More Than Just ISET: Over 120 Funding Sources Available for Indigenous Students
When people think of funding for Indigenous students in Canada, the ISET (Indigenous Skills and Employment Training) program often comes to mind. While ISET is an incredibly valuable resource that supports skills development and training, it’s important to highlight that it’s only one piece of a much larger puzzle.
The truth is, there are dozens of other scholarships, bursaries, and funding opportunities available to Indigenous learners—from youth just beginning their educational journey to adults returning to school or upgrading their skills.
Why It Matters
Access to education is a powerful tool for empowerment, self-determination, and economic mobility. But for many Indigenous students, the cost of tuition, supplies, housing, and childcare can create major barriers. The good news is that financial support does exist—you just need to know where to look.
Our Team Has Compiled a Report of Over 120 Funding Sources
We’ve taken the time to gather a comprehensive and growing list of over 120 funding sources specifically for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students. These opportunities range from national programs and corporate scholarships to local community funds, university-specific bursaries, and support for specialized fields like healthcare, STEM, the arts, and trades.
Some of the categories you’ll find include:
Post-secondary scholarships and bursaries
Indigenous-specific awards from Canadian universities
Provincial and territorial Indigenous student supports
Corporate scholarships from banks, tech companies, and more
Funding for mature students, single parents, and adult learners
Support for apprenticeships and trades training
This Is a Living Report — Help Us Keep It Fresh
This list is more than just a resource—it’s a community tool. We know that funding opportunities change, deadlines shift, and new programs launch. That’s why we invite your feedback. If you see something missing, outdated, or incorrect, let us know. Your input helps us keep the document accurate, useful, and accessible to all.
Share It Far and Wide
Whether you’re an Indigenous student, a parent, an educator, or someone working in community outreach or employment services, please share this resource. You never know who might benefit from it.
Let’s make sure Indigenous students across the country know that there are multiple pathways to support, and that their educational goals are absolutely within reach.
Have a suggestion or know of a funding source we missed? Reach out and help us keep this document strong and up to date.
Together, we can break down barriers to education—one opportunity at a time.
