Graham · National
Graham Three Nations Award
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding if you are an Indigenous student in your 3rd or 4th year of an engineering degree. 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 Graham to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student specializing in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering who is nearing the end of your degree. You have three different 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 Graham how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Graham 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 Graham 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
- Undergraduate — study level
- Resident of BC, AB, SK, MB — provincial eligibility
- Studying Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering — 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 application.
Winners instead highlight their specific interests in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and explain how their studies will help their home community.
The biggest mistake is providing a basic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from professors or community leaders who can speak to their technical skills and leadership potential.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.
Since there are three windows (August 1, November 1, and February 1), apply during the earliest one that fits your academic cycle to get your funding sorted sooner.