest Indigenous Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Bill Gibson Bursary

$7.5K Deadline May 15

STEMCELL Technologies

STEMCELL Technologies Scholarship for Indigenous Youth in Science

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNF Diversity Fund

$3.0K Next Dec 1

Government of Alberta

Govt. of Alberta Indigenous Educator Student Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc.

Jones DesLauriers Insurance Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited

McDonald’s Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Architecture49

Architecture49 Indigenous Student Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Stantec

Stantec Indigenous Bursary (Tahltan First Nation, STEM)

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Tourmaline

Tourmaline Indigenous Student Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

AbbVie Corporation

AbbVie Corporation

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Southern Chiefs’ Organization

SCO Anishinaabe and Dakota Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Judith Hamilton

Waywayseecappo Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Giant Tiger

Giant Tiger Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Joan and Bob Lehman

Joan and Bob Lehman Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Iron City Fishing Club

Iron City Fishing Club Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Government of Saskatchewan via Saskatchewan Student Aid

Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship (SAS)

$3.0K

undergraduate, college

AGF Investments Inc.

AGF Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

New Brunswick PhD Nursing Scholarship

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Military Nurses of Canada Award

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Teck Resources Limited

Teck Indigenous Award

Varies Next Aug 1

technical training

Government of Prince Edward Island — Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population

PEI Student Financial Services + George Coles Bursary + Marion L. Reid + Island Advantage

Need-based federal+provincial; +$3,200/yr × $12,800 max George Coles Bursary at UPEI

college, undergraduate

University of Toronto

University of Toronto – Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Federation of University Women

Canadian Federation of University Women – Guelph 100th Anniversary Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

trades

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Black Chambers TransAlta STEM Scholarship

$7.0K Deadline Jun 1

University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan Indigenous Student with Dependent Children Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Chapman HRNA Harm Reduction Award

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres

Sylvia Maracle Bursary

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

ARUP Canada

Arup’s Engineering Indigenous Student Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

SkipTheDishes

The SkipTheDishes Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

City and Colour

City and Colour Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Western University

Western University Indigenous Student Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Georgian College

Georgian College Indspire Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Athabasca University

Dr. Jim Carter and Dr. Lorraine Bray Awards at Athabasca University

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Bourse de Montréal Inc.

Bourse de Montréal Inc.

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Trent University

Trent University/Indspire Indigenous Bursaries-Entrance

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Sagard Holdings

Sagard Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Hudson s Bay Foundation

Hudson’s Bay Indigenous Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Brenda Jeam IEN Nursing Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

NextEra Energy Canada

NextEra Energy Canada, LP Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

CAE

CAE Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Green Shield Canada

GSC Indigenous Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Roberta L. Jamieson

Roberta L. Jamieson Film & Media Arts Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

BDO Canada LLP

Bourse de BDO pour les étudiants autochtones

Varies Next Recurring: August 1 / November 1 / February 1 each year

undergraduate, diploma

University of Ottawa

Grounding Community: Bursaries for Upper Year Indigenous Law Learners

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Gowling WLG (Gowling WLG Legal Studies Award for Indigenous Women)

Gowling WLG Legal Studies Award for Indigenous Women

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CNSA Mental Health Award

$750 Next Dec 1

undergraduate

ConocoPhillips Canada

ConocoPhillips Canada Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Calgary Foundation

Fraser W. Lockwood Memorial Scholarship

$2.5K Deadline May 30

undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Adriana Polderman International Education Certification Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Black Chambers Legacy Entrance Scholarship

$2.5K Deadline Jun 1

Church of St. Clement

Church of St. Clement Eglinton Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Securian Canada

Securian Canada Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Dr. Scott Rairdan Memorial Award

$2.5K Deadline Jun 1

Canadian Nurses Foundation

The Tecla Lin and Nelia Laroza Memorial Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

University of New Brunswick – CIBC – UNB Indigenous Bursary

CIBC – University of New Brunswick Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

BMO Capital Markets

BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Calgary Foundation

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Undergraduate Bursary

$3.0K Deadline May 15

Calgary Foundation

Jim Dinning / Calgary Lougheed Scholarship

$2.0K Deadline May 30

undergraduate

EY Canada

EY Indigenous Futures Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

The Saint Elizabeth Home and Community Care Scholarship

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Defence Construction Canada

Defence Construction Canada Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

MAC Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics/VIVA GLAM Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Toronto Metropolitan University

