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AtkinsRéalis Indigenous Student Bursary

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of post-secondary enrollment
Documentation of any Indigenous affiliation
Proof of enrollment in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program
Evidence of demonstrated financial need
Records of academic merit and performance
Details regarding your involvement in and contribution to the community

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a STEM bursary available to students with any Indigenous affiliation.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact AtkinsRéalis 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 degree or diploma in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). 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 a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask AtkinsRéalis how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask AtkinsRéalis 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 AtkinsRéalis whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a post-secondary student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program of study. While demonstrated financial need will be the primary consideration, the provider may also look at your academic merit, your performance in school, and how you contribute to your community.

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

Studying STEM

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague summary of your costs.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your financial need clearly.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders who can specifically describe your contributions to the community as a whole.

Strategy

Avoid applying only once.

Since there are three separate deadlines (August, November, and February), you should track which one aligns best with your current semester's financial needs.

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