Attention Indigenous students! Are you ready to turn your academic dreams into reality while making a meaningful impact on your community? The countdown has begun for the prestigious National Indigenous Scholarship 2025-2026 at Western University, and the clock is ticking! With a generous award of $50,000 per student, this scholarship is a golden opportunity for Indigenous learners to fuel their education while celebrating their heritage.
Why You Should Apply Now?
- Generous Funding: Five scholarships worth $50,000 each will be awarded for full-time undergraduate studies.
- Diverse Fields: Available for Indigenous students enrolling in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Engineering, Music, Health Sciences, FIMS, Social Science, and Science at Western University.
- Community Impact: The scholarship recognizes not just academic excellence but also contributions to Indigenous communities and innovative thinking.
Who’s Eligible?
This scholarship is open to Indigenous students (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) who meet the following criteria:
- For High School Applicants: Three scholarships are reserved for students applying directly from a Canadian high school to Western University.
- For Postsecondary Applicants: Two scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous students transferring from a postsecondary institution to Western’s main campus.
New Requirements:
- Meet the minimum academic average for admission into the chosen program.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic excellence, creative thinking, and community engagement.
- Provide proof of Indigenous ancestry, such as an Indian status card, Métis Nation citizenship card, Inuit Trust Card, or a letter from a band or community representative.
Apply: https://studentservices.uwo.ca/NationalIndigenousScholarship/Students/NSIntroPage.cfm.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the National Indigenous Scholarship 2025-2026 offered by Western University is March 14, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST.