AGF Scholarship for Indigenous Students

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in a full-time business program at an accredited Canadian university or college
• ✓ Valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ Community involvement and contributions

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact AGF Investments Inc. 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. It is a one-time award. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are starting your journey in a business program. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask AGF Investments Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need as the main factor, but they also look at your grades and how you have contributed to your community. Ask AGF Investments Inc. 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 — since this is a one-time award, you cannot apply for it again in future years.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are under the age of 25. You must be entering full-time studies at an accredited Canadian university or college in a business program. You also need a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN — the nine-digit number the government uses to track your work and taxes).

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 high school, college or undergraduate students
• ✓ Studying Business

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 detailed breakdown of your costs and gaps, showing exactly why this bursary is necessary for your education.
• RealismBecause this is a one-time award and not a multi-year scholarship, treat it as a jump-start for your first year. Plan your remaining years of study with other funding sources in mind.

Questions students ask

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