NAV CANADA Indigenous Education Bursary

For funding for Indigenous students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 future in the aviation industry or other technical fields. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. 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.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must have any Indigenous affiliation. You can be at any level of study, provided you are enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Studying STEM programs

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

STEM FocusAvoid writing a generic application. Instead, highlight your passion for aviation or technical leadership and explain exactly how a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) degree helps you reach those goals.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply for the earliest one possible to get your funding sorted sooner.
RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of funding. Instead, use this as a top-up and apply for other Indspire (the national Indigenous education charity) awards simultaneously.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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