Financial Assistance for Indigenous Students

Financial Assistance for Indigenous Students 

Recognizing that students need funding to succeed in their studies, this is a partial listing of potential funding sources are available to Indigenous students. When reviewing this listing please keep in mind that the information provided here is minimal at best and it is, thus, strongly advised that students search the accompanying links for additional information such as application forms and the criteria required to compete for these awards. 

It is also suggested that students place these important deadline dates in their yearly calendars and that they begin the process of filling out applications and requesting letters of reference from professors at least one month before deadlines. Further to this, it is also suggested that students confirm all information provided here, including the deadline dates. 

Emergency bursaries may also available through the First Peoples House of Learning. Please contact your Indigenous Student Success Coordinator, Stéphanie Nelson with your inquiry by email stephanienelson@trentu.ca or phone 705-745-1011 ext7358. 

INDSPIRE:
Visit indspire.ca or click on this link to access their 88 page catalog of bursaries, scholarships, and awards available to FNMI students. http://indspire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/FN852_BBF_Nov20_WEB.pdf 

Canada Post Aboriginal Incentive Award:
If you have been out of school for at least one year, you are returning to studies, and have been back at school for at least one full year. https://www.canadapost.ca/web/en/pages/aboutus/details.page?article=abor...

Ontario Native Education Counselling Association Four Directions Scholarship Award:
Awarded annually to an aboriginal (Status, Non-status, Metis and Inuit) post-secondary college student and to a (Status, Non-status, Metis and Inuit) post-secondary university student, who have successfully completed their first year in a full-time program in a field of study that has a counselling component. https://oneca.com/ps-student-award

Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Award:
Awarded annually to a male and female FNMI student who are Ontario residents and are enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution. Varied disciplines eligibile. https://www.opg.com/working-with-opg/careers/student-awards/Pages/John-W...

Government of Canada:
Here is a link to an Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool for over 750 bursaries and awards available to Indigenous students across Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/educationfunding/scholarships....

OSAP:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-apply-osap  Indigenous Student Bursary: https://www.osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRDR017908.html 

University Women’s Club – Northumberland Non-Status First Nations, Métis, Inuit:
Awarded to a female student who has been a resident of Northumberland County for at least 2 years, and is entering their second or third year of study. Contact the Indigenous Student Success Coordinator for further information. 

Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians Annual Health Scholarship:
Awarded to 2 students who are band members of one of the seven AIAI Member Nations studying Health related or Traditional Healing. http://www.aiai.on.ca/newsroom/a-i-a-i-health-scholarship-information/ 

Kathleen Blinkhorn Aboriginal Student Scholarship:
Supports Aboriginal students living in non-profit housing in Ontario. http://www.onpha.on.ca/Content/Membership/Scholarships/Kathleen_Blinkhor...

National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund: 
The NIB Trust Fund is accepting applications for education programs aimed at healing, reconciliation and knowledge building. http://nibtrust.ca/individuals/ 

The Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation:
Funds a variety of post-secondary initiatives. Includes funding for specialized resources and services. https://www.dcfund.ca/index.php?id=education-support 

Kagita Mikam Aboriginal Employment Training:
Employment and Training services are provided to members of Curve Lake First Nation, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan (Golden Lake), Hiawatha First Nation, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, and the Mohawks of Wahta First Nation as well as Inuit in Ontario. Eligible Aboriginal people can reside either on or off the territory.

Joseph Morrison Legacy Fund: 
Offers a bursary to Indigenous students in need who exemplify the values and dedication of the late Justice and Elder Joseph Morrison. http://josephmorrisonlegacyfund.ca/studentbursary/ 

RBC Indigenous Students Awards Program:
Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years to use towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses. http://aboriginalstudents.ca/site-sponsors/rbc/ 

Funding assistance for your final year of study is often available through various agencies and partners. Please contact your Indigenous Student Success Coordinator for further details 

Have you explored the Trent University Website? They have all kinds of bursaries and awards, including First Generation, Entrance and Indigenous. https://www.trentu.ca/studentfinances/sites/trentu.ca.studentfinances/fi...

We also have a variety of year-end awards for our returning FNMI students that we announce in June. Make sure you have completed your Self-Id on your account or we won’t know who you are. Follow this link if you have not self-identified as First Nations Status Non-status, Métis, or Inuit.