This list includes some of the funding opportunities available to help self-identified Indigenous students pursue studies after high school. This is not a complete list.
Click the links for award amounts, eligibility criteria, applications and submission deadlines. Students should declare their Indigenous identity on any award or scholarship application as many have special considerations for Indigenous students. For help applying, connect with your high school counsellor/guidance office.
Application deadlines are different. Most deadlines are in the spring but others occur throughout the entire year.
There is never a bad time to begin. Start today!
Available Indigenous Post-Secondary Awards & Scholarships
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Family of Scholarships
Candidates must be of Indigenous descent and pursuing apprenticeship training in a skilled trade.
Learn MoreAlberta Blue Cross Indigenous Scholarships
Scholarship for Indigenous students to address the education inequity faced by Indigenous peoples in Alberta by making post-secondary studies more financially accessible.
Learn MoreAlex Tutschek FCPA, FCA Award for Indigenous High School Achievement
The Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta offers 2 of these awards to eligible students to support Indigenous youth.
Learn MoreATCO Indigenous Education Award
These awards, bursaries and scholarships are given to students who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their schools and communities.
Learn MoreBioTalent Canada’s I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship
The scholarship awards $10K to Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada who have shown leadership or advocacy in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
Learn MoreCalgary Foundation First Nations, Métis and Inuit Undergraduate Bursary
Calgary Foundation offers 49 different awards and scholarships. This bursary and award are specific to Indigenous students entering the first year of their undergraduate degree.
Learn MoreCenovus Energy Indigenous Scholarships
Cenovus Energy is a Canadian-based energy company headquartered in Calgary. We offer scholarships for Indigenous students residing in Canada near our operating areas who are pursuing a full-time degree, diploma or certified trade.
Learn MoreEaton - Indigenous Clean Energy Scholarship
Eaton Electrical Canada has partnered with Indigenous Clean Energy to offer a scholarship and internship opportunity to Indigenous students striving for a career in electrical work who enjoy traveling.
Learn MoreEducationMatters: Thomas Moore Memorial Bursary
The purpose of this award is to encourage First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, who have demonstrated involvement in their school and Indigenous communities, to pursue post-secondary education.
Learn MoreEnvironmental Public Health Bursary Program
This program provides financial support to Indigenous students pursuing an education in the field of Environmental Public Health at a program accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
Learn MoreFreehorse Family Wellness Society
Post-secondary funding is available for First Nation Students who are ineligible to receive post-secondary funding through their First Nation.
Learn MoreIndigenous Internship Program
This program is an optional opportunity that enhances interns’ experiences at KPMG through additional learning and exposure across audit, assurance, tax, and advisory, supporting professional growth and insight into KPMG’s practice areas.
Learn MoreIndspire: Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards (BBF) Program
This program provides bursaries, scholarships, and awards for Indigenous students’ post-secondary education in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs.
Learn MoreMRU - Indigenous Scholarships and bursaries
All Mount Royal students can apply for awards listed at mru.ca/awards from Nov. 1 to March 1. Be sure to declare your Indigenous status on the awards application to also be considered for these specific awards.
Learn MoreNational Indigenous Economic Education Foundation (NIEEF)
The National Indigenous Economic Education Foundation (NIEEF) is a charitable organization of Cando providing scholarships, training and research funding to students involved in Indigenous community economic development.
Learn MoreRupertsland Institute Post-Secondary Education (PSE) program
This program provides funding to reduce the financial burden of a post-secondary education for Métis students.
Learn MoreSAIT - Awards for Indigenous Students
Various awards available where preference is given to Indigenous students. Chinook Lodge Indigenous Academic Upgrading: Specifically for an Indigenous student who demonstrates financial need, exhibits leadership, and a career plan.
Learn MoreTC Energy Award
The TC Energy Award offers the Indigenous Legacy Award in support of Indigenous students (First Nation, Métis, Inuit or Non-Status) pursuing any full-time, post-secondary program at a registered education institute.
Learn MoreTD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples
This scholarship program, administered by AFOA Canada, supports Indigenous Peoples by addressing unique challenges and systemic barriers. In partnership with TD, it is designed to reflect and support Indigenous communities’ needs.
Learn MoreTransAlta Indigenous Student Bursary
Seven (7) bursaries for Indigenous students attending post-secondary institutions – college or university. Three (3) bursaries for students training in the trades – technical college or apprenticeship program.
Learn MoreUniversity of Alberta - Indigenous Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
There are several scholarships and awards available for students who are First Nation, Métis, or Inuit people of Canada.
Learn MoreWayne Wells Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships for Indigenous students to pursue their Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) or other post-secondary ed in the finance and/or management field and for part-time students working towards a professional designation & working full-time.
Learn MoreTo report broken links or new awards and scholarships that could be included on this list, please email the Indigenous Education team.
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The Indigenous bursaries search tool is a searchable list of hundreds of bursaries, scholarships and incentives aimed at Indigenous students across Canada.
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