Scholarship Value $36,186

Number of Scholarships 2

Description

Purpose:

Sprott Shaw provides this scholarship to support reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada by responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action.
Recipients:

The award is a full scholarship offered annually to two non‑sponsored First Nations, Métis, or Inuit‑identified applicants.

This program is intended to remove financial barriers and increase access to postsecondary training for Indigenous learners who are not receiving band sponsorship. The institution funds two full scholarships each year and administers the award as part of its broader reconciliation commitments.

Key takeaways:

• Award is a full scholarship established to support reconciliation efforts.
• Open to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit‑identified applicants who are not band‑sponsored.
• Two awards are offered each year.

Eligibility

Who may apply:

Applicants must self‑identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit and must not be receiving band sponsorship for their studies.
Prerequisites and timing exceptions:

Program prerequisites apply; applicants who have already started a program may be eligible only if their application was submitted before their program start date.

Eligibility focuses on Indigenous identity and the absence of band funding; academic or program entry requirements still apply as set by the program. The scholarship cannot be combined with existing Band Funding, so applicants who receive band sponsorship are ineligible for this award.

Key takeaways:

• Must self‑identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
• Must be non‑sponsored by a band.
• Program prerequisites apply; prior program starts are permitted only with pre‑start application submissions.

How to

Apply

Essay requirement:

Applicants must submit a 300‑word written essay beginning with the phrase “I believe I am a suitable applicant for this award because…”.
Submission format:

The scholarship requires a single written essay as the application; follow any additional submission instructions provided by Sprott Shaw.

The essay is the primary application document and should directly address why the applicant is suited to receive the award. Keep the response to the 300‑word limit and include the required opening phrase exactly to ensure the application meets the review criteria.

Key takeaways:

• Single 300‑word essay is required.
• Essays must start with: “I believe I am a suitable applicant for this award because…”
• Follow any institution submission instructions for format and delivery.

Selection and

Application

Timeline

Selection process:

Recipients (except for named exceptions across other awards) are chosen by an awarding committee.
Timing:

The awarding committee convenes in the first week of August each year to select recipients.

Applications should be submitted with enough lead time for committee review before this annual meeting; exact internal deadlines will be provided by Sprott Shaw. The committee’s August meeting determines the year’s awardees, and applicants should plan accordingly.

Key takeaways:

• An awarding committee selects recipients.
• Committee meets during the first week of August annually.
• Submit applications in time for review before the committee meeting.

Award

Value and

Conditions

Value:

This is a full scholarship; specific coverage (tuition, fees, supplies) is defined by Sprott Shaw and is subject to institutional policy.
Conditions:

The scholarship cannot be combined with existing Band Funding. Successful applicants must commence their program within six months of notification.

Recipients must meet program prerequisites and accept the award by starting their program within six months of being notified. Students who began a program before the committee decision may still receive the award only if their application was submitted prior to their start date.

Key takeaways:

• Full scholarship; exact inclusions are determined by the institution.
• Not combinable with Band Funding.
• Recipients must start their program within six months of notification.

Terms and

History

Terms:

All awards, grants, and scholarships are governed by Sprott Shaw’s Grant and Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
Origins:

The scholarship was created as part of Sprott Shaw’s commitment to reconciliation and to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action.

Applicants should review the official Terms and Conditions for eligibility details, award administration, and other governance matters. The award reflects an institutional effort to increase Indigenous access to education through targeted financial support.

Key takeaways:

• All awards are subject to institutional terms and conditions.
• The scholarship was established to support reconciliation and the TRC calls to action.
• Review official policies for full governance and procedural details.