WSP Canada Indigenous Student Scholarships

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit)
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary institution
• ✓ Academic transcripts showing current year of study
• ✓ Application submitted through Indspire

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for annual scholarships supporting Indigenous students in STEM programs.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact WSP Canada to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. 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 an Indigenous student pursuing a career in technical fields like engineering or environmental science. 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 how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the Indspire portal. 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.

Who qualifies

You must have an Indigenous affiliation, which includes any First Nation, Métis, or Inuit identity. You must be attending a post-secondary institution. While open to various levels, preference is given to students in their 3rd and 4th year of undergraduate study, those in master programs, or students in their last year of an apprenticeship. There is also a strong preference for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs specifically related to Buildings, Transportation/Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Environment, Mining, Power, and Industrial sectors.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

• ✓ Open to graduate, trades or undergraduate students
• ✓ Studying Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Buildings, Transportation/Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Environment, Mining, Power or Industrial

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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