BMO Stephen Fay Indigenous Business

What you will need

• ✓ Submit your application through the First Nations University of Canada scholarship portal at https://fnuniv.awardspring.ca/AS/public-scholarships

About this award

You can receive $2,500 from this award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. It is part of an annual $100,000 scholarship fund created by BMO (Bank of Montreal) Financial Group. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who wants to build a career in business. You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask First Nations University of Canada how and when you will hear back—whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published—ask First Nations University of Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask First Nations University of Canada 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 First Nations University of Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student. This award is designed to help you pursue a post-secondary education and specifically encourages you to pursue a career in business.

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

• ✓ Open to post-secondary students
• ✓ Resident of Saskatchewan
• ✓ Studying business

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Business GoalsAvoid writing a generic statement about wanting a degree. Instead, explain why a career in business interests you and how this funding helps you reach that goal. Describe one specific business sector you want to enter.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of funding you need. Instead, look for other bursaries at First Nations University of Canada to stack with this $2,500 award. Create a spreadsheet of all deadlines to stay organized.

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