Kinross Gold · National
The Women at Kinross Indigenous Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous women from Treaty 3 Ontario studying health or environmental sciences. 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 Kinross Gold 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 woman from Treaty 3 Ontario who is passionate about healthcare or protecting the environment. 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 — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Kinross Gold how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Kinross Gold 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 Kinross Gold 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 — study level
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
- Studying Health/Medical, Environmental Studies — 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 writing a generic essay about wanting a degree.
Winners instead explain exactly how their studies in health or environmental science will help their specific community in Treaty 3 Ontario.
Describe a real problem you want to solve.
The biggest mistake is providing a basic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or mentors who can vouch for their leadership and connection to their Indigenous heritage.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.