NAV CANADA Indigenous Education Bursary

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in STEM programs.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact NAV CANADA (the private company that manages Canadian airspace) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a future in science, technology, engineering, or math. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check NAV CANADA's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask NAV CANADA how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask NAV 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 NAV CANADA whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Studying STEM programs — 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.

More details