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Athabasca University
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for various Indigenous student awards and bursaries supporting business studies at Athabasca University.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount for these awards — contact Athabasca University to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing business education and can show a strong passion for entrepreneurship and community leadership. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. 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 Athabasca University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Athabasca University 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 Athabasca University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
- Studying Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Management, Faculty of Business programs at Athabasca University, Business programs at the post-secondary level — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is listing your jobs as a simple history.
Winners instead highlight their "extraordinary passion" by showing exactly how their business projects helped their community.
Describe a specific time you led a project that created a real result.
The biggest mistake is assuming a tuition bill is enough proof for a bursary.
Winners instead provide a clear narrative of their financial gaps alongside their documents.
Explain specifically why this funding is the bridge you need to finish your degree.