PwC Canada · National
PwC Canada Foundation Indigenous Student Awards
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students in their first or second year of accounting or related STEM and business 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 PwC Canada 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 starting your career in accounting or a related technical field. 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 PwC Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask PwC 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. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with PwC Canada 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 — study level
- Studying Accounting, Business/Commerce, Economics, Technology, Engineering, Science, Math — 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 thinking this is only for accountants.
Winners instead highlight how their degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or Economics prepares them for the professional services world.
Mention why your specific field of study interests you.
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic application without a mentor's input.
Winners instead ask a professor or advisor to review their goals.
Get a letter of support that speaks to your potential in your chosen field.