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INKAS Rising Star Scholarship 2027 - $2,500 CAD

Deadline January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET 134 days left · Hosted by INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing · Published

The INKAS Rising Star Scholarship recognizes two students each year with $2,500 CAD awards: one in Engineering and Technology and one in Business, Finance and Law. INKAS, a Toronto-based armored vehicle manufacturer, runs the programme to support talent aligned with advanced manufacturing, security technology, and global business operations. You must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at an accredited university in the United States or Canada, maintain at least a 75 percent average or equivalent GPA, and submit a maximum 750-word essay on the prompt for your category. Eligible applicants include US citizens, Green Card holders, and students with valid US study permits, as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The 2026 cycle opened November 10 and closed January 31; expect a similar January 31, 2027 deadline for the next intake.

Two awards
$2,500 CAD
Two tracks
Engineering or business
Expected deadline
31 Jan 2027
Accredited schools
US and Canada
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the INKAS Rising Star Scholarship?

INKAS builds armored vehicles and security equipment from Toronto, but the Rising Star Scholarship deliberately looks on both sides of the border. Each year the company and the Khazanski Foundation pick two students who already lean hard into either engineering or business and give them $2,500 CAD to keep going. The amounts are modest compared with full-ride national prizes, yet the essay competition is serious: reviewers want to see how you connect your major to manufacturing, security tech, or global trade.

US applicants belong here as much as Canadian ones. If you hold US citizenship, a Green Card, or a valid study permit and you are staring at a 75 percent average floor, you can put your name in when the portal opens. Pick one track, write up to 750 words, and attach a transcript or acceptance letter plus ID. Winners are usually announced in March after a January deadline, so treat the winter break as writing time rather than downtime.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Full-time enrollment in eligible major
    Apply to the Engineering and Technology track or the Business, Finance and Law track. You must be enrolled or accepted full time at an accredited US or Canadian university for the academic year covered by the cycle.
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    Minimum 75 percent average or equivalent GPA
    INKAS requires a 75 percent average from your most recent term or an equivalent GPA on your transcript.
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    Citizenship, residency, or valid study permit
    US citizens, Green Card holders, and valid US study permit holders may apply, along with Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Upload a clear copy of ID or permit.
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    Essay within word limit
    Submit a typed essay of no more than 750 words responding to the category prompt on security, manufacturing, or business impact.
What you get

Benefits

  • Award amount $2,500 CAD
  • Winners per year One engineering recipient
  • Recognition Acknowledged by INKAS leadership
  • Full tuition Not covered
  • Award amount $2,500 CAD
  • Winners per year One business track recipient
  • Recognition Acknowledged by INKAS leadership
  • Living expenses Not specified as covered
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Online Rising Star application
    Complete the form on inkasarmored.com when the cycle is open and select the correct scholarship category.
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    Unofficial transcript or acceptance letter
    Provide recent grades or proof of admission if you have not started classes yet.
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    Government ID or study permit
    Upload a legible copy proving citizenship, permanent residency, or valid US or Canadian study authorization.
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    750-word category essay
    Address the prompt for engineering or business, explaining your goals and how you will contribute to the field.
Step by step

How to apply

You may apply to only one category per cycle. Read both essay prompts and pick the major that matches your enrollment.
INKAS announces each cycle on inkasarmored.com. Submissions outside the posted window are not accepted.
Committee members score structure, clarity, creativity, industry relevance, and vision. Tie your story to manufacturing, security, or business themes INKAS works on.
Combine academic proof with citizenship or permit documentation in the formats the form requests.
Prior cycles closed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on January 31. Target the same date in 2027 unless INKAS posts a change.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET
134 days left
Nov 2026
Application window typically opens (based on 2026 cycle starting November 10).
Dec 2026 - Jan 2027
Finalize essay and academic documents.
31 Jan 2027
Expected submission deadline at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Mar 2027
Recipients announced in prior cycles around March.
2027 academic year
Scholarship funds applied per INKAS instructions to winners.
Questions

FAQ

How much is the INKAS Rising Star Scholarship?

Each of the two annual winners receives $2,500 CAD, one in Engineering and Technology and one in Business, Finance and Law.

Can US students apply for the INKAS Rising Star Scholarship?

Yes. US citizens, Green Card holders, and students with valid US study permits may apply if they attend accredited US universities and meet the GPA and essay requirements.

What GPA do you need for the INKAS Rising Star Scholarship?

INKAS requires at least a 75 percent average or equivalent GPA from your most recent term.

When is the INKAS Rising Star Scholarship deadline?

Recent cycles closed January 31 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Plan for January 31, 2027 and verify the date on inkasarmored.com when applications open.

Do I need separate applications for engineering and business?

You select one track per cycle. Submit one essay aligned with either Engineering and Technology or Business, Finance and Law.

Is the INKAS scholarship limited to Canadian schools?

No. Accredited universities in both the United States and Canada qualify.

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