T.E. Investment Counsel Award

Annual award for Indigenous students in post-secondary studies with demonstrated financial need. Rounds close August 1, November 1 and February 1.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Graduate, Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada (preference for MBA students or 3rd or 4th year undergraduate students)

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Demonstrated financial need
Enrollment at a post-secondary institution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact T.E. Investment Counsel 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 attending a post-secondary institution and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. 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 Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask T.E. Investment Counsel how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask T.E. Investment Counsel 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 T.E. Investment Counsel whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation and be attending a post-secondary institution. You must also have demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to students in their 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate studies or those in an MBA (Master of Business Administration — a professional graduate degree in business management) program. There is also a preference for students studying business, finance, accounting, or other finance-related fields.

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 graduate or undergraduate students

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in business, finance or accounting

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
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 clear breakdown of your expenses versus income and use specific examples of how the funding closes your budget gap.
SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, secure letters from mentors or professors who can specifically vouch for your academic persistence and community involvement.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the preferences. Since this award favors business and finance students in their later years of study, highlight any specific coursework or internships in those fields to match the funder's priorities.
RealismAvoid treating this as a guaranteed grant. Because it is distributed annually based on financial need and specific program preferences, treat it as a helpful supplement rather than your primary source of tuition.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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FundMyCourse.ca · checked Aug 31, 2026