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Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy - Canada
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Source verified July 23, 2026

Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Post-secondary support for Red River Métis students
Offered by
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Official source: sac-isc.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: September 27, 2026
Latest change: The Programs page now shows five 2026/2027 opportunities with new application windows, eligibility details, and award amounts for select entries.
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New 2026/2027 program entries and deadlines
The Programs page now lists five 2026/2027 opportunities with posted application windows, including Mary Guilbault Métis Award from Jul 1 2026 12:00 AM (CDT) to Oct 1 2026 11:59 PM (CDT), the Red River Métis & Cantor's Family Award from Jul 1 2026 12:00 AM (CDT) to Nov 1 2026 11:59 PM (CST), and the Louis Riel Bursary from Sep 10 2026 01:00 AM (CDT) to Nov 6 2026 10:00 AM (CST). The new entries also add eligibility and document requirements, including a $2,000 award for Mary Guilbault Métis Award, a $1,000 award for the Cantor's Family Award, and a note that the Louis Riel Bursary deadline shown is only for UCN students. The PSESP entry now says funding has reached its maximum and will reopen for eligible Louis Riel Bursary applicants, and the Cantor's Family Award specifies eligible study areas and required proof documents. The page also adds the Senator Gerry & Margaret St. Germain Award 2026 with an application window from Apr 2 2026 12:00 AM (CDT) to Jun 26 2026 11:59 PM (CDT).
Funding available
$ 90,000
Deadline
November 6, 2026
Opened September 10, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Métis Nation students who reside in Canada

See full eligibility

Overview

Provides financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students, with up to $53,000 per full-time student per year. It also supports student services and governance capacity for Métis Nation education delivery.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Other Education
  • Research
  • Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
  • Social Services
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 5

Activities funded

  • Direct financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students.
  • Student support programs and services based on local needs.
  • Governance capacity activities for education delivery and partnerships.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Métis Nation students who reside in Canada

Eligible expenses

  • Tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
  • Application, transcript, certification, and examination fees.
  • Living expenses, travel, transportation, and child care.
  • Tutoring, guidance, counseling, and student support services.
  • Administration, data management, communications, travel, and related delivery costs for governance capacity.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital costs.
  • Maintenance costs.
  • Retroactive funding for previous academic or fiscal years.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Manitoba

Selection criteria

  • Eligibility of the applicant and the program of study.
  • Priority of the application under local guidelines.
  • Availability of funds.
  • Assessment criteria set by the initial recipient.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Apply online
    • Use the application portal linked on the program website.
    • Submit your application through the online form.
  • Step 2: Monitor application timing
    • The application opens in the summer of 2026 for Fall 2026-27.
    • The application remains open only while funds are available.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed through the appropriate initial recipient.
  • Eligibility and resource priority are determined locally.
  • Funding is not guaranteed even if criteria are met.
  • Approved funding is governed by the recipient’s funding agreement and local guidelines.
  • Reporting and monitoring continue after funding is awarded.

Additional information

  • Initial recipients may issue local guidelines with application and funding rules.
  • Students cannot appeal to Indigenous Services Canada; appeals are handled locally.
  • Funding does not affect eligibility for the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program or the Canada Education Savings Program.
  • Retroactive funding for studies in a previous fiscal or academic year is not permitted.

Contacts

pse-eps@sac-isc.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy Program

What is the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy?

Provides financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students, with up to $53,000 per full-time student per year. It also supports student services and governance capacity for Métis Nation education delivery.

How much funding can be received?

Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy Funds up to $90,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is November 6, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

Who is eligible for the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy program?

To be eligible for the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy program, you must: Red River Métis students Eligible post-secondary enrollment

What expenses are eligible under Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy?

Direct financial support for Métis Nation post-secondary students. Student support programs and services based on local needs. Governance capacity activities for education delivery and partnerships.

Who can I contact for more information about the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy?

You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at pse-eps@sac-isc.gc.ca.

Where is the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy available?

The Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy program is available across Canada.