Cree Nation Government · National
Grand Chief Billy Diamond Scholarship
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a scholarship supporting Indigenous students in Canadian business, commerce, management, or leadership programs. 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 Cree Nation Government 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 an Indigenous student pursuing a career in business or organizational leadership. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Cree Nation Government's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. 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. 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
- Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
- Studying Business, Commerce, Management, Leadership — 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 listing titles without explaining your impact.
Winners instead describe exactly how they led a team or project to a specific result.
Detail a time you organized a group or managed a budget to show your leadership potential.
The biggest mistake is providing generic character references.
Winners instead use referees who can speak specifically to their business acumen or community involvement.
Ask a professor or manager to highlight your reliability and professional growth.