Build your own bright future with just one application!
Hundreds of bursaries, scholarships, and awards. Are you ready to apply?
Since 1996, Indspire has provided over $217 million in financial support to more than 66,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students – just like you!
Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards for Post-Secondary Education and Skilled Trades
Full and part time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs for the September 2024 – August 2025 academic year.
There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards (with a few exceptions that you’ll see below). You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards.
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
If you would like to review our Program Policy, you can access the document here.
The Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program is made possible thanks to generous supporters and federal and provincial governments. While we work to increase the amount of funding available each year, due to the growth in the number of applications, we’re not able to fund every student that applies.
If you find yourself in an emergency situation (emergency situations include: house fire, displacement, need to travel home for family emergencies or death, illness that requires immediate medical treatments for themselves or dependents, injury, theft or natural disaster) please contact Miranda Curley for more information at education@indspire.ca.
Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards with unique deadlines
None available at this time, check back soon!
Application Walk-Through Video
Need help filling out the application or have questions about certain sections? Check out this video for some guidance!
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents do I need to submit with my application?
Applicants need to submit three documents:
- Indigenous card (front and back)
- Grades
- Proof of enrolment (registered in classes)
When will I know the results of my application?
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only successful students will be notified.
Fortunately, you do not need to reapply to the next deadline if you haven’t heard from us. Your application will stay ‘live’ for all three deadlines during the September 2024 to August 2025 academic year. You only need to complete the application once per academic year to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards.
How much will I receive?
Amounts vary. The amount of a bursary varies according to the assessed financial need of applicants, the number of applicants, fields of study, and the availability of funds.
For more information or if you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page, or email education@indspire.ca or call 1-855-INDSPIRE (463-7747) x0223 (bilingual support x039).
Building Brighter Futures Sponsors
For a complete list of Building Brighter Futures sponsors and supporters, please visit this page. For a complete listing of awards and criteria, please visit indspirefunding.ca.
