Queen's University and the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs welcomes Indigenous students as part of our vibrant graduate community. There are various funding opportunities available both at the university level and from various programs across Canada.
Indigenous students at Queen's are required to self-identify to receive related funding - visit the Registrar & Financial Aid Services website for more information.
Funding From Within Queen's
Bursary for Indigenous Students - Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to Indigenous students in any year of any faculty or school at Queen’s University. Applications are to be made via SOLUS to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Services.
The Teyonkwayenawá:kon – Graduate Scholarship was established in June 2021 by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs to welcome new Indigenous graduate students to Queen’s. The scholarship is available to incoming Indigenous graduate students who self-identify at the time of application.
Funding from External Sources
The Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD Project, aims to address the urgent need to encourage and nurture graduate studies by underrepresented groups in Canada that have been ignored as potential candidates in academia and in particular the STEM programs. IBET recipients receive funding support and a Momentum Fellowship which includes access to industry partnerships and additional networking opportunities.
Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) - Queen’s University allocates two OGS awards each year specifically to Indigenous graduate students. There is a section on the OGS application for eligible applicants to self-identify as Indigenous in order to be considered for one of these awards. Normally, to be eligible, you must be enrolled in a research-based program.
Band Funding - If you are registered with your community and have a status card, you may be eligible for postsecondary funding, for which you will have to apply. Every band distributes their postsecondary funding differently and have their own deadlines and eligibility requirements. We encourage you to contact the education person/representative at your band office to discuss the process and timeline pertaining to your application.
