Accenture Canada FNMI Student Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ FNMI (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) identity or Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment at a post-secondary institution in Ontario (college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Accenture to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student attending school in Ontario and can show that you have a financial need for help with your education costs. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Accenture how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Accenture during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Accenture whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an FNMI (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) student with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be attending a post-secondary institution in Ontario, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must have demonstrated financial need. While open to any area of study, preference is given to students in business, engineering, computer science, health care, public policy, or programs focused on software, digital design, or user experience.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses. List your specific shortfall to prove your need.
• SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, use a mentor or teacher who can speak to your resilience and academic goals. Ensure your referee mentions your specific connection to your community.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference categories. Instead, highlight how your program in fields like computer science or public policy aligns with the funder's interests. Explicitly link your degree to the preferred list in your application.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award covers all costs. Instead, treat this as a top-up and continue applying for other grants. Use this as one piece of a larger funding plan.

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