Scholarship name:  Helen Bassett Commemorative Award

Sponsored by:  Native Women’s Association of Canada

Deadline:  July 15, 2022, 11:59 pm EST

Potential payout:  $1000

Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be an Indigenous woman, gender-diverse, or Two-Spirit person, be under 31 years of age, and currently pursuing post-secondary studies (priority given to students studying law or justice-related fields.)  See full eligibility criteria.

What’s required:  A emailed or faxed application form, including personal, academic, and financial info, proof of age, declaration of Indigenous ancestry, letter of acceptance, recent transcripts, one reference letter, along with a maximum 500-word essay outlining specific areas indicated on the application form.

Tips:  Read and complete all areas of the application form carefully, including the checklist of required documentation on the final page.

Where to get info:  nwac.ca/scholarships-bursaries/helen-bassett-commemorative-student-award