NAV CANADA · National
NAV CANADA Indigenous Education Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in STEM 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 NAV CANADA 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 identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or math. 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 NAV CANADA how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask NAV CANADA 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 NAV CANADA 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 STEM programs — 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 general essay about wanting to help people.
Winners instead explain exactly why they chose a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field and how they plan to lead in the aviation industry.
Describe a specific project or class that sparked your interest.
The biggest mistake is providing references who only know you socially.
Winners instead use professors or mentors who can vouch for your technical skills and academic discipline.
Ask a teacher who has seen your work in a lab or a complex math course to write your letter.