National Indigenous Scholarship 2026 at Western University

Applications for the National Indigenous Scholarship are now available. Western University has a scholarship for Indigenous students called National Indigenous Scholarship for the year 2026. The scholarship provides $50000 to each student. It is for Indigenous students First Nations Metis Inuit who are studying at Western University in 2026 or 2026. The scholarship helps students do well in studies and stay connected to their culture. It also wants students to help their communities. Apply soon because the last date is coming.

Key Points:

• Money Provides: $50000 every year.
• Who can apply: Indigenous students First Nations Metis Inuit studying any course at Western University.
• Benefits: Helps pay for school fees, books, housing, and other needs. Also gives support for culture programs and mentors.
• Goal: To help students learn and grow while keeping their culture strong.

National Indigenous Scholarship Summary

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Scholarship Benefits

It is an Indigenous scholarship that’s why it provides a $50,000 scholarship award to the Indigenous students from Canada.

Distribution of Scholarships

• High School Applicants: Three scholarships for Indigenous students applying straight from a Canadian high school.
• College/University Applicants: Two scholarships for Indigenous students applying from a college or university to study full-time at Western University’s main campus in approved faculties.

Eligibility Criteria

• The National Indigenous Scholarship 2026 is given every year to five Indigenous undergraduate students First Nations Metis Inuit.
• These students must study full time at Western University main campus.
• The scholarship is for students in these faculties:
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Health Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Music
  • FIMS Faculty of Information and Media Studies
  • Science
  • Social Science
• To get the scholarship students must show very good grades and do important work to help Indigenous communities.

Selection Criteria

Students who get the scholarship must:

• Have the minimum grades needed to join their program.
• Be chosen because of their grades creative ideas and how they helped or want to help Indigenous communities.

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Required Documents

Applicants must send:

• A 1000-word essay to explain their Indigenous background and answer some questions.
• A recommendation letter from their school or a community leader.
• A reference letter
• Official school records.
• Proof of ancestry

How to Apply for the National Indigenous Scholarship

Interested applicants can apply for the National Indigenous Scholarship from the link given below.

Apply: https://studentservices.uwo.ca/NationalIndigenousScholarship/Students/NSIntroPage.cfm