Financial Support

Indigenous Student Award

The Indigenous Student Award is supported by the generosity of multiple donors and King's University College. The award is granted annually to an Indigenous student (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) entering, or continuing, full- or part-time study at King's University College. The Indigenous Student Award is awarded based on academic achievement, community contribution and need. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), and a resident of Ontario. The applicant must demonstrate financial need; this may relate to direct educational costs and/or living costs. The successful recipient can hold this award with other student awards.

For more information, search "Indigenous Student Award" on our Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries page.

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Indigenous Student bursary

This bursary is available for Indigenous students as recognized and affirmed in the Constitution Acts of 1982, as well as individuals who self-identify with First Nations, Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit cultural and/or ancestral background in Canada. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), and a resident of Ontario. The applicant must demonstrate financial need equal to or greater than the amount of the Bursary. The applicant must demonstrate financial need; this may relate to direct educational costs and/or living costs. The value and number of awards depends on funding renewal/availability. For more information, search "Indigenous Student Bursary" on our Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries page.

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Joy and Hope (Gaudium et Spes) Entrance Award for Indigenous Students

This award, made possible by the generosity of the Diocese of London, was established in 2013 to inspire change in Indigenous communities in Canada. Its purpose is to instill confidence of a bright future for Indigenous youth, so that they may discover richness in their lives and contribute meaningfully to their community, in joy and in hope. Gaudium et Spes (Joy and Hope) was one of the last documents published at the Vatican Council II. The name of the document is taken from the first line, which reads "the joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ."

This award is granted annually to a First Nations, Inuit or Métis student entering full-time or part-time study at King's University College in the next academic year.

For more information, search "Joy and Hope" on our Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries page.

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indigenous services canada Education Portal

Investigate awards, scholarships, and bursaries from the Government of Canada.

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Indspire

Formerly known as the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF), Indspire has bursaries and scholarships for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students.

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ontario First Generation Bursary

The Government of Ontario has created a bursary fund for first-generation students through the Ministry's Access and Opportunities Strategy. This bursary opportunity provides direct support to students with financial need who are the first in their families to attend university. Search "Ontario First Generation Bursary" on our Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries page.

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Scholarships Canada

Search this online database of scholarships, bursaries, and grants.