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BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Award

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis)
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary program

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding supporting Indigenous students in any post-secondary program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact BMO Capital Markets to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis and have strong educational ambitions but limited opportunities to reach them. 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 Indspire portal. 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.

Who qualifies

You can apply regardless of your level of study or your specific Indigenous affiliation. While you can be enrolled in any post secondary field of study, you will have a better chance if you are studying Commerce, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuaries, Engineering, a Master of Business Administration (MBA — a postgraduate degree in business management), or other business-related programs.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Studying Commerce, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuaries, Engineering or Master of Business Administration

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Field of Study

Avoid assuming you cannot apply if you aren't in business.

Instead, highlight how your specific program connects to your goals, though you should emphasize any ties to commerce or engineering if you have you.

Support

Avoid submitting a generic application.

Instead, provide strong references that prove you have "great promise" despite having limited opportunities.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Because there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply in the earliest cycle possible to increase your visibility.

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