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).
Scholarship Values
3 awards at $50,000 each to Indigenous students applying from Canadian high schools ($20,000 for year-one, $10,000 for year’s two to four based on ongoing registration)
2 awards at $50,000 each to Indigenous students applying from a postsecondary institution ($20,000 for year-one, $10,000 for year’s two to four based on ongoing registration)
Eligibility
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).
Reference
In order to be considered for the National Indigenous Scholarship program, a reference is required. |