Tory’s LLP Scholarships for Indigenous Law Students

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

United College

JP Gladu Scholarships at the University of Waterloo

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Viterra

Viterra Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Ottawa

CIBC-University of Ottawa Indigenous Scholarship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Ted James Scholarship Award

$5.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate, graduate

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Black Chambers Business Scholarship

$7.0K Deadline Jun 1

Alexisonfire

Alexisonfire Indigenous Music Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Sienna for Seniors Foundation

Sienna for Seniors Foundation Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Russel Metals

Russel Metals Indigenous Student Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

NLN.ON/CNF Nursing Leadership Award

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

St. Paul s University College

St. Paul s University College

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Government of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan — Education and Training Incentive (ETI)

$50-$200/month based on family size Next Rolling

certificate, college

Government of Yukon — Education department

Yukon Grant — $185/week non-repayable for Yukon residents (170-week lifetime max)

$185/week × 170 weeks lifetime ($31,450 max). Stacks with federal Canada Student Loans/Grants.

college, undergraduate

Canadian Nurses Foundation

CRNM Centennial Legacy

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

Calgary Foundation

TD Business Leadership Scholarship

$7.0K Deadline Jun 1

Superior Propane

Superior Propane Indigenous Student Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Amiskusees: Semaganis Worme Family Foundation

Amiskusees: Semaganis Worme Family Foundation Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Cando

CIBC NIEEF Scholarships

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, diploma

The Jane Hood Fund

The Jane Hood Award for Indigenous Women

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Hudbay Minerals Inc.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. Bursary for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Gibson Energy

Gibson Energy Inc. Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, diploma

Avenue Living

Avenue Living Spirit in Business Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Aecon Group Inc.

Aecon Group Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

AFOA PotashCorp

AFOA PotashCorp Aboriginal Youth Financial Management Scholarships

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

University of Winnipeg

University of Winnipeg and Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries

Varies Deadline Aug 1

undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

Okotoks Rotary Career Opportunity Awards

$1.5K Deadline Jun 1

post secondary

Government of Canada — Employment and Social Development Canada

Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) — DISCONTINUED 2025-03-31

$2.0K Deadline Mar 31

trades

VIA Rail

The Future is On Board Educational Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Suncor Energy Foundation

Suncor Energy Foundation Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Technology (ASTT) Program

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

trades

Shannon Pestun

The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

TJX Canada | WINNERS, HomeSense and Marshalls

The TJX Canada Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Frances Mary Stoddart Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Laurentian University

The Perkins & Will Canada Indigenous Architecture Excellence Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Sharon Nield Memorial Award

$3.0K Next Dec 1

undergraduate

Guardian Capital Group Limited

Guardian Capital Indigenous Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Dr. Damien Medina and Sara Morrisey

Medina Morrisey Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

Tridel

Tridel Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Neil and Katherine Camarta

Neil and Katherine Camarta Indigenous Student Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Indigeno Travel

The Indigeno Traveler’s Path Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Unit E Investments

Herlihey Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Trent University

Trent University/Indspire Indigenous Bursaries-Retention

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Mel Benson

Mel Benson Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Mennonite University

Canadian Mennonite University Indigenous Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Pomerleau

Pomerleau Indigenous Bursary (engineering)

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

The Canadian Press

Gillis Purcell Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous People

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Manitoba

Mary and Louis Finkle Aboriginal and Immigrant Bursary

Varies

Darien Moore and Don Ching Award

Darien Moore and Don Ching Award

Varies Next Aug 1

college, university

BGC Engineering

BGC Innovators of Tomorrow Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Sawer Sisters Nursing Award

$10K Next Dec 1

undergraduate, graduate

Mars Canada Inc.

