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    • SUNDANCe Indigenous Student Award

    SUNDANCe Indigenous Student Award

    The SUNDANCe Indigenous Award was established to recognize First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students who give back to their communities.

    Granted to full-time Indigenous students who are attending Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, the University of Waterloo, Conrad Grebel College, Renison College, St. Jerome's College, United College and the University of Guelph.

    Deadline details to be updated in early 2026

    Applicant Eligibility Requirements

    • Full time registration at one of the above-mentioned institutions (min. 2.0 credits per term),
    • Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant) or Protected Person,
    • Long term resident of Ontario,
    • Confirmed completion of Indigenous identity verification process,
    • Demonstrated financial need.

    How to Apply for this Award

    There are several key steps to applying for this award. Applications for this award are received through an online form. Please review all the required steps and eligibility prior to starting your application.
    1. Complete the Indigenous identity verification process

    2. Complete the SUNDANCe Indigenous Awards Application

      1. Verification of Eligibility

      2. Budget: Making Ends Meet

      3. Personal Statement:

        What is your involvement with the Indigenous Community?

        You may wish to include details on your accomplishments and volunteer work. The statement is 1000 words max.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I complete the Indigenous Identity Verification Process? 

    How do I submit my application?  

    How do I demonstrate financial need?

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