Avision Planning, EnCompass Environmental, and erevno · National
Lands Management and Protection Award
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to support your studies in land management, environmental science, or related Indigenous programs. 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 Avision Planning, EnCompass Environmental, and erevno to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student dedicated to protecting the land and environment through professional training and leadership. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Avision Planning, EnCompass Environmental, and erevno how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Avision Planning, EnCompass Environmental, and erevno 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 Avision Planning, EnCompass Environmental, and erevno 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
- Studying Environmental management and sciences, First Nations Applied Lands Management, Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, Planning and Geography, Professional Lands Management Certification Program, Similar Interdisciplinary or Indigenous programs with a focus on land and environment — 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 how their specific program—like GIS or Planning—will help them protect Indigenous lands.
Detail your goals for your community.
The biggest mistake is providing a basic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community elders or land managers who can vouch for your connection to the territory and your leadership potential.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.