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Grand Chief Billy Diamond Scholarship

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

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Cree Nation Government

Administered by

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution
Proof of enrollment in a Bachelor or Master program
Verification that your program is in business, commerce, management, or leadership

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — 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 own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

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

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Leadership

Avoid 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.

References

Avoid using a generic teacher who barely knows you.

Instead, use mentors or community leaders who can speak to your character and leadership potential.

Provide a referee who has seen you handle responsibility.

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