Evolve PR · National
Evolve PR Communications and Marketing Fund
About this award
Get $5,000 a year for up to 4 years and a potential paid work placement if you are an Indigenous student studying marketing or communications — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
You can receive $5,000 per year for tuition costs. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. You can keep this funding for up to four years if you meet the renewal terms. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who dreams of a career in marketing and communication, especially if you want to work in the video game 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 — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Evolve PR how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Only two full-time Indigenous students are selected each year. Ask Evolve PR 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 Evolve PR what you need to maintain to keep the award for up to four years. 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
- Studying Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Brand Development, Video and Media Production, Visual Effects and Editing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis and Statistics — 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 writing a generic essay about wanting a degree.
Winners instead talk specifically about their passion for the video game industry and how they want to use marketing to help game developers.
Mention your interest in the possibility of a paid summer or part-time work placement at Evolve PR Inc. to show you are serious about the field.
The biggest mistake is providing references who only know you as a student.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their creativity and cooperation.
Get a letter from a mentor or former boss who can prove you have the humility and openness Evolve PR looks for.