Wajax Limited · National
Wajax Indigenous Bursary and Scholarship Award
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to support your Indigenous students' journey through college, university, or trades training. 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 Wajax Limited to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary or scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a career in heavy industry, engineering, or business. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Wajax Limited how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Wajax Limited 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 Wajax Limited 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
- College, University, Apprenticeship Program — study level
- Studying Trades – Welder, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Machinist, Parts Representative, Engineering, Business — 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 application.
Winners instead explain exactly why they chose a trade like welding or a degree in engineering and how it connects to the industrial sectors Wajax supports.
The biggest mistake is submitting without a mentor's input.
Winners instead get a teacher or shop instructor to vouch for their technical skills and reliability in a workshop environment.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should align your application with the one closest to your program's start date.