Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) offers 20 awards worth up to $10,000 each academic year for two to four years for status and non-status Indigenous, Inuit, or Métis pursuing post-secondary education
Deadline: February 7, 2024
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association provides post-secondary funding for youth (ages 18 – 30) experiencing barriers to educational attainment up to $3000 per approved application.
Deadline: March 29, 2024
$2,000 grants to Indigenous Peoples who have renewed their educational learning.
Deadline: August 31, 2024
The award can be held by applicant’s transferring from a Master’s to PhD program up to a maximum of 24 months at the Master’s level and up to a maximum of 36 months at the PhD level.$2,000 grants to Indigenous Peoples who have renewed their educational learning.
Deadline: The call for applications for this award is distributed annually in the Winter term.
BluEarth Renewables offers 3 separate scholarships:
-Indigenous Peoples award
-Community leaders award
-Renewable energy trades
Deadline: September 2024
Open to Métis students pursuing full-time education and training in academic studies that lead toward their social, cultural, and economic development.
Deadline: October 1 & May 1, Annually
Dreamcatcher funds provide individual funding for aboriginal youth in the areas of education, sports & recreation, health & medical and arts and culture
Applications Open: mid-October for January start & mid-July for September start
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) offers funding for youth 15-29 years old and enrolled part time in school or not in school at all. Grades and transcripts are not required.
Over 500 scholarships available annually. This $1,500 scholarship is flexible and can be used for any learning opportunity including short-term courses, certificates as well as necessary equipment.
Applications Open All Year Round
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) offers various awards available to Indigenous women and gender diverse individuals
Deadline: July 14 2024
Open to entering students in any degree program at the University of Saskatchewan. Preference may be given to students who plan to pursue programs that facilitate marketing, communications, or journalism.
Deadline: March 1 2024
Apply through the student loans portal, there is a section to select non-repayable funding with federal and provincial student grants. Applications considered prior to fall and winter semesters.
Applications Open All Year Round
Wide range of post-secondary scholarships for students connected to SGEU.
Various Closing Dates All Year Round
Graduate 2-year program:
– Master of Sustainability (MSs) in Energy Security
Graduate Certificate:
– Energy Transitions Certificate
– Community Energy Planning and Finance
Scholarships available to Indigenous students/professionals for the programs.
Various Closing Dates All Year Round
Students enrolled in post-secondary studies.
Deadline: Various Deadlines
This award is intended for students in second, third or fourth year of undergraduate studies or graduate students. The selection is based on financial need and academic merit.
Deadline: October 1
Indigenous Peoples (status or non-status Indian, Metis or Inuit) enrolled at a Canadian university or college, or post-secondary institution enrolled in a journalism program or actively involved with a news organization associated with the institution (e.g. student paper or broadcast station).
Deadline: November 1 of each year
For students studying engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety or industrial hygiene. Scholarships require a commitment for summer 2024 internship.
Deadline: October 14, 2024
Criteria
1) Be attending college or university no later than January of 2024.
2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by January of 2024.
3) Have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or greater during their last academic year.
4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident
Deadline: August 31, 2024
Post secondary mothers with financial need who have dependents. See website for criteria.
Applications Open August 1 2024 | Deadline: November 15 2024
Provides scholarships for nursing students across Canada at the baccalaureate, masters and PhD levels. These scholarships are awarded based on merit and range from $750 to $10,000.
Applications Open: July to December
Indigenous students studying Business and Administration; Engineering and Architecture; Environmental Studies.
Deadline: October 31 2023
The two memorial scholarships are awarded to aviation students: one a Commercial Pilot in training and the other an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in training.
Deadline: October 15 2023
Indigenous law student (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit) currently enrolled in law school who, at a minimum, has substantially completed their first year of legal studies; and has demonstrated interest in serving the Indigenous community and the Creator with honour and integrity.
Deadline: September 30, 2023
Candidates must be full time students entering their first year of study in a Master in Education (M.Ed.), or Master of Continuing Education (M.C.Ed) degree with a specialization in Education, as determined by the Award Committee. Full time is a minimum of 3 courses in a semester.
Deadline: November 1 2023
Scholarship and Intern opportunities available. Scholarships are awarded in instalments of $2000–$4000 annually up to a maximum of $16,000 towards an applicable degree and completion of the program. See website for eligibility.
Applications Open: July to September
For students graduating from high school in June 2023 and pursuing post-secondary studies in the 2023-2024 academic year, with the goal of a career in the energy industry.
Deadline: September 4 2023
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.
Deadline: August 31, 2023
IFS Scholastic Awards will also be presented to gifted, Indigenous student athletes in these fields. IFS wishes to grant exceptional Indigenous students with financial aid, as to make their educational dreams a reality.
Applications Open: July 1 2023 | Deadline: August 31, 2023
The scholarship will be awarded to First Nations students studying children’s holistic health and wellbeing.
Deadline: April 30 2023
Funding streams are designed to increase the number of students entering, re-establishing and graduating from recognized ECE post-secondary programs.
Deadline: July 21 2023
The Saskatchewan Indigenous Gamin Authority (SIGA) Indigenous Scholarship Awards Program will be awarding $55,000 in scholarships in 2023. These awards will be distributed through three scholarships: SIGA Justice Paul Favel Indigenous Award for Outstanding Leadership in Community Involvement, Shauna Bear Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Indigenous Human Resources Professionals, and SIGA Scholarships for First Nations Post-Secondary Students.
Applications Open:
The Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship is a $20,000 scholarship awarded annually on the basis of academic excellence to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students pursuing graduate and post-graduate studies in any field of study at the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina.
Deadline: February 28th of each year
Offered annually to an undergraduate student at the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan who is a resident of Saskatchewan. Selection will be based upon academic achievement, sportsmanship, and leadership.
Deadline: August 14 2023
Supports students from First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities who demonstrate a balanced lifestyle and commitment in their quest for education. The Merit, Bursary, Scholarship and Bridging Awards are available to select students who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their school and community.
Deadline: August 15 2023
IndigiFund is on a mission to empower Indigenous Youth through Sports, Education and Culture. Eligible applicants: Indigenous youth age 15 to 30 needing financial assistance in the areas of sport, education, and culture.
Deadline: Not announced
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