Rob and Shirley Metka · National
Rob and Shirley Metka Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary to help cover your education costs if you are an Indigenous student training to become a teacher. 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 Rob and Shirley Metka 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 are an Indigenous student who wants to lead a classroom as a professional educator. 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 Rob and Shirley Metka how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Rob and Shirley Metka 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 Rob and Shirley Metka 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 — study level
- Studying Education 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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary will cover specific gaps in their tuition or living costs.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead secure a letter from a professor or mentor that specifically highlights their passion for teaching and their potential to succeed in a classroom.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which one aligns best with your registration dates.