Citibank · National
Citi Canada Award for Indigenous Students
About this award
Win one of two annual awards for Indigenous students in their second year of a business program in the GTA — 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 Citibank to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, 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 or economics while living or studying in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). 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 Citibank's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the basic requirements — ask Citibank how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Citibank 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 Citibank 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 — study level
- Studying Business, Commerce, Economics — 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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the funds will cover their tuition or books.
List your specific gaps in funding to prove your need.
The biggest mistake is assuming an 80 per cent average is enough.
Winners instead highlight their specific achievements and growth in their first year of study.
Attach a current transcript to prove your average immediately.