Awards for Indigenous Students

Apply for an education grant from Canada Post

Canada Post gives $2,000 grants to Indigenous Peoples who have renewed their educational learning. Find out how to apply for the award.

You’re eligible to apply if you:

Are a Canadian and a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit community
Have been out of school for 1 year or more and are returning
Have already returned to school and completed 1 full year of studies
Have never received this award in the past (you can apply as many times as you want, but you can only receive the award once)

Here’s what you need to do to apply:

Complete the application form
Write an essay
Provide school transcripts or a letter from an academic supporter (photocopies are acceptable)
Include a photocopy of a community membership card or an official letter from a community member

May 1st: Application process begins

August 31st: Deadline for applications

December: Decision is communicated to applicants

January: Public announcement of award recipients

A panel of Canada Post representatives and a member of the Indigenous community read and evaluate all submissions and select the winners.