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What is the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples? 

Together with AFOA Canada, a not-for-profit led by Indigenous Peoples, we’ve worked to build a scholarship for Indigenous Peoples. Through it, 25 scholarships are available to be awarded annually, worth up to $60K over 4 years.

Customized to the needs of Indigenous Peoples 

Students from the Indigenous community face unique challenges and systemic barriers that can make getting a post-secondary education difficult. So, we worked closely with AFOA Canada to build a scholarship program that helps meet the unique needs of students from the Indigenous community.

What is included in this scholarship? 

  • $10,000 towards tuition each year†

    For a maximum of 4 years

  • $5,000 towards living expenses each year

    For a maximum of 4 years

  • Employment opportunities at TD 

    Summer employment between years of study7

†If tuition is less than $10,000 the balance can be applied towards living expenses.6

Scholarship Recipients

Year 4 (2026) Recipients of the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples

    • Andrew McLeod,
      Nippising First Nations, ON
    • Riley Handsor,
      Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), ON
    • Noah Patel,
      Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke, ON
    • Claire Dixon,
      Métis Nation of Alberta, AB
    • Israel George,
      Esk'etemc First Nation, BC
    • Riley Barbour,
      Metis Nation within Alberta, Edmonton Whitemud Metis District, AB
    • Caryn Benwell,
      Tthebatthı Dënésułıné (formally known as Smith Landing First Nation), AB
    • Sienna Rochon,
      Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), ON
    • Tyler Akeeagok,
      Cambridge Bay, ON
    • Ethan Williams,
      Garden River First Nation, ON
    • Kalolin Prosper,
      Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation, NS
    • Crystal Applegarth,
      Samson Cree Nation, AB
    • Ethan Johnson Kitchemokman,
      White Fish River, ON
    • Jordan Chayer,
      Onion Lake Cree Nation, AB
    • Josephina Hovdestad,
      Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, SK
    • Kylee McKay,
      Deninu Kue First Nation, Fort Resolution, NWT
    • Jacob Leagas,
      St. Mary's First Nation, NB
    • Kaitlyn Swampy,
      Samson Cree Nation, AB
    • Joelle Olivier,
      Fort William First Nation, ON
    • Brianna Blackbird,
      Bkejwanong First Nations, ON
    • Charley Montgomery,
      Red River Manitoba Metis , MB
    • Tyra Bain,
      Inuvik, NWT
    • Roberta Beatty,
      Deschambault Lake, SK
    • Rebecca Collier,
      Métis Nation British Columbia, BC
    • Juliet Anderson,
      Norway House Cree Nation, MB

Am I eligible for this scholarship? 

Regardless of your field of study, scholarships are open to First Nation, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizen of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community who:

●        have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study; or

●        are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study

Employees of TD and its subsidiaries and their children are not eligible for these scholarships.2

For full details, please review the Terms & Conditions.

Ready to apply?

There are 25 scholarships available – one could be yours. Finally, submissions made easy. No daunting essay. You can apply online, by mail or fax.

For details, please review the terms and conditions.

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TD Scholarship for Community Leadership 

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership recipients receive up to $70,000 for tuition and living expenses as well as opportunities for paid summer employment, peer networking and mentorship. Up to 20 scholarships are available to be awarded annually. Supporting young community leaders is one way TD is helping build a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow. Learn more. 

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