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The Watt Scholarship

$2,500 each for two Canadian Inuit students a year in art history, culture or related programs.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 23, 2026

$2,500

Total value

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Inuit Art Foundation

Administered by

What you will need

Proof of Canadian Inuit identity
Proof of current enrollment in a post-secondary institution
Evidence of a demonstrated interest in art, history, and culture
Enrollment in a program of study related to Art History or Culture
Completed Indspire Building Brighter Futures application

About this award

You can receive $2,500 through this scholarship. 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 a Canadian Inuit student with a deep interest in art, history, and culture. 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 Indspire (the national charity that manages this funding) how and when you will hear back about your application. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the Inuit Art Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds, though they do award this to two people annually. Ask the Inuit Art Foundation 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 the Inuit Art Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian Inuit who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution. You can be at any level of study, provided your program is in Art History, Culture, or related fields. You must also show a demonstrated interest in art, history, and culture.

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

Canadian citizen
Studying Art History or Culture

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

Interest

Avoid providing a generic statement about liking art.

Instead, provide specific examples of your engagement with Inuit art, history, and culture, such as community projects or specific research interests.

Detail your personal connection to these themes.

Support

Avoid using a general character reference.

Instead, secure letters from mentors or instructors who can specifically vouch for your passion for Inuit cultural studies.

Get a reference who knows your work in this specific field.

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