Financial Assistance

Aboriginal Awards

CN makes awards available to Inuit, status or non-status Indian or Métis students entering or enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program in Canada that leads to a career in the transportation industry.

Source: Canadian National Railway Company (CN)

Aboriginal Bursaries – National

The purpose of the Aboriginal Bursaries Web site is to provide Aboriginal students with a valuable funding research tool to facilitate their pursuit of post-secondary studies.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Canada Portal (ACP)

Aboriginal Education Incentive Award

The AEIA celebrates the hard work and determination of Aboriginal people by offering awards to Aboriginal students who are committed to furthering their education in various fields.

Source: Canada Post

Aboriginal Health Careers – Bursary and Scholarship Awards (PDF)

The program provides support to students who are pursuing accredited health studies leading to employment in the health professions and who have demonstrated the potential for academic success.

Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)

Aboriginal Student Awards Program

Assists Aboriginal students to complete post secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Aboriginal community.

Source: RBC Financial Group

AFOA – Awards and Scholarships

This scholarship program aims to increase the number of CAFMs practicing in Canada and to encourage Aboriginal young adults to enter into the finance profession.

Source: Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada

Bursaries and Scholarships

This program awards bursaries to First Nation students who are enrolled in health-related post-secondary programs, single parents and in need of financial support.

Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)

Canadian Northern Studies Trust, The

The purpose of the CNST is to enhance the educational opportunities available for northern residents to obtain post-secondary education at Canadian universities and colleges.

Source: Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies

Diana Fowler LeBlanc Aboriginal Social Work Scholarship

This scholarship provides funding to enable Aboriginal students from all provinces and territories, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, to pursue a degree in social work at recognized Canadian educational institutions.

Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)

Elementary / Secondary Education Programs

AANDC funds band councils and First Nation education authorities to pay for instructional services in on-reserve schools, operated by the First Nation or by the federal government.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY)

The Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth is the scholarship and bursary program dedicated to developing the next generation of Aboriginal leaders.

Source: Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Geomatics Scholarship Program

This program encourages and provides financial rewards to members of aboriginal communities that are enrolled in a postsecondary institution in the field of geomatics.

Source: Association of Canada Lands Surveyors Foundation Inc.

GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program

Program that provides financial support and skills development opportunities to 15 aboriginal first-year undergraduate students from recognized institutions who are pursuing degrees in the fields of engineering and business/management.

Source: Institute of International Education

Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship for Native Canadians (PDF)

The purpose of this award is to encourage native Canadians to pursue a career in journalism through study at a Canadian postsecondary institution.

Source: The Canadian Press

Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award

Every year, NWAC Youth Department and the Youth Council coordinate the Helen Bassett youth scholarships awarded to four young Aboriginal women in the amount of $1,000 each.

Source: Native Women's Association of Canada

Higher Education Scholarships

This page provides a selection of scholarships available for students interested in pursuing postsecondary studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Source: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

Indigenous Bar Association Law Student Scholarship

A Scholarship of $2,000 will be presented each year to an Indigenous law student that best demonstrates financial need, academic merit and commitment to Indigenous legal matters.

Source: Indigenous Bar Association

Ken Dryden Scholarship

Each year Ken Dryden Scholarships are awarded to young people, currently or formerly in the care of the Canadian child welfare system, who demonstrate great achievement and promise.

Source: National Youth in Care Network

Legal Studies for Aboriginal People Program (For Métis or Non-Status Indians)

The Legal Studies for Aboriginal People (LSAP) program is a bursary program designed to financially assist Aboriginal students who wish to pursue their studies in law in a Canadian institution.

Source: Government of Canada; Justice Canada, Department of

New Paths for Education – First Nations

This page provides information packages and application documents for First Nations communities to obtain funding under the New Paths for Education program.

Source: First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)

New Paths for Education – Inuit

This page describes the New Paths for Education (NPE) initiative, which seeks to improve education programming and to strengthen the governance structure of the Inuit educational system.

Northern Scientific Training Program Grants

Arctic Institute of North America provides training in Northern Caanda for graduate students form universities in Canada.

Source: University of Calgary

Post-Secondary Education

This page outlines two post-secondary education programs that provide funding to eligible Canadian Aboriginal students.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Ted Nolan to aid in the success of the educational and training goals of First Nations women in Ontario.

Source: The Ted Nolan Foundation

Scholarphips

AMMSA maintains an extensive list of scholarships available to Aboriginal students.

Source: The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA)

Scholarships Aboriginal Scholarship Opportunity

The Weather Network educational incentive award is to create interest among Aboriginal peoples in the Canadian Broadcasting industry.

Source: The Weather Network

Special Bursary Program for Aboriginal Medical Students

This document describes the CMF bursary program, which provides financial support to undergraduate Aboriginal students enrolled in a Canadian school of medicine.

Source: Canadian Medical Foundation

Special Education Program

This program gives First Nations children with identified special needs access to quality special education programs and services that are culturally sensitive.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

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For more information on financial assistance for education available to all Canadians, please visit the following Web sites: Canada Student Loans and Grants and Education Savings for a Child.