Apply Now For The National Indigenous Scholarship Program: Empowering Excellence
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Apply Now For The National Indigenous Scholarship Program: Empowering Excellence

The National Indigenous Scholarship Program at Western University is a beacon of opportunity for those who carry the torch of academic brilliance and community impact.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Level of Study: Associate, Bachelor, Co-op, Honours, Online
  • Year of Study: Entering or in the first year
  • Citizenship: Canada
  • Status in Canada: Permanent Resident
  • Schools Attended: Any School
  • Heritage: Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous
  • School of Study: Western University
  • Field of Study: Any Field of Study

Scholarship Details:

  • Amount: $50,000
  • Number of Awards: 5
  • Renewable: Yes, for 3 years
  • Recipients:
    • Five Indigenous undergraduate students (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) studying full-time at Western’s main campus.
    • Three scholarships for students applying from Canadian high schools.
    • Two scholarships for Indigenous students applying from a postsecondary institution.
  • Selection Criteria:
    • Outstanding academic excellence.
    • Meaningful and impactful contributions to Indigenous communities (on and off reserve, as well as urban settings).
    • Creative and innovative thinking.
  • Award Distribution:
    • Two awards at $50,000 each for Indigenous students applying from Canadian high schools:
      • $20,000 for year one.
      • $10,000 for years two to four (based on ongoing registration).
    • One award at $50,000 for an Indigenous student applying from a postsecondary institution:
      • $20,000 for year one.
      • $10,000 for years two to four (based on ongoing registration).

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the National Indigenous Scholarship Application page.
  2. Complete the online application form.
  3. Provide verification of Indigenous identity (Indian Status, Métis Citizenship, Inuit Trust card, a letter from band or community representative, or an affidavit).

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