Defence Construction Canada Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of enrollment at an accredited Canadian postsecondary institution (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
• ✓ Documentation demonstrating financial need
• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Academic transcripts to demonstrate merit and performance
• ✓ Evidence of community involvement and contribution

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Defence Construction Canada 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 with any Indigenous affiliation who is pursuing a career in the technical or environmental sectors. 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 application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Defence Construction Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Defence Construction 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 Defence Construction Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending an accredited postsecondary institution across Canada, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be studying Engineering, Planning, or Environmental Sciences. While you must show demonstrated financial need, the providers may also look at your academic merit, your performance in school, and how you have contributed 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 Engineering, Planning or Environmental Sciences

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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