GHD Foundation · National
GHD Foundation STEAM Horizons Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a STEAM horizons bursary if you are an Indigenous student in a science, technology, engineering, arts, or math program. 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 GHD Foundation 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 underrepresented learner aged 8-28 who identifies as Indigenous and is pursuing a path in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask GHD Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask GHD Foundation 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 GHD Foundation 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?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying STEAM — 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 listing every course you've ever taken.
Winners instead highlight their specific projects or goals within Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math to show they fit the STEAM focus.
Mention a specific problem you want to solve using your education.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their persistence as an underrepresented learner.
Ask a mentor or teacher to describe a time you overcame a barrier to stay in your program.