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Pratt & Whitney Canada Indigenous Award

For an annual award supporting Indigenous students with financial need, especially those in STEM programs.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Pratt & Whitney Canada 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 who needs financial help to afford your post-secondary education. 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Pratt & Whitney Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Pratt & Whitney 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 Pratt & Whitney Canada 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 who is attending a post-secondary institution. You must show demonstrated financial need. While you can be in any level of study, preference will be given to you if you are studying in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program.

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, science, technology, engineering or mathematics

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 statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a clear budget showing exactly how the award fills a gap in your tuition or living costs.

List your specific expenses to prove your need.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak specifically to your academic persistence and community involvement.

Ask your professor or elder to highlight your growth.

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