Capital Power · National
Capital Power Indigenous Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students studying in Alberta, British Columbia, or Ontario. 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 Capital Power to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and want to bring your unique expertise and talent into the clean energy industry. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Capital Power how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Capital Power 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 Capital Power 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 AB, BC, ON — provincial eligibility
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 writing a generic application.
Winners instead explain exactly how their Indigenous worldview and perspective will help them succeed in their specific field of study.
The biggest mistake is providing vague references.
Winners instead use referees who can speak specifically to their leadership within their community or their academic discipline.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.
Since there are three separate windows (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should aim for the earliest one that fits your enrollment date to get your funding sorted sooner.