Ontario Power Generation · National
Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Memorial Scholarship
About this award
Get funding for your energy-focused studies and a potential paid work placement at Ontario Power Generation — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. 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 Ontario Power Generation 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 who wants to honor the legacy of John Wesley Beaver by pursuing a career in the energy sector while supporting your family and community. You have three 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 Ontario Power Generation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Ontario Power Generation 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 Power Generation 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 Engineering, Science & Technology — 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 generic application.
Winners instead explain exactly how their Engineering, Science, or Technology program will lead to a career in the energy industry.
Detail your specific goals within the electricity sector.
Many applicants forget to mention their roots.
Winners highlight their ties to their family and community, showing how the scholarship helps them give back.
Mention any specific ways you contribute to your local Indigenous community.