INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AWARDS

 WHAT ARE THE AWARDS?
The Business Council of Manitoba represents the best of business leadership, working to make Manitoba an exciting place to live, work and invest. The Business Council recognizes the potential in our Indigenous community and offers financial support to Indigenous citizens who attend post-secondary institutions in our province through this award program. The Business Council offers awards to assist with the cost of tuition, books and supplies during the academic year. Each award is $3000 for university and $2000 for college students. All applicants are eligible to reapply each year of their studies but may only receive the award three times.

HOW ARE RECIPIENTS SELECTED?
All applicants are screened based on the combined criteria of personal achievement, academic standing and financial need.

WHO QUALIFIES?
If you are of Indigenous ancestry you are eligible to apply for a Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Award provided you meet the following criteria; • You are a citizen of Canada and permanent resident of Manitoba, having resided in Manitoba for the last 12 months • You plan to attend one of the listed Manitoba post-secondary institutions in any discipline (trades, business, general studies, science, etc.) • You plan to maintain full time student status (at least a 60% course load) • You are in need of financial assistance If you are receiving funding from other sources, including band funding, you may still apply for this award to cover additional costs. We ask applicants to notify the Business Council when band funding has been approved.

HOW DO I APPLY?
If you are eligible to apply for a Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Award, please complete an application form and submit it to the financial services office at the post-secondary institution you will be attending. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31

For more information visit:  Indigenous Education Awards | Business Council of Manitoba