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BGC Innovators of Tomorrow Scholarship

Funding for Indigenous students in an Engineering or Earth Science program. Three rounds a year: August 1, November 1 and February 1.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

BGC Engineering

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What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in an Engineering or Earth Science program
Documentation demonstrating financial need

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact BGC Engineering 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 geosciences or engineering and need financial support to stay in school. 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 — ask BGC Engineering how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BGC Engineering 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 BGC Engineering whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are enrolled in a post-secondary program for Engineering or Earth Sciences. This award is open to any level of study, provided you can demonstrate financial need.

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

Studying Earth Sciences or Engineering

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear budget showing exactly how the scholarship fills a gap in your tuition or living costs.

List your specific expenses to show why this funding is necessary.

Support

Avoid using a generic reference letter.

Instead, ask your professor or community leader to highlight your specific strengths in Earth Science or Engineering.

Ensure your referee mentions your academic persistence and your connection to your community.

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