AltaGas Ltd. · National
AltaGas Bright Futures Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for one of ten annual bursaries for Indigenous students studying in Alberta or BC. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact AltaGas Ltd. 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 who needs financial help to reach your full potential while attending school. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Ten (10) bursaries will be distributed annually. Selection criteria aren't published, but preference will be given to those with a demonstrated financial need, though they may also look at how you contribute to your community. Ask AltaGas Ltd. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask AltaGas Ltd. 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 AltaGas Ltd. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, Trades — study level
- Resident of AB, BC — provincial eligibility
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or living costs.
List your specific expenses to prove your need.
Many students forget to mention their local impact.
Winners instead describe specific roles they held in their community, such as organizing youth events or volunteering at a local center.
Give concrete examples of how you helped others.