Dr. Kirsten Yip · National
Yip Legacy Award for Indigenous Women
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding available to Indigenous women from British Columbia studying any program at any level. 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 Dr. Kirsten Yip 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 woman from British Columbia who wants the freedom to choose your own path of study based on your personal interests and values. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Dr. Kirsten Yip how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dr. Kirsten Yip 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 Dr. Kirsten Yip 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?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of BC — provincial eligibility
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 needing money.
Winners instead focus on their "freedom of choice," explaining exactly why their chosen program matches their personal values and passions.
Describe the specific impact your education will have on your community.
The biggest mistake is providing references who only know you as a student.
Winners instead include mentors or community leaders who can speak to your perseverance and your commitment to philanthropy.
Ensure your referees can provide concrete examples of your leadership.