BDO Canada LLP · National
BDO Indigenous Student Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in business, tech, or law programs in BC, Quebec, or Alberta. 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 BDO Canada LLP 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 pursuing a career in professional services like accounting, law, or technology. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask BDO Canada LLP how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BDO Canada LLP 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 BDO Canada LLP 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
- Bachelor Degree, Diploma Program — study level
- Resident of BC, QC, AB — provincial eligibility
- Studying Accounting, Finance, Technology, Law, Admin, HR — 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 writing a generic essay about needing money.
Winners instead explain exactly why they chose a field like Accounting or Law and how they plan to use those skills to support their community.
Describe your specific career path in detail.
The biggest mistake is providing references who only know you socially.
Winners instead use professors or employers who can vouch for their technical skills in Finance or Tech.
Get a letter from someone who has seen your work ethic in a professional setting.