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The Indspire Star Scholarship for Business/Engineering

$5,000 a year for 4 years for Indigenous students with an 80% average entering Business or Engineering.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

$5,000

Total value

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
High school transcripts showing a cumulative average of at least 80%
Proof of enrollment in a Business or Engineering program at a Canadian university
For renewal applicants: Proof of maintaining a 75% average or 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA
For renewal applicants: Documentation of leading roles in campus clubs, student professional associations, or cultural programs

About this award

You can receive $5,000 for each of the four years of your academic career. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. Because it is a four-year renewable Scholarship, you can get this funding annually for up to four years. This is for you if you are an Indigenous high school student who has a strong academic record and is pursuing a professional degree in business or engineering. 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 through email, a portal, or by phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask The Indspire Star Scholarship for Business/Engineering how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The Indspire Star Scholarship for Business/Engineering 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. To keep this funding, you must meet renewal conditions each year. You need to complete the academic requirements of your program, maintain an average grade of 75% (or a 3.0 out of a 4.0 GPA), and take on leading roles in campus clubs, student professional associations, or cultural programs.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must have a cumulative high school average of at least 80% and be enrolled in a Business or Engineering program at a Canadian university.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Open to undergraduate students
Studying Business or Engineering

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Check this year's deadline
We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's own page will have it.

More details

Leadership

Avoid simply listing memberships in clubs.

Instead, describe the specific impact you had while assuming leading roles in campus clubs or cultural programs.

List exactly what you managed or organized.

Support

Avoid providing a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can vouch for your leadership in professional associations or your commitment to your community.

Ensure your references can speak to your specific achievements.

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