KPMB Architects · National
KPMB Architects Bursary for Indigenous Students
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual bursary if you are an Indigenous student studying architecture, landscape architecture, or urban planning. 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 KPMB Architects 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 pursuing a career in designing buildings, parks, or city layouts. 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 — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask KPMB Architects how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask KPMB Architects 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 KPMB Architects 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
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning — 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 writing a generic application.
Winners instead explain exactly why they chose Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Planning and how those fields connect to their community goals.
Describe a specific project or design problem you want to solve.
The biggest mistake is providing references who only know you socially.
Winners instead use professors or mentors who can speak to your technical skill in design or planning.
Ask a teacher to highlight your spatial thinking or drafting abilities.