Dan Vetter · National
Amina Pokrant Awards for Female Indigenous Students and Davetter Awards for Indigenous Students
About this award
Get annual funding for your high school or post-secondary studies in STEM or health — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact Dan Vetter to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who needs extra financial help to cover your education costs. 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. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Dan Vetter how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dan Vetter 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 Dan Vetter 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
- Post Secondary, Grade 12 — study level
- Studying Science, technology, engineering, math, health — field of study
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 funds will cover their specific education costs.
List your tuition, books, and living expenses to prove the gap in your funding.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a teacher or mentor who can specifically vouch for their academic persistence in STEM or health fields.
Ask your referee to mention a specific project where you showed grit.