Western University 2026 National Indigenous Scholarship Program

The National Indigenous Scholarship Program is awarded annually to five incoming Indigenous undergraduate students (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) studying full-time at Western’s main campus based on their outstanding academic excellence. The National Indigenous Scholarship also recognizes the candidate’s academic achievements, creative and innovative thinking, and previous or intended contributions to Indigenous communities (on and off reserve as well as urban settings).

• Table of Content
• About Western University
• National Indigenous Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of National Indigenous Scholarship Program
• Requirements for National Indigenous Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

National Indigenous Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of National Indigenous Scholarship Program

5 awards at $50,000 each to Indigenous students applying from Canadian high schools or applying from a postsecondary institution.

Requirements for National Indigenous Scholarship Program Qualification

Awarded annually to five Indigenous undergraduate students (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) studying full-time at Western's main campus based on their outstanding academic excellence and meaningful and impactful contribution toward Indigenous communities. Three scholarships will be awarded to students applying from Canadian high schools, and two scholarships to Indigenous students applying from a postsecondary institution. Recipients must meet the minimum academic averages for their programs, and will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, creative and innovative thinking, and previous or intended contributions to Indigenous communities (including, on and off reserve and as well as urban settings).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Western University Scholarship webpage