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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s Foundation Award for Indigenous Students

For this award supporting Indigenous students in their 4th year of STEM, Industrial Design, Business, or AI programs across Canada.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 23, 2026

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Applications are closed for this cycle

Applications are not open right now (they last closed Aug 1, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Sep 23, 2026.

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in 4th year of study
Proof of enrollment in a STEM, Industrial Design, Business, or AI program
Documentation of financial need
Evidence of academic merit and performance
Statement of interest in intellectual property

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) 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 in your 4th year of study who has a strong interest in intellectual property and a record of helping your community. You must apply by August 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 Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) 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 Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You need to be in your 4th year of study at any Canadian post-secondary institution across Canada, including a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. Your program of study must be in Business, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Industrial Design, or any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field. While demonstrated financial need is the main factor for selection, the committee also looks at your academic performance, your interest in intellectual property, 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 STEM, Industrial Design, Business or AI

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
This round closed on August 1, 2026
Check the award's own page for the next round before you prepare anything.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your costs and gaps, showing exactly why this funding is necessary for your 4th year of study.

Support

Avoid using a generic reference letter.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or professors who can specifically describe your contributions to the community and your passion for intellectual property.

Strategy

Avoid ignoring the secondary criteria.

Instead, balance your application by highlighting both your financial need and your academic merit in STEM, Business, or AI.

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