Scholarship Value $3,000

Number of Scholarships 200

The Business Council of Manitoba is dedicated to actively participating in reconciliation through education and employment opportunities, addressing TRC Call to Action 92. ii. The Indigenous Education Awards (IEA) offers financial assistance to Indigenous students attending post-secondary education in Manitoba, providing a $3000 annual award to help alleviate financial barriers during the academic year.

Who Qualifies?

If you are of Indigenous ancestry, you are eligible to apply for the IEA provided you meet the following criteria:

• You are a citizen of Canada and a permanent resident of Manitoba, having resided in Manitoba for the last 12 months
• You are attending or plan to attend one of the recognized post-secondary educational institutions in Manitoba in the upcoming year in any discipline (trades, business, science, general studies, etc.)
• You plan to maintain a full-time minimum 60% course load
• You are in need of financial assistance

If you are receiving funding from other sources, for example band funding, you may still apply for this Award to cover additional costs.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the Business Council of Manitoba at 204-942-3637 or bcmawards@businesscouncil.mb.ca

How to Apply

If you are eligible to apply for a Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Award for the 2025-2026 year, please apply online.

Application Deadline is May 31

PLEASE REMEMBER TO ATTACH:

• A copy of your most recent transcript or academic history
• A resume
• A photocopy of Treaty or Métis Card