Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
For this award supporting Indigenous students in their 4th year of STEM, Industrial Design, Business, or AI programs across Canada.
Published by G Paul · last checked September 24, 2026
Applications are closed for this cycle
Applications are not open right now (they last closed Aug 1, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Sep 24, 2026.
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No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) 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 in your 4th year of study who has a strong interest in intellectual property and a record of helping your community. You must apply by August 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) 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 Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You need to be in your 4th year of study at any Canadian post-secondary institution across Canada, including a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. Your program of study must be in Business, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Industrial Design, or any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field. While demonstrated financial need is the main factor for selection, the committee also looks at your academic performance, your interest in intellectual property, and how you have contributed to your community.
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.
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
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This round closed on August 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.
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