The Watt Scholarship

Inuit Art Foundation

$2,500 each for two Canadian Inuit students a year in art history, culture or related programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Total value

$2,500

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Canadian Inuit identity
Current enrollment in a post-secondary institution
A demonstrated interest in art, history, and culture
Enrollment in a program of study related to Art History or Culture
Completed Indspire Building Brighter Futures application

About this award

You can receive $2,500 through this scholarship. 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 a Canadian Inuit student with a deep interest in art, history, and culture. 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 Indspire (the national charity that manages this funding) how and when you will hear back about your application. 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, though they do award this to two people annually. 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're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the Inuit Art Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian Inuit who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution. You can be at any level of study, provided your program is in Art History, Culture, or related fields. You must also show a demonstrated interest in art, history, and culture.

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.

Canadian citizen
Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Studying Art History or Culture

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

InterestAvoid providing a generic statement about liking art. Instead, provide specific examples of your engagement with Inuit art, history, and culture, such as community projects or specific research interests. Detail your personal connection to these themes.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your schedule to get your funding sorted sooner.
RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed grant. Because only two people are selected annually, treat this as a competitive supplement rather than your primary source of tuition money.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen.

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