CIBC NIEEF Scholarships

Cando

For annual funding available to Indigenous students in business, economics, or natural resource programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Certificate, Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a qualifying program (Business Administration/Economics, Business Finance, Business Management, Natural Resources, or CED)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Cando (the organization managing these funds) 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 are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in business management, economics, or natural resource development. 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 application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Cando how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Cando 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 for most variants, though one specific version of this award is only available to you once. If you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Cando whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You can qualify under three different categories: as a first-year student entering a four-year degree, as a student in a two-year diploma program, or as a student in any year of a two-year diploma or four-year degree. Your program of study must be in Business Administration/Economics, Business Finance, Business Management, Natural Resources, or Community Economic Development (CED). While open to all qualified students, preference will be given to those enrolled in CANDO's accredited institutions: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, Algoma University, Nunavut Arctic College, Aurora College, Cape Breton University, University of Lethbridge, University College of the North, and University of Winnipeg.

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 certificate or undergraduate students
Studying Business Administration/Economics, Business Finance, Business Management, Natural Resources, Community Economic Development or CED

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

Institutional TiesMany applicants ignore the preference for accredited schools. If you attend one of the named institutions like Algoma or Aurora College, make sure this is prominent in your application so the reviewers see you meet the priority criteria.
StrategySince there are three deadlines (August, November, and February), do not wait until the final one. Applying in the earlier windows may increase your chances if funds are distributed as applications arrive.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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