Avenue Living · National
Avenue Living Spirit in Business Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in any post-secondary program across Canada. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Avenue Living 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 who shows an entrepreneurial spirit in your own life and wants to build a better future for your community. 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 beyond the focus on financial need, community contribution, and academic merit — ask Avenue Living how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Avenue Living 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 Avenue Living whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, College, University, Apprenticeship — study level
- Studying Business — 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 thinking you need to own a company to show entrepreneurial spirit.
Winners instead describe times they took initiative, solved a problem creatively, or adapted to a challenge.
Give a specific example of a project you started or a way you improved something in your community.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can specifically vouch for their leadership and community contributions.
Ask your referee to mention a concrete instance where you helped others.