Mars Canada Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Rob and Shirley Metka

Rob and Shirley Metka Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

John Kim Bell

Royal Bank Award in Memory of Beth Hamilton Bell

Varies Next Recurring: August 1 / November 1 / February 1 each year

post secondary

OCAD University

Scotiabank Indigenous Bursary

$8.8K Next Aug 1

post secondary

Pratt Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada Indigenous Award

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

GoodLife Fitness

GoodLife Fitness Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

FPX Nickel

FPX Nickel Empowered Pathways Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

Kids Cancer Care Derek Wandzura Memorial Scholarship

$2.5K Deadline May 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)

undergraduate, diploma

Calgary Foundation

The Kinsmen Club of Calgary Scholarship

$1.0K Deadline May 30

undergraduate, diploma program

Imperial

Imperial Indigenous Scholarship Program & Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Technology Programs (ASTT Program)

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

trades

Government of Alberta

Alberta Student Aid (loans + grants + scholarships via Heritage Scholarship Fund)

Need-based federal+provincial integrated; companion scholarships funded via Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund

college, undergraduate

Hatch

Hatch-Bert Wasmund Engineering Scholarship

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Huron University College

Huron University Indigenous Student Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Grace & Good Fortune Bursary for Single Mothers

$2.0K Deadline Jun 15

TransAlta

TransAlta Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Frontier Lithium

Frontier Lithium Next Generation Education Bursary

$35K Next Aug 1

post secondary, trades

Soroptimist Foundation of Canada

Soroptimist Foundation of Canada — Grants for Women Graduate Students

$8.5K Next Annual: November 1 to January 31

graduate

NAV CANADA

NAV CANADA Indigenous Education Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

University of Victoria

Ratcliff and Company Indigenous Law Scholar Award

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

George Blondin

The George Blondin Aboriginal Scholarship

Varies Next Recurring: August 1 / November 1 / February 1 each year

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Keith and Donna Brunskill Pain Management Scholarship

$5.0K Next Dec 1

graduate

University of Victoria

Robert J. McCormick Aboriginal Entrance Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Black Chambers Legacy Scholarship

$2.5K Deadline Jun 1

Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Indigenous Student Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)

Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s Foundation Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Deadline Aug 1

undergraduate

Diana Fowler LeBlanc

Diana Fowler LeBlanc Aboriginal Social Work Scholarship

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, graduate

ARC Resources Ltd.

ARC Resources Ltd. Indigenous Scholarships

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Slaight Family Foundation

The Slaight Family Foundation Indigenous Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

James Bay Bursaries

James Bay Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Kw umut Lelum Foundation

Kw’umut Lelum Foundation Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate, college

Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation

OFNTSC Student Achievement Awards

$2.0K Next Aug 1

post secondary

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Bianca Beyer Award

$10K Next Dec 1

graduate

Wesley M Nicol Foundation

Wesley M Nicol Foundation Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

Smillie Family Education Award

$2.0K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

Telus Student Bursary

Varies Deadline Nov 1

undergraduate

Nunatsiaq News

Nunatsiaq News – Jim Bell Memorial Bursaries

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Imperial

Imperial Indigenous Scholarship Program

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Government of Canada

Health and Dental Awards

Distributed through Indspire Building Brighter Futures program; specific amount not posted publicly Next Aug 1

post secondary

Calgary Foundation

CREW Calgary Student Award

$5.0K Deadline Jun 1

undergraduate

Cassels

Cassels Indigenous Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Shared Value Solutions

Shared Value Solutions Award for Indigenous Students

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Forgirlsake, Inc.

Forgirlsake Scholarship Award for Indigenous Women

$2.5K Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Graham

Graham Three Nations Award

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Simon Fraser University

SFU Entrance Scholarships and Awards (Open / Major Entrance / Spirit of SFU)

Multi-tier; specific values vary per award

undergraduate

Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust

Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary, technical training

PwC Canada

PwC Canada Foundation Indigenous Student Awards

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Government of Manitoba via Manitoba Student Aid

Manitoba Bursary (auto-assessed via MSA; Indigenous top-up)

Per-student cap not on public landing; ~$1,500 implied avg from 2020-21 program total. Indigenous learners get top-up.

college, undergraduate

Tides Canada Foundation Joy Family Giving Fund

Joy Family Giving Fund Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

undergraduate

Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union

Coast Capital Indigenous Student Bursary

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary

Fran Odette

Disability Justice Fund

Varies Next Aug 1

post secondary