Jazz Aviation · National
Jazz Aviation & Northern Lights Bursary for Indigenous Women
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a renewable bursary supporting Indigenous women studying aviation or aerospace. 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 Jazz Aviation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous woman pursuing a career in the skies or in aircraft design and build. You have three 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 Jazz Aviation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Jazz Aviation 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. This support is distributed annually and can be renewable if you continue to show demonstrated financial need. Confirm with Jazz Aviation what you need to maintain to keep the funding for multiple years. 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
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Aviation, Aerospace — 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary fills a gap in their tuition or gear costs.
List your specific shortfall to prove your demonstrated financial need.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead get a letter from a flight instructor or program head who can vouch for their technical skill and dedication to aerospace.
Get a reference who knows your cockpit or classroom performance.