Hatch · National
Hatch
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for renewable funding for Indigenous students entering their first year of engineering, environmental science, or commerce.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Hatch to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. These are scholarships, not loans, so you do not have to pay them back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student starting your post-secondary journey who has balanced academic success with a commitment to helping your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, or 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 beyond the focus on financial need, grades, and community work — ask Hatch how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Hatch 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. To keep the funding, you must continue to be registered in your program of study and show that your financial need remains evident. The Hatch-Bert Wasmund Engineering Scholarship is renewable for up to three subsequent years, and the Hatch-Kurt and Marianne Strobele Scholarships are also renewable.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Engineering Technology/Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Commerce — 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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
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