SLR Consulting Ltd. Indigenous Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in the upper years of an eligible program
• ✓ Attendance at one of the listed institutions (e.g., UBC, UAlberta, NAIT, etc.)
• ✓ Study in a STEM or environmental field

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact SLR Consulting 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 in the later stages of your degree or diploma, particularly those focusing on the environment and earth sciences. 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 SLR Consulting how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask SLR Consulting 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 SLR Consulting whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation and be in the upper years of your program. You must be attending one of these institutions: University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, University of Toronto (UofT), Queen's University, University of British Columbia (UBC), University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Manitoba, Thompson Rivers University, Concordia University of Edmonton, Brandon University, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Okanagan College, or Lakeland College. Your program of study must be in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Environmental Science. While any level is okay, Master's level programs are always preferred. You must be located in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories (NWT), or Yukon.

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 graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories or Yukon
• ✓ Studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Hydrogeology, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering or Environmental Science

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Program FocusAvoid writing a generic application. Instead, highlight your specific interest in hydrogeology or mining engineering and explain how your studies match SLR Consulting's work in environmental consultancy. Mention your specific region among the eligible provinces or territories.
• RealismAvoid assuming a guaranteed win because of the niche field. Because this targets specific schools and programs, competition is tight. Treat this as a supplement to your funding plan rather than your only source of tuition.

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