Dr. Susan Diamond · National
Katla Legacy Award
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students at any post-secondary institution across Canada. 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 Dr. Susan Diamond to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, 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 who has faced financial hurdles while pursuing your education and wants to honor a legacy of resilience and creativity. 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 — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Dr. Susan Diamond how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dr. Susan Diamond 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 Dr. Susan Diamond 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
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of BC — provincial eligibility
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, honest breakdown of their costs and gaps, showing exactly why this bursary is needed to stay in school.
Many applicants only list their grades.
Winners instead highlight their specific contributions to their community, such as volunteering or cultural preservation, because the provider considers community involvement alongside academic merit.
Since there are three deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), don't wait until the final one.
Apply during the earliest window that fits your situation to get your funding sorted sooner.