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Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL), through Indspire · Canada

COPPUL Indigenous Student Award

Awaiting next round

Up to $22,000 for Indigenous students from Western Canada in an accredited master's in library, information or archival studies. Two awards a year.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Up to $22,000 (2 awards a year)
Listed deadline
Last listed deadline: November 1, 2026. Next intake not confirmed.
Expected next deadline
February 1, 2027Estimate based on previous annual dates. The funder has not confirmed this date.
Who can apply
Students. Only for First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants.
Where
British Columbia, Canada; Alberta, Canada; Saskatchewan, Canada; Manitoba, Canada
Good for
Libraries and reading, Education and training
Pays for
Paying for school
Study level
Graduate school (master's or PhD)
Subject
Library, archives and information studies

Who it's intended for

Details
Indigenous students from Western Canada in an ALA-accredited master's in library and information or archival studies (or equivalent) at a Canadian school, or online from a university abroad. Diploma programs don't qualify.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Indigenous students from Western Canada in an ALA-accredited master's in library and information or archival studies (or equivalent) at a Canadian school, or online from a university abroad. Diploma programs don't qualify.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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