Ontario Energy Board · National
OEB Indigenous Scholarship
About this award
Win one of two annual scholarships for Ontario Indigenous post-secondary students over a two-year period — apply by August 1 or November 1. 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 Ontario Energy Board (OEB — the independent regulator of Ontario's electricity and natural gas sectors) 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 in Ontario who needs financial help to finish your post-secondary education and wants to enter the energy sector. You have two deadlines to choose from: August 1 or November 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Ontario Energy Board how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They award two scholarships annually. Ask Ontario Energy Board 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 Ontario Energy Board whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain to keep the funding over the two-year period. 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
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
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 a general degree without explaining the connection to energy.
Winners instead explicitly describe how their specific program could lead to a career in the energy industry, such as mentioning roles in regulation, sustainability, or engineering.
The biggest mistake is providing generic character references.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their financial need and their commitment to their community or field of study.
The biggest mistake is ignoring the extra perks.
Winners mention their excitement for the discussion groups, meeting staff, and applying for paid work terms at the OEB (the independent regulator of Ontario's electricity and natural gas sectors) in their application.