Setsuné Beauty Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Program of study (especially if in Business, Graphic Design, or Chemical Technology)

About this award

You can receive one of two scholarships, with a total of $5,000 divided amongst these two scholarships each year. 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 and aspiring entrepreneur who wants to create positive change in your community. 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 Setsuné Beauty how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Setsuné Beauty how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Setsuné Beauty 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 Setsuné Beauty whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation to apply. Priority will be given to Cold Lake First Nations students pursuing a 4-year Business degree program. There is a strong preference for students enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration, and a general preference for bachelor's degree students. Second preference will be given to students enrolled in a Business Administration Diploma, Graphic Design, or Chemical Technology program. Overall preference is given to those from Cold Lake First Nations.

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 certificate or undergraduate students

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

• EntrepreneurshipAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, show how you will use your education to build businesses that help your community. Describe a specific problem in your hometown you want to solve.
• SupportAvoid providing generic character references. Instead, use referees who can speak to your leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Ask a community leader or former boss to highlight your initiative.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference categories. Instead, emphasize your connection to Cold Lake First Nations or your enrollment in a business degree if you fit those profiles. Be explicit about how you match the priority criteria.
• RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 goes to one person. Keep in mind the money is divided among two people, meaning you are likely competing for $2,500. Budget your school year based on that amount rather than the total fund.

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