BBA Award for Indigenous Students

Indigenous students in engineering, biology or environmental studies can apply three times a year, on August 1, November 1 and February 1.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

5 provinces

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Residency in Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland, or Labrador
Enrollment in a program related to renewable energy, environmental studies, engineering, or biology

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact BBA 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 are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in the sciences or engineering and have maintained a high academic average. 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 BBA how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BBA 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 BBA whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation and reside in one of the provinces where BBA has offices: Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario, or Newfoundland and Labrador. You must be enrolled in a post-secondary program related to renewable energy, environmental studies, engineering, or biology. Additionally, you need a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher to qualify.

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
Resident of Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario or Newfoundland and Labrador
Studying renewable energy, environmental studies, engineering or biology

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

StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply for the earliest one possible to get your funding sorted sooner.
RealismAvoid ignoring the geographic restriction. This award is specifically for students in provinces where BBA operates. If you are outside those five provinces, focus your energy on awards with national or regional scopes that match your home.

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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