BMO Capital Markets · National
BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Award
About this award
Get scholarship support or a summer internship if you are an Indigenous student in any post-secondary program — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. 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 BMO Capital Markets to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis and have big educational ambitions but limited opportunities to reach them. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check BMO Capital Markets's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask BMO Capital Markets how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BMO Capital Markets 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 BMO Capital Markets 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, Graduate — study level
- Studying Commerce, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuaries, Engineering, Master of Business Administration — 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 assuming you cannot apply because you aren't in business.
Winners instead highlight how their specific program—even in arts or humanities—connects to their long-term goals.
Clearly explain why your chosen field of study matters to your community.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic application without mentioning your heritage.
Winners instead provide specific details about their Indigenous affiliation and how it shapes their perspective.
Use your personal history to show why you are a fit for this partnership with Indspire.