University in Canada
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is a First Nations-owned post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan, offering education rooted in Indigenous knowledge, cultures, languages and values. It operates as a federated college of the University of Regina, and its courses, programs and instructors are accredited by the University of Regina; all University of Regina classes are open to FNUniv students. Programs span business, humanities, social sciences and sciences, many incorporating Indigenous worldviews, traditions and languages.
FNUniv has four campuses: the Regina Campus (1 First Nations Way, on the atim ka-mihkosit Red Dog Urban Reserve), the Saskatoon Campus, the Northern Campus in Prince Albert, and the nēwoskan Traditional Campus, a land-based learning centre near St. Louis, Saskatchewan, focused on Indigenous traditions and environmental stewardship.
Academic work is organised in ten undergraduate program areas:
Community-based programs and a Certificate in Reconciliation Studies are also offered. Graduate programs, all awarded through the University of Regina Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, include the Master of Indigenous Education, the Master of Indigenous Language Education, the Master of Indigenous Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Nation-Building. The Indigenous Social Work programs are nationally accredited, and Indigenous Education is approved by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Professional Regulatory Board for teacher certification.
Student life centres on Elder Services: each campus has Elders present, monthly Pipe Ceremonies are held on every campus, and workshops and guest lectures on traditions and teachings are offered. Other services include Student Success Services, counselling, a career centre, the pamināwasowin Child Care Centre, athletics and recreation services, a student association at each of the three main campuses, libraries at the Regina, Saskatoon and Northern campuses, and the First Nations Veterans Memorial Tipi.
International students are admitted through the University of Regina International Office. FNUniv is led by a Board of Governors and runs a Research Office and the Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre.
Scholarships, awards and bursaries are applied for online through the AwardSpring platform; paper and email applications are not accepted. For 2026 the application window runs from October 1 to October 31, 2026. Enquiries: [email protected], 306-790-5950. Official page: Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries.
One $2,500 scholarship and one $2,500 bursary. Applicants must be full-time Indigenous students at FNUniv, have completed at least 60 credit hours, be enrolled in the Business Administration program, and hold a GPA of at least 65% in the semester of application.
Ten scholarships of $2,500 each for full-time FNUniv students in any field of study with a PGPA of at least 60%. Recipients agree to have their name, photo and program announced on social media and to provide an impact statement or testimonial.
Short-term urgent assistance for students facing an unexpected financial challenge, such as groceries, housing, utilities, medication or day-care fees. Students may apply once per academic year, should have explored other funding first, and apply by emailing Student Success Services.
Treaty status students registered with a First Nation Band can contact their band's post-secondary counsellor for funding; Métis students can contact their Métis local. The Hellamaid Scholarship ($500 per semester, 700-word essay) is listed as an external award open to students at accredited Canadian institutions.
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View scholarships for First Nations University of Canada →Applications are made online through the University of Regina application form, selecting FNUniv as the campus. The one-time application fee is $100; post-secondary transfer students pay $200, which includes a transfer credit assessment fee. In October 2026 (1-31 October), eligible Indigenous students who self-declare their ancestry can have the fee waived using code INDIGOCT2026. Supporting documents such as high school transcripts are submitted with the application; final admission requirements are those of the University of Regina for each program.
The early deadline is recommended for best course selection and access to scholarships, residence and parking. March 15 gives preference to rural and remote students living more than 100 km from Regina or Saskatoon.
Applicants from high school supply a high school transcript; Saskatchewan transcripts can be sent electronically by the Ministry of Education.
Applicants with previous post-secondary study arrange for two official transcripts to be sent directly to University of Regina Admissions. Students returning after more than one year away, or changing faculty, submit a Re-Admission/Faculty Transfer form through the University of Regina. Indigenous Education applicants submit a separate application forwarded to the Indigenous Education Admissions Committee.
International students are admitted by the University of Regina International Office. UR International Student Services: [email protected], 306-585-5082.
Graduate applications follow University of Regina Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research procedures.
Each of the Regina, Saskatoon and Northern campuses has a library with a circulation desk and online catalogue, databases and research guides, and hosts monthly Pipe Ceremonies through its Elder's Office.
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