Jacobs Engineering · National
Jacobs Engineering
About this award
Get a $5,000 bursary and a 4-month paid summer internship if you are an Indigenous student studying engineering, environmental science, or biology — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
You get a $5,000 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. You also get the chance to take a 4-month paid summer internship at 1 of 8 offices located across Canada. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a career in the technical fields that protect and build our environment. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask Indspire (the organization that manages this funding) how and when you will hear back about your application. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Jacobs Engineering how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Jacobs Engineering 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 Jacobs Engineering whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of ON, QC, SK, AB, BC — provincial eligibility
- Studying Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology — 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 specific projects in engineering, environmental science, or biology that show they can handle the technical work of a summer internship.
Mention a specific problem you solved in a lab or field study.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use professors who can vouch for their technical skills and reliability in a professional setting.
Ask a mentor to specifically mention your ability to work in a team.