Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund 2025

The Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 to honour the life and legacy of Loretta Saunders—an Inuk woman, passionate advocate, and Criminology student at Saint Mary’s University. This scholarship supports Indigenous women from Mi’kma’ki, Nunatsiavut, or Atlantic Canada who are pursuing post-secondary education, in recognition of their academic achievement, community service, and financial need.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: July 30, 2025
2. Value: $500 – $2,000
3. Study Level: Masters, Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
5. Eligible Country: Canada

Eligibility Criteria for Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund 2025

1. Must be an Indigenous woman from Mi’kma’ki, Nunatsiavut, or Atlantic Canada
2. Must be attending a post-secondary institution in Canada
3. Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education within the past two years
4. Applicants are assessed based on academic achievement, community involvement/volunteer work, and financial need

Benefits of Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund 2025

1. Financial Support: Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,000
2. Recognition: Honours Indigenous women demonstrating academic excellence and community service
3. Empowerment: Supports post-secondary education for those committed to justice, advocacy, and reconciliation
4. Legacy Connection: Carries on Loretta Saunders’ vision of uplifting Indigenous voices and ending systemic violence

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS) on www.cognitoforms.com to apply

For more details, visit CFNS Scholarship webpage.

Application Deadline

July 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Fund 2025