AtkinsRéalis Indigenous Student Bursary

A STEM bursary available to students with any Indigenous affiliation.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Post-secondary enrollment
Any Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program
Demonstrated financial need
Records of academic merit and performance
Details regarding your involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact AtkinsRéalis 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 pursuing a degree or diploma in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). 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 a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask AtkinsRéalis how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask AtkinsRéalis 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 AtkinsRéalis whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a post-secondary student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program of study. While demonstrated financial need will be the primary consideration, the funder may also look at your academic merit, your performance in school, and how you contribute to your community.

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

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Studying STEM

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague summary of your costs. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your financial need clearly.
StrategyAvoid applying only once. Since there are three separate deadlines (August, November, and February), you should track which one aligns best with your current semester's financial needs.
RealismAvoid assuming a STEM major automatically wins. Because financial need is the primary factor, focus your application on your economic situation first and your grades second.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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