Grand Chief Billy Diamond Scholarship

Cree Nation Government

For Indigenous students in any year of a business, commerce, management or leadership degree.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Graduate, Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution
Enrollment in a Bachelor or Master program
Program is in business, commerce, management, or leadership

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Cree Nation Government 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 or leadership and want to honor the legacy of Grand Chief Billy Diamond. 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 Cree Nation Government how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Cree Nation Government 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 Cree Nation Government whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. You must be enrolled in any year of a Bachelor or Master program. Your field of study must be business, commerce, management, and/or leadership.

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 graduate or undergraduate students
Studying Business, Commerce, Management or Leadership

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

LeadershipAvoid listing titles without explaining your impact. Instead, describe exactly how you led a team or organized a project to improve your community. Give a concrete example of a time you took initiative.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline to apply. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply in the earliest one possible to get your funding sorted sooner.
RealismAvoid assuming this is the only source of funding. Because this award targets a specific field of study, you should also look for general Indigenous bursaries that allow any program of study to maximize your total aid.

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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