Defence Construction Canada Bursary

For Indigenous students in engineering, planning or environmental sciences, including apprenticeships.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Enrollment at an accredited Canadian postsecondary institution (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
Indigenous affiliation
Community involvement and contribution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Defence Construction Canada 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 with any Indigenous affiliation who is pursuing a career in the technical or environmental sectors. 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 Defence Construction Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Defence Construction Canada 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 Defence Construction Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending an accredited postsecondary institution across Canada, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be studying Engineering, Planning, or Environmental Sciences. While you must show demonstrated financial need, the organisers may also look at your academic merit, your performance in school, and how you have contributed to your community.

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
Studying Engineering, Planning or Environmental Sciences

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

Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in your tuition or living costs. List your specific expenses to prove your need.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the three different deadlines. Instead, align your application with the deadline that best matches your current enrollment status or financial gap. Check if applying earlier in the cycle improves your chances.

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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