Sagard Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in a Finance, Investments, Human Resources, Investor Relations, or Marketing program
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ Community involvement and contribution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Sagard Holdings 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 pursuing a career in the investment profession, specifically within finance, human resources, investor relations, or marketing. 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 Sagard Holdings how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They prioritize students with demonstrated financial need, though they also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask Sagard Holdings 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 Sagard Holdings whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, such as a College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program. You must be enrolled in a program related to Finance and Investments, Human Resources, Investor Relations, or Marketing. While open to all qualified students, first preference will be given to those who are from or studying in Quebec and Ontario.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
• ✓ Studying Finance and Investments, Human Resources, Investor Relations or Marketing

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your costs and gaps. List your specific tuition balance and living expenses to prove why this funding is necessary for you.
• SupportAvoid using a generic reference letter. Instead, secure letters from mentors or community leaders who can speak to your specific contributions to the community. Ask your referee to give a concrete example of how you've helped others.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the three separate deadlines. Instead, treat each window as a fresh opportunity to refine your application based on your current academic progress. Submit your materials well before the August 1, November 1, or February 1 dates to avoid technical glitches.
• RealismAvoid assuming a guarantee because you fit the identity profile. Instead, recognize that financial need is the primary factor. Be honest about your finances but emphasize your ambition to enter the investment profession.

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