Teck Resources Limited · National
Teck Indigenous Award
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an Indigenous student award to help cover your post-secondary or technical training costs. 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 Teck Resources Limited 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 with demonstrated financial need who is pursuing higher education or specialized technical skills. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Teck Resources Limited how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Teck Resources Limited 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 Teck Resources Limited 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 Education, Technical Training, Development Programs — study level
- Resident of BC, AB, ON, NL, YT — provincial eligibility
- Studying business, materials engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, earth sciences, environmental studies, heavy duty mechanic, electrician, welder, instrumentation technician — 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 fills a gap in their tuition or living expenses.
List your specific costs to prove your need.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or teacher who can speak specifically to their persistence in a technical or academic program.
Get a letter that highlights your growth.