Jordan's Principle Scholarship

Application Information

Are you a First Nations student studying children’s health or children’s disabilities at a Canadian post-secondary institution (returning Fall 2023)? Do you demonstrate a commitment to Indigenous children’s health and community service as well as academic commitment and achievement? We welcome you to apply for the Jordan's Principle Scholarship!

To apply for a Jordan's Principle Scholarship, you will need to provide:

1. Complete application form.
2. A detailed cover letter outlining how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and how their knowledge and experience prepares them for a career in children’s health or children’s disability citing relationships with Jordan’s Principle when appropriate.
3. Confirmation of First Nations identity (letter from a First Nation acknowledging applicant’s membership or copy of status card).
4. Two letters of recommendation that speak directly and specifically as to how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria.
5. Copy of official post-secondary/high school transcript for most recently completed academic year (transcript must cover a minimum of two semesters).
6. Confirmation of registration in a program directly relevant to children’s health and children’s disability at a Canadian post-secondary institution for the current academic year (i.e.: official enrollment letter).
7. Financial need will be considered.

Please check your application package carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered. While we appreciate all applications, as a small organization, we can only contact the successful applicant. 

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!