Toyota Canada Foundation · National
Toyota Canada Foundation Indigenous Bursaries in Automotive Technology
About this award
Get a bursary for both years of your two-year automotive program—apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact Toyota Canada Foundation 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 pursuing a career in automotive technology. 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 Toyota Canada Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Toyota Canada 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. You will receive this bursary during both years of your two-year program provided that you continue to be enrolled. 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
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying automotive mechanic, automotive technician, automotive power — 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 applying while in a one-year certificate.
Winners instead ensure they are enrolled in a full two-year automotive mechanic, technician, or automotive power program to secure funding for both years.
The biggest mistake is submitting without proof of Indigenous affiliation.
Winners instead gather clear documentation of their heritage early to avoid delays.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.
Since there are three windows (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should apply during the earliest one available to you.