Funding for Indigenous Students

Scholarships for Indigenous Students

After 15 years of building Vincent Design, we find ourselves in a place where we can give back to our community and pay it forward to the next generation of designers. Our founder Shaun Vincent, understands the barriers that exist for Indigenous youth that can hold them back from educational success. As a young Métis graphic design student, he didn’t have access to financial support, which provided extra challenges to his studies. This is why we created an Indigenous scholarship fund, to encourage young Indigenous students to pursue future careers in the visual arts. We hope that this fund empowers Indigenous youth to pursue and succeed in their dreams.

Graphic Design Scholarships in Canada

This scholarship provides educational funding to Indigenous youth pursuing college or university studies in graphic design and related programs in Canada.

We know every student’s story is different, but we feel the reality of the financial gap for many under-served Indigenous youth still needs to be addressed. Up to two scholarships are awarded each semester. All Indigenous students enrolled in a Canadian graphic design or fine arts program may apply, although preference is given to students in Manitoba.

Indspire Scholarships

Applications will be selected by Vincent Design, but we have partnered with Indspire for the application and administration of the fund. Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. With the breadth of their experience in fundraising, inspiring achievements, and community building, along with the reach of their audience nationally, we know this fund and the opportunities it can provide for Indigenous education is in the best hands.