New Gold · National
New Gold Indigenous Students Awards
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an Indigenous student award to support your post-secondary studies. 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 New Gold 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 post-secondary education, especially if you live near a New Gold mine or project site. 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 New Gold's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask New Gold how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask New Gold 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 New Gold 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
- Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
- Studying science, technology, engineering, math, education, health, social work — 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 assuming you cannot apply if you aren't in a science field.
Winners instead highlight how their specific program—even in health or social work—benefits their community.
Clearly state your field of study and why it matters.
Many applicants forget to prove where they live.
Winners instead provide specific details about their connection to communities local to New Gold operations and projects.
Mention your hometown or tribal affiliation clearly.