FPX Nickel Empowered Pathways Award

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students from specific BC First Nations in various post-secondary programs.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact FPX Nickel 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 a member of a First Nation in the central British Columbia region pursuing a post-secondary education. 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 — whether it is by email, phone, or through the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask FPX Nickel how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask FPX Nickel 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 FPX Nickel whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Resident of BC — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying Skilled Trades, Diplomas, Certificates, Degrees — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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