BioTalent Canada I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship
Who can apply Students entering first year of a biosciences program who are Indigenous, have a disability, or are newcomers
Amount and deadline
Checked against the provider's page in Oct 2026.
Worth knowing
Three awards of $10,000, one for each of the three groups, Indigenous students, students with a disability, and newcomers who have been in Canada less than five years. This is strictly an entrance award and BioTalent says so. Students beyond first year or in non-biosciences programs are screened out. Eligible programs are broad and include biotechnology, biochemistry, health sciences, environmental biology and biomedical programs, so anything that leads into the bioeconomy is worth checking. You need your acceptance letter. Canadian citizens, permanent residents and newcomers already in Canada qualify, but international students on a visa do not. Applications in the 2026 cycle closed June 8. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons. Applicants must be Indigenous, have a disability that qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit, or be newcomers who have been in Canada for fewer than five years. You must study at an accredited Canadian college, university or CEGEP. Selection considers inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility leadership without a minimum grade average, and applicants must not be directly related to BioTalent Canada staff or board members.
About this scholarship
Three awards of $10,000, or $5,000 for CEGEP students, one each for Indigenous students, students with a disability and newcomers, for students entering first year of a biosciences program.