PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd. (PETRONAS Canada) is maintaining its investment in Indigenous education by continuing the company’s Indigenous Education Awards Program for a second year in 2026. Building on the strong interest and positive impact seen in its first year, the program celebrates academic excellence and cultural achievement among Indigenous youth, while supporting their long-term educational and career aspirations.

"The Indigenous Education Awards program aims to reduce barriers to education and support Indigenous students as they pursue their academic goals," shares Tom Horvath, Manager, Indigenous Relations at PETRONAS Canada. "Last year, we provided support to 14 students from communities where we operate in Canada. We’re really excited to continue the program and to support even more students this year."

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for an award, applicants must be:

• Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit), and a Canadian citizen
• Enrolled in an accredited, full-time program including university degree, college certificate, trades apprenticeship, or upgrading program
• Not a PETRONAS permanent employee or child of a PETRONAS permanent employee

Priority will be given to Indigenous students who:

• Are from a community where PETRONAS Canada operates
• Demonstrate promising academic achievement
• Demonstrate community involvement

Award Amounts

PETRONAS Canada will offer a number of individual awards each year, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each, depending on the student’s program:

Deadline to apply

Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026.

Apply now for the 2026 Indigenous Education Awards Program