T.E. Investment Counsel · National
T.E. Investment Counsel Award
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual award for Indigenous students with financial need, especially those in business or finance. 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 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 who has a clear financial need and is pursuing a degree in a professional field like business or accounting. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. 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 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. 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, Post Secondary — study level
- Studying MBA, business, finance, accounting — 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 simply stating you need money without proof.
Winners instead provide a detailed budget or a letter from a financial officer showing exactly why the funds are needed to continue their studies.
Many students provide generic character references.
Winners instead secure letters from professors in the business or finance departments who can vouch for their academic potential and professional goals.
Don't wait until the final deadline.
Since there are three dates (August 1, November 1, and February 1), applying for the earliest one you are eligible for may put you ahead of the crowd.