SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) along with the Consultation and Accommodation Process Team (CAP Team) has helped to facilitate $2.46 million in post-secondary contributions, over 20 years, for Indigenous learners pursuing a career in the renewable energy industry.
All scholarships and bursaries facilitated by SNGRDC are administered through Grand River Post-Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) or Indspire’s Bursaries and Scholarship Program.
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Capital Power Scholarship
The Capital Power Scholarship for Haudenosaunee students of Grand River Territory lineage was established to support students to pursue their post-secondary educational aspirations in the field of environmental studies, engineering or business (accounting, finance, human resources).
Amount Available: 4 x $2,500
Administered by: GRPSEO
Deadline: August 1st, 2025
Gunn’s Hill Wind Bursary for Indigenous Students
The Gunn’s Hill Wind Bursary is granted to Six Nations students entering or currently attending post-secondary education or job training in a field related to the renewable energy industry. This can be broadly interpreted to include any aspect of the process including, but not limited to: policy development, project development, technology design, environmental assessment, environmental monitoring, construction, electrical, engineering, operation, and maintenance, etc.
The bursary can either be granted to one student in the full amount ($4,000) or to four students ($1,000 each) annually depending on the number of applicants.
Grand Renewable Wind LP Scholarship
The Grand Renewable Wind LP Scholarship is split amongst three annual scholarship programs offered by GRPSEO, which include: GRPSEO’s Scholarship, the Haudenosaunee Recognition Award, and the Norman Jacobs Environmental Award.
Amount Available: $20,000 annually
Administered by: GRPSEO
Deadline: August 1st, 2025
NextEra Summerhaven Wind Scholarship
NextEra Summerhaven Wind Scholarship is an annual distribution to the Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarship Awards. The scholarship is awarded to successful applicants pursing post-secondary education in engineering, science, commerce business or renewable energy.
Amount available: $15,000 annually
Administered by: Indspire
Deadline: February 1st, August 1st and November 1st annually
Niagara Region Wind Farm (Boralex) Scholarship
The Niagara Region Wind Farm (Boralex) Scholarship is given to 10 students annually based on community involvement, with priority given to students entering the renewable energy field.
Amount Available: $20,000 available annually
Administered by: GRPSEO
Deadline: August 1st, 2025
SNGRDC Scholarship
Made possible through SNGRDC’s investment in the Oneida Energy Storage facility, $50,000 will be distributed annually over the next 19 years to cover tuition costs for Six Nations members attending Six Nations Polytechnic.
Amount Available: $50,000 available annually
Administered by: Six Nations Polytechnic
