WSP Canada · National
WSP Canada Indigenous Student Scholarships
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual scholarship supporting Indigenous students in STEM fields. 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 WSP Canada to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in technical fields like engineering or environmental science to help communities grow. 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 WSP Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask WSP Canada 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 WSP Canada 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
- Undergraduate, Graduate, Apprenticeship — study level
- Studying Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Buildings, Transportation/Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Environment, Mining, Power, Industrial — 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 general application.
Winners instead highlight their specific interest in Buildings, Transportation, Oil & Gas, Environment, Mining, Power, or Industrial sectors to match the provider's business goals.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their technical skills and their commitment to Indigenous community growth.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which cycle best matches your current academic year and project your needs accordingly.