Midwest · National
Midwest Surveys Indigenous Education Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for one of two annual bursaries supporting Indigenous students in Geomatics and related fields. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact Midwest 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 Geomatics or engineering and you have a strong record of helping your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Midwest's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the focus on financial need, community contribution, and academic merit — ask Midwest how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Midwest 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 Midwest 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 Survey Theory and Calculations, Geomatics Engineering Technology, Geomatics Engineering, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Geographic Information Systems Technology, Engineering — 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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 your volunteer hours without explaining the impact.
Winners instead describe exactly how their work helped their community and why it matters.
Give a specific example of a project you led or a person you helped.
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Winners instead provide letters from community leaders who can vouch for their character and leadership.
Ask your referee to mention your specific contributions to your Indigenous community.