MDA Space · National
MDA Space
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 if you are an Indigenous student studying STEM.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact MDA Space to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or math. You have three different 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 MDA Space how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask MDA Space 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 MDA Space whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying STEM — 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 the specific projects or labs that prove their passion for science and tech.
List one concrete project where you solved a hard problem.
The biggest mistake is using a general teacher who barely knows you.
Winners use a professor or mentor who can speak to your technical skills.
Ask a STEM instructor who has seen your best lab work to write your letter.