EthicInvest · National
EthicInvest Emerging Indigenous Leaders Award
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an award supporting female-identifying Indigenous students in business, finance, or commerce studying in Vancouver or on Vancouver Island. 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 EthicInvest to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a female-identifying Indigenous leader who wants to bring financial literacy back to your community. 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 — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask EthicInvest how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask EthicInvest 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 EthicInvest 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, Finance, Commerce — 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 focusing only on your grades.
Winners instead talk about how they will use their education to help their community with financial literacy.
Describe exactly how you plan to be a "homegrown" leader for others.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their leadership and their connection to their Indigenous community.
Get a letter from someone who has seen you lead others.