• Open to Indigenous students applying to Western's main campus from Canadian high schools or applying from a postsecondary institution
• Applicants must meet the minimum academic averages for their programs, and will be selected on the basis of academic achievement creative and innovative thinking, and previous or intended contributions to Indigenous communities (including, on and off reserve and as well as urban settings)

In order to be considered for the National Indigenous Scholarship program, a reference is required.

High school applicants: 

• Applicants are required to enter the name and email address of your reference (i.e. Principal, head of school, or designate such as a guidance counselor/officer, teacher, community leader, elder, or mentor)
• Applicant's school administrator will be sent an email (once they click on the "send email" button) with your request for a reference. Instructions to the school administrator on how to provide the reference and transcript will be included in the email

College transfer applicants: 

• Applicants are required to enter the name and email address of their reference (i.e. Professor, education counselor, professional reference, community leader, elder, or mentor)
• Applicant's reference will be sent an email (once they click on the “send email” button) with your request for a reference. Instructions to your reference on how to provide the reference transcript will be included in the email