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Aecon Group Indigenous Bursary

Due August 1, November 1 and February 1. Bursary for Indigenous students in Engineering, Technician or Business programs across Canada.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Aecon Group Inc.

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution (College, University, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
Confirmation of study in an Engineering, Technician, or Business program
Documentation of demonstrated financial need

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Aecon Group Inc. to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation who needs financial help to cover your education costs. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Aecon Group Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Aecon Group Inc. during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Aecon Group Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be studying in an Engineering, Technician, or Business program and show demonstrated financial need. While open to all provinces, preference will be given to you if you are from or studying in Manitoba, Ontario, or Quebec.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Studying Engineering/Technician or Business

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your demonstrated financial need.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or instructors who can speak specifically to your Indigenous identity and academic goals.

Strategy

Avoid applying only once.

Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which one best aligns with your school's tuition payment schedule.

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