CG · National
CG
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding toward your undergraduate Business or STEM degree if you are an Indigenous student living in BC, AB, ON, or QC.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact CG (Canaccord Genuity — a financial services firm specializing in wealth management and capital markets) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a degree in a technical or business field. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask CG how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask CG 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 CG whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Resident of ON, AB, BC, QC — provincial eligibility
- Studying Business, STEM — 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 personal statement.
Winners instead highlight exactly why they chose a Business or STEM degree and how it connects to their community goals.
Mention a specific project or class that excites you.
The biggest mistake is using a general teacher who barely knows you.
Winners instead use a mentor or professor who can speak to your specific strengths in your field of study.
Provide a reference who can vouch for your persistence.