BASF Canada Indigenous Student Award

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in an eligible program at a participating university
• ✓ Records of academic merit and performance
• ✓ Involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact BASF to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a degree or diploma in the sciences, engineering, or business at one of the participating universities. 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 Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, though the funder prioritizes demonstrated financial need along with your academic performance and your contributions to your community. Ask BASF how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BASF 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 BASF whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation and be pursuing any level of study. You must be enrolled in one of the following specific paths: 1. A Bio Science program (with a preference for Agriculture, Food, Life, or Environmental Science) at the University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, University of Guelph, University of Alberta, or Olds College. 2. Engineering (with a preference for Chemical, Industrial, Integrated, and/or Mechanical) at the University of Windsor, University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, or University of Western Ontario. 3. Computer Sciences or Commerce at any Greater Toronto University.

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 or graduate students
• ✓ Studying Bio Science, Agriculture, Food, Life, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemical, Industrial, Integrated, Mechanical, Computer Sciences or Commerce

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a generic statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your costs and gaps, showing exactly why this funding is necessary for your specific situation.
• Community LeadershipMany applicants simply list their volunteer hours. Instead, describe the impact you had on your community and how your studies will allow you to give back even more in the future.
• StrategySince there are three deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), do not wait until the final one. Apply during the earliest window possible to show you are organized and proactive.
• RealismBecause this award focuses heavily on financial need and specific university partnerships, your odds are highest if you attend one of the named institutions and can prove significant financial gaps.

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