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The Carleton University Indigenous Policy and Administration Award
About this award
Apply by May 30 for an annual award for Indigenous students enrolled in the Graduate diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration at Carleton University. 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 Carleton University to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing specialized graduate training in policy and administration. You must apply by May 30. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Carleton University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Carleton University 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 Carleton University 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
- Graduate — study level
- Studying Public Policy and Administration — 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 listing your achievements without connecting them to Indigenous policy.
Winners instead explain exactly how this specific graduate diploma will help them serve their community.
Describe a real-world problem you want to solve using your degree.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or faculty who can vouch for their leadership within Indigenous contexts.
Ask your referee to give a specific example of your dedication to your people.