Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

First Nations University of Canada students are eligible for all scholarships, awards & bursaries offered by the First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina.

Application forms for FNUniv scholarships, awards and bursaries are available from the Student Success Services or by clicking the links below.  

Before applying, ensure to review the descriptions, requirements, and prepare yourself to obtain the necessary documents outlined for application. 

General deadline dates for all scholarships, awards and bursaries are February 28^th or October 31^st annually. Please take note of specific deadline dates for specific scholarships, awards and bursaries.

The Budget Information should be included with the application if the scholarship you are applying for indicates that “Need” is a requirement. 

General inquiries should be directed to: 

First Nations University of Canada Scholarship Committee 
1 First Nations Way 
Regina, SK S4S 7K2 
Phone: 306.790.5950 ext. 3127
Fax: 306.790.5996 
Email: First Nations University of Canada Scholarship Committee 

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SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS and BURSARIES

• Adam Dreamhealer Prize
• BMO Financial Group Stephen Fay Indigenous Business Scholarship
• Dr. Oliver Brass Graduate Studies Award
• Edna Irene Allen Estate Scholarship
• First Nation Language Instructor Certificate Scholarship
• FNUniv Library Book Award
• Freda Ahenakew and Jean Okimāsis nēhiyawēwin Scholarship
• Grain & General Services Union Bursary 
• Jack Adilman Scholarship
• Jean Shoebridge Memorial Book Prize
• Jerry and Florence Kayseas Scholarship
• Joely Bigeagle-Kequahtooway Award 
• Pro Metal “Every Child Matters” Bursary
• The Co-operators Scholarship
• The Solomon Ratt Indigenous Language and Language Literacy Scholarship
• Tony Cote Scholarship
• Viola Anaquod Single Parent Bursary

• Indigenous Language Revitalization Entrance Scholarship

• BMO Financial Group Stephen Fay Indigenous Business Scholarship
• Bobby Bird Memorial Scholarship
• Drs. Lewis and Elisabeth Brandt Scholarship
• First Nation Language Instructor Certificate Scholarship
• First Nations University Board of Governors Graduate Entrance Scholarship
• Freda Ahenakew and Jean Okimāsis nēhiyawēwin Scholarship
• 4 Seasons of Reconciliation I
• 4 Seasons of Reconciliation II
• Hudson’s Bay Company Student Achievement Award for Excellence 
• Indigenous Author Award 
• Jean Shoebridge Memorial Book Prize 
• Jerry and Florence Kayseas Scholarship
• Jo-Ann Episkenew Indigenous Writing Award
• Joely Bigeagle-Kequahtooway Award  
• John B. Tootoosis Award  
• Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Award 
• Out of Province Indigenous Student Award
• Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC)
• Pro Metal “Every Child Matters” Bursary
• Rose Nolan Scholarship
• SaskEnergy Scholarship
• SaskGaming (Casinos Regina & Moose Jaw) Indigenous Business Administration Scholarship
• SaskGaming (Casinos Regina & Moose Jaw) Indigenous Computer Science Scholarship
• SaskGaming (Casinos Regina & Moose Jaw) Indigenous Hospitality, Tourism, and Gaming Management Scholarship
• SGI (Stan Hamilton) Scholarship
• The Solomon Ratt Indigenous Language and Language Literacy Scholarship
• Tony Cote Scholarship

A number of scholarships, awards and bursaries are open to applications in February and October. If you are eligible to apply, please complete the appropriate application form.

• BMO Financial Group Stephen Fay Indigenous Business Scholarship
• First Nation Language Instructor Certificate Scholarship
• Freda Ahenakew and Jean Okimāsis nēhiyawēwin Scholarship
• Indigenous Artist Award
• Jean Shoebridge Memorial Book Prize
• Jerry and Florence Kayseas Scholarship
• Joely Bigeagle-Kequahtooway Award
• Pro Metal “Every Child Matters” Bursary
• The Solomon Ratt Indigenous Language and Language Literacy Scholarship
• Tony Cote Scholarship

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Financial Aid

Student Success Services Emergency Bursary 

The First Nations University of Canada Student Success bursary is intended to assist eligible students who are experiencing an unexpected financial challenge that may impact their ability to stay in school. The bursary will assist students who can demonstrate that they require short-term urgent financial assistance to continue progressing in their studies. Urgent financial needs may include immediate living expenses such as groceries, housing, basic utilities, medication, day-care fees, etc. 

Students may only apply for this bursary once per academic year. This bursary is not meant to serve students on an ongoing basis. The application must demonstrate that receiving the bursary will assist students to stay in school. Students are encouraged to exhaust other sources of funding prior to accessing this bursary. 

Application: 

Available at Student Success Services through Advisors or Retention Specialists at one of the campuses (1-800-267-6303). 

First Nations University of Canada students have a few options for financial aid. 

• If you are of Treaty Status and are registered with a First Nation Band, you can contact your band’s post-secondary counsellor for funding procedures. 
• If you are of Métis ancestry, you can contact your Métis local for further information.