Rise Consulting Ltd. · National
Rise-Axxcelus Bursary for Indigenous Students
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for one of two annual bursaries for Indigenous students from Alberta or British Columbia. 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 Rise Consulting Ltd. to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, 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 from Western Canada focusing your studies on either Indigenous systems and history or the world of finance and sustainability. 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 Rise Consulting Ltd. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They distribute this award annually to two Indigenous students. Ask Rise Consulting Ltd. 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 Rise Consulting Ltd. 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
- Resident of AB, BC — provincial eligibility
- Studying Indigenous History, Indigenous Language, Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Law, Economics, Finance, Sustainability — 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 writing a generic essay about why you want a degree.
Winners instead explain exactly how their specific program—like Indigenous Law or Sustainability—will help them contribute to reconciliation or their community.
Detail your specific career goals in these fields.
The biggest mistake is providing a general character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their connection to Alberta or British Columbia and their commitment to their field of study.
Get a letter from a professor or community leader who knows your work ethic.