TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples

NOTE: The deadline for this award has passed (November 6, 2023)

Award Quick Look

Deadline: Monday, November 6, 2023

Amount: $15,000

Student Status: Full Time

Type: External

Citizenship:

  • Canadian

Programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management

Program(s):

  • School of Graduate Studies

Students from the Indigenous community face unique challenges and systemic barriers that can make getting a post-secondary education difficult. So, we (TD) worked closely with AFOA Canada to build a scholarship that helps meet the unique needs of students from the Indigenous community. Together with AFOA Canada, a not-for-profit led by Indigenous Peoples, we have worked to build a scholarship for Indigenous Peoples. Through it, 25 scholarships are available to be awarded annually, worth up to $60k over 4 years.

Included in the scholarship:

  • $10,000 towards tuition each year for a maximum of 4 years
  • $5,000 towards living expenses each year for a maximum of 4 years
  • Employment opportunities at TD- summer employment between years of study and full-time upon graduation

Deadline: November 6, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

Eligibility:

  • Regardless of your field of study, scholarships are open to First Nation, Metis, and Inuit 
  • Have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study; or
  • Are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study. 
  • For terms and conditions, please visit AFOA Canada

For more information and application, please visit AFOA Canada