BHP · National
BHP Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in any program of study, with a preference for those in mining or mineral disciplines. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact BHP 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 post-secondary education, especially if you are interested in the resources sector. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check BHP's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask BHP how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BHP 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 BHP 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 — study level
- Resident of SK, BC, AB, MB — provincial eligibility
- Studying Mining, Minerals, Engineering, Geological, Metallurgy, Process, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Geotechnical, Computer, Engineering Physics, Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Business, Computer Science, Instrumentation, Technician (mine), Chemical Technician, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, OHS Nursing, Industrial Mechanic, Electrician, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Pipefitter, Welder — 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 assuming you must be in a mining program to win.
Winners instead highlight how their specific field—even if it is not mining—connects to the broader goals of the resources industry.
Mention any interest in decarbonization or economic development.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or professors who can speak specifically to their Indigenous identity and their commitment to their field of study.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.