Gibson Energy Inc. Award for Indigenous Students

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in an eligible post-secondary STEAM program
• ✓ Application submitted via Indspire by August 1, November 1, or February 1

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Gibson Energy to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, 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 enrolled in one of the specific programs the sponsor funds, which run from science and engineering degrees through technology and trades certificates to business majors such as accounting or supply chain management. 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 Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Gibson Energy how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Gibson Energy 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 Gibson Energy whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation. You can be from any community, though the program highlights connections to the Tsuut’ina Nation, Iethka Stoney Nakoda (Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney), Siksika First Nation, Alexander Frist Nation, Enoch Cree Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Paul First Nation, Louis Bull Tribe, Ermineskin Nation, Montana First Nation, Samson Cree Nation, O’Chiese First Nation, Kehewin Cree Nation, Sawridge First Nation, Heart Lake First Nation, Beaver Lake First Nation, Saddle Lake First Nation, Buffalo Lake Metis, Horse Lakes First Nation, Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Loon Lake First Nation, Lubicon Lake Band, Woodland Cree, and Peerless Trout. You must be in a post-secondary program of study in one of these areas: - Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Chemistry, or Computer Science Technology Diplomas & Certificates and Trades including Power Engineering Technology, Chemical Technology, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology (or Measurement Instrumentation), Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technology, Architectural Technologies, Information Technology Services, Cyber Security Certificate, or Data Analytics. - Bachelor’s degree majoring in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. - Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Economics, Communication and Media, or Indigenous Studies. - Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, or Community Economic Development.

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 certificate, trades or undergraduate students
• ✓ Studying Chemistry, Computer Science Technology, Power Engineering Technology, Chemical Technology, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Measurement Instrumentation, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technology, Architectural Technologies, Information Technology Services, Cyber Security Certificate, Data Analytics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Communication and Media, Indigenous Studies, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance or Community Economic Development

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Program FitAvoid applying with a general degree that doesn't match the list. Instead, explicitly link your major to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) categories requested. List your specific major clearly on your application.
• Professional NetworkingAvoid treating this as just a check. Instead, view this as a career door, since Gibson Energy offers summer student positions and permanent roles after graduation to recipients. Mention your long-term career goals in your application.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to show you are organized and proactive.
• RealismAvoid ignoring the narrow field restrictions. If your degree isn't on the list of approved majors, your odds are very low. Double-check that your specific major is listed before spending hours on the application.

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