| Audience | Aboriginal youth graduating from an NLPS school |
| Sponsored by | NLPS Board of Trustees |
| Eligibility | Aboriginal youth pursuing post-secondary studies with the ultimate objective of obtaining a university degree, a college diploma, or a certificate from a technical institute. |
| Deadline |
June 10 |
| Application Information | Aboriginal Achievement Award |
| Audience | Indigenous students completing high school and mature students entering their first year of study. |
| Sponsored by |
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| Eligibility | students who are completing their high school education and entering their first year of post-secondary study at an accredited institution and individuals, deemed as mature by their post-secondary institution, entering their first year of study at an accredited institution. |
| Value | $1,500 |
| Deadline |
January 16 |
| Application Information | Alberta Blue Cross Indigenous Scholarships |
| Audience | First Nations, Inuit, and Metis students across Canada who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their schools and communities. |
| Sponsored by |
ATCO |
| Eligibility | Applicants must be enrolled in full-time high school (including upgrading) or an accredited post-secondary institution or training program, and cannot be the child of an ATCO employee. |
| Value |
Merit Awards - $500 (students completing Grades 10-12 Bursaries - $1,000 (students enrolled in trade, diploma or certificate programs) Scholarships - $1,500 (students enrolled in degree or gradate programs |
| Deadline |
Applications open in March 2023.
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| Application Information | ATCO Indigenous Education Awards Program |
| Audience |
These awards recognize First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal education path and embrace their own gifts, strengths and potential while celebrating the ways of their people. |
| Sponsored by |
Alberta School Boards' Association
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| Eligibility | Awards are open to all students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. |
| Value | |
| Deadline | Feb. 3, 2023 |
| Application Information | Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards |
| Audience |
Students of aboriginal ancestry within Zone II |
| Sponsored by |
Métis Nation of Alberta |
| Eligibility | Must be entering or enrolled in a post-secondary field in the areas of oil, gas, music or sport and demonstrate a financial need. |
| Value | |
| Deadline | |
| Application Information | Zone II Métis office in Bonnyville |
| Audience |
First Nation, Metis and Inuit graduating students
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| Sponsored by |
Nelson |
| Eligibility | First Nation, Metis and Inuit student leaders who have demonstrated academic success, personal strength, with the intent to pursue post-secondary studies in Education. |
| Value | $10,000 |
| Deadline |
TBD - Usually August |
| Application Information | Nelson Indigenous Student Scholarship |
| Audience |
Students enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution for the upcoming academic year. |
| Sponsored by |
EnergyRates.ca |
| Eligibility |
Must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution and located in a community near TC Energy's operations or projects. |
| Value | $5,000 |
| Deadline |
May 5, 2023 |
| Application Information | TC Energy Scholarships |
| Audience | Students renewing their educational studies |
| Sponsored by |
Canada Post |
| Eligibility |
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| Value |
$2,000 |
| Deadline |
August 31 |
| Application Information | Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students |
| Audience | First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada demonstrating strong academic performance and community involvement |
| Sponsored by |
RBC |
| Eligibility | Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education |
| Value | Up to $10,000 per year for up to 4 years |
| Deadline |
December |
| Application Information | RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth |
| Audience |
Indigenous students pursuing full and part time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs. |
| Sponsored by | Indspire |
| Eligibility |
There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (with a few exceptions that you’ll see below). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards. |
| Value |
Depends on which bursary or scholarship is awarded. |
| Deadline |
August 1, November 1, February 1 |
| Application Information | Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards |
| Audience | Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education |
| Sponsored by | Bird Construction |
| Eligibility | Three scholarships available |
| Value | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| Deadline |
July |
| Application Information | Bird Construction Indigenous Scholarships |
| Audience | Students in grades 11 and 12 |
| Sponsored by | Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation |
| Eligibility | Indigenous students in grades 11 and 12 to spend a week at a Canadian university, interacting with scientists in their research laboratories. During the week of instruction on campus, students have the opportunity to meet role models, learn about the support systems available on campus and experience the excitement of doing research. |
| Value | Monetary scholarships available for students who have completed the VJFK program. |
| Deadline |
January |
| Application Information | Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation |