Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards (BBF) program opens doors through education.
Since 2004, Indspire has provided over $153 million in financial support through more than 49,000 bursaries, scholarships and awards to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students. All Building Brighter Futures donations are matched by the Government of Canada allowing us to be double the impact for students. For a complete listing of Building Brighter Futures Supports, please visit indspirefunding.ca.
How BBF is Supporting Students
Our Program is Growing
Our program has more than doubled in the last six years! This year, over 6,000 applications were processed – the highest number of applications ever received!
This year we were able to provide more money for individual First Nation, Inuit and Métis Students
On average, the award amount for 2019-2020 recipients was over $800 higher than last year. This means more money goes to individual First Nation, Inuit and Métis students to help with their education.
Our team continues to work to improve our program, reduce wait times and fund as many students as possible
We have upgraded our student information database to ensure we can quickly match students with awards and make it easier for students to submit applications.
Our focus remains on YOU!
Building Brighter Futures‘ funding model is unlike any other in the country, wherever possible funds are awarded to a student to use as they wish – tuition, childcare, food, cultural support, shelter, travel, etc.
Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards for Post-Secondary Education
Post-Secondary Education Programs
Full and part time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs.
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. September 2022 to August 2023 academic year.
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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.
Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards with unique deadlines
Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students
The Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students celebrate the hard work and determination of Indigenous peoples who have embraced a renewed pursuit of learning. The awards are open to all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples who have been out of school for one year or more, who have since decided to return to an educational system, and who have now been back at school for at least one year. The Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students are granted annually to select applicants from across the country, and recipients are awarded $2,000 in recognition of their efforts.
Deadline to apply is August 31, 2022.
Post-Secondary Education – Skilled Trades
Post-Secondary Education Programs: part-time or full-time certificate or diploma programs (1 month to 4 year programs)
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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.
Student Success Stories
Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program is helping them realize their educational dreams. Hear from students, in their own words, how Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program is helping them through their educational journey.
Questions?
We can help!
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).
BBF Program Policy
If you would like to review our Program Policy, you can access the document below.
Building Brighter Futures Sponsors
$5 Million +
$2 Million – $4,999,999
$1 Million – $1,999,999
$500,000 – $999,999
James Kennedy and June Pick
$250,000 – $499,999
$100,000 – $249,999
Anonymous (2)
Barbara and David Bresver
Manuel and Cheryl Buchwald
Kw’umut Lelum Foundation
Peter Lukasiewicz
Moore Ching Fund
Herma Neyndorff
Ralph M. Barford Foundation
Kirsten Yip
$25,000 – $99,999
Margaret Atwood
Mel Benson
Steve Bornemann
The Boyd-Myles Foundation
Canadian Publishers Association | McGraw Hill Education
The Caswell Family
Church of St. Clement
College of Fellows
Margaret Davies
Susan Diamond
Rob Dowler and Lisanne Hill
Penny and Bill Eakin
Emond Publishing
The Fuller Family Foundation
Yvette & Ken Graham
Roberta Jamieson
Pat Kealey
John and Catherine Kelly
Naomi McCormack
Michael McKiernan
Yvonne Mercer
Mercer International
Sara Morrisey
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Foundation
Shakerhill Foundation Inc.
Skylark Benefaction Fund
Small Goslings Fund
Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc.
Joan Wolseley
Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades and Technology Bursaries
