Inuit Art Foundation · National
The Watt Scholarship
About this award
$2,500 for two Canadian Inuit students studying art, history, or culture — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
You can receive a $2,500 scholarship to support your studies. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian Inuit student with a deep interest in art, history, and culture. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you will hear back via email, portal, or phone. The award is given annually to two Canadian Inuit students. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the Inuit Art Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the Inuit Art Foundation 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 are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the Inuit Art Foundation whether it is a one-time or renewable award 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?
- Canadian Citizen — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Art History, Culture — 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 major without explaining why you care about Inuit art.
Winners instead share personal stories or projects that prove their passion for history and culture.
Write a few paragraphs about specific artists or traditions that inspire you.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can specifically vouch for their dedication to Inuit cultural preservation.
Ask a mentor or teacher to highlight your specific contributions to the arts.