Tara Energy Services · National
Tara Energy Services Awards for Indigenous Students
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to help cover your post-secondary education costs if you are an Indigenous student with financial need. 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 Tara Energy Services to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, 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 needs extra financial help to afford your education and you have a history of helping your community. You have three different 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 Tara Energy Services how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Tara Energy Services 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 Tara Energy Services 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, College, University, Apprenticeship Program — study level
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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 where their funding gaps are and how this award fills those holes.
Many students simply list their volunteer hours.
Winners instead describe the actual impact they had on their community and use specific examples of how they helped others.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), don't wait until the final one.
Apply during the earliest window that fits your enrollment to increase your chances.