EY Canada · National
EY Indigenous Futures Award
About this award
Get renewable funding for your post-secondary education if you are an Indigenous student—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 EY Canada 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 identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a post-secondary education to help build a brighter future for your community. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask EY Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask EY Canada 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. This award is renewable, providing the potential to be continued throughout your post-secondary career. Since renewal conditions aren't listed, confirm with EY Canada what you need to maintain to keep the funding each year. 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 Indigenous Languages, Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics — 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 ignoring the specific priorities of the funder.
Winners instead highlight how their studies in Indigenous Languages or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) will bring value back to their community.
Mention your specific goals for your field of study.
The biggest mistake is providing generic references.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their Indigenous identity and their commitment to their community's future.
Ensure your references provide concrete examples of your leadership.