Deloitte · National
Deloitte Indigenous Business Student Awards
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual award supporting Indigenous students in post-secondary education, especially those in business, finance, or accounting. 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 Deloitte to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship or 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 from across Canada who is pursuing a post-secondary education and wants to build a career in professional services. 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 Deloitte how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Deloitte 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 Deloitte 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
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying business administration, finance, accounting — 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 thinking you can only apply if you are in a business degree.
Winners instead highlight how their specific program of study connects to the professional services world, even if they aren't in the preferred business, finance, or accounting streams.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or professors who can specifically speak to their Indigenous identity and academic goals.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline of the year.
Since there are three deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should apply for the earliest one possible to increase your chances of securing funds before the annual pool is exhausted.