Indigenous Awards
Indigenous Awards
The University of Lethbridge has a number of scholarships and awards specifically for Indigenous students. Some are general awards while others are designated for Indigenous students in a specific faculty or program. Many awards go unclaimed every year so we strongly recommend students apply for all awards they are qualified to receive. These include University of Lethbridge awards as well as those external to the institution.
As of January 2026, to be eligible for University of Lethbridge scholarships, awards and bursaries for Indigenous students, students must complete and submit the Indigenous Attestation Form. The form and instructions for submission are available here.
Learn more about Indigenous awards, eligibility criteria and application deadlines. There are a number of general awards, as well as those for students taking a specific program.
You must have a University of Lethbridge ID number and an account on our student Information system called the Bridge before you can access the online scholarship application forms. This means you should apply for admission to the University of Lethbridge at least two weeks before the scholarship deadline in order to have your application processed and your Bridge account created. If you have questions regarding your ID number or the Bridge, please contact us.
Many agencies, employers and organizations offer awards for post-secondary students. These awards are external to the University, and they can be combined with any scholarships and awards you receive from uLethbridge.
Here is a list of organizations that have awards, scholarships and bursaries available for students who self-identify as Indigenous. Follow the links below:
General
- Aboriginal Learning Links
- AltaLink
- AMMSA
- Edmonton Community Foundation
- Government of Canada Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
- Northern Alberta Development Council
- Rupertland Institute
- Royal Bank of Canada
Education & Training
- Indspire
- Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students
- Future Generations Foundation (formerly NIB Trust Fund)
- Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) - ISC
- RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth
- TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples (AFOA Canada)
- University & College Entrance Preparation (UCEPP) ISC
Corporate & Professional Awards
- Bank of Canada - Scholarship Award (Indigenous category)
- Cando / NIEEF - Indigenous Economic Education Scholarships
- Deloitte Bloom Indigenous Student Scholarship
- Export Development Canada Indigenous Community Leader Scholarship
- Introba Indigenous Student Scholarship
- KPMG Indigenous Student Awards Scholarships + career opportunities
Research & STEM
- Engineers Canada Leadership Scholarship (Indigenous category)
- Mitacs Indigenous Pathways Internship Funding
- NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors (NISA)
- SSHRC Indigenous Scholars Awards & Supplements For Indigenous Grad Students
Health Fields
- Canadian Nurses Foundation Indigenous Nursing Fund Multiple awards for Indigenous Nursing Students
- Canadian Psychological Association Indigenous Student Award
- College of Family Physicians of Canada — Indigenous Medical Student Scholarship
- College of Family Physicians — Indigenous Family Medicine Resident Scholarship
Law & Governance
Journalism & Media
Arts, Culture & Writing
Entrepreneurship