BMO Financial Group · National
Jamieson BMO Financial Group Aboriginal Awards
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to support your full-time undergraduate or graduate studies if you are an Indigenous youth in Canada.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact BMO Financial Group 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 youth across Canada who is active in your community and pursuing higher education. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask BMO Financial Group how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BMO Financial Group 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 BMO Financial Group whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
- Studying business, engineering, mathematics, technology, science — 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 your volunteer hours as a simple list.
Winners instead tell stories about the impact they had on their Indigenous community.
Describe a specific project where you helped others to show your involvement.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak specifically to their academic achievement and merit.
Ask a teacher or community leader to highlight your growth and leadership skills.