TD Business Leadership Scholarship

Calgary Foundation

$7,000 for Black Canadian students entering their second year or beyond of a business degree or diploma.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value
$7,000
Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Level
Certificate, Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta

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What you will need

  • Proof of Black Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Proof of enrollment in a full-time undergraduate Commerce or Business Administration degree or diploma program (second year or beyond)
  • Community and business involvement
  • Leadership experience
  • One letter of reference from a business or community leader

About this award

You can receive one award of $7,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Black Canadian leader who has balanced your business studies with active involvement in your community. Applications closed on June 1, 2026. Ask Calgary Foundation whether a new window has opened before you plan around this award. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if this is handled as a direct payment to your school or if there are other steps you need to take. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Black Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be entering your second year or beyond of a full-time undergraduate Commerce or Business Administration degree or diploma program. Regarding your location, you must either be attending a Calgary post-secondary institution or have graduated from a high school in Airdrie, Diamond Valley, Calgary, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, Springbank, or Strathmore while attending any Canadian post-secondary institution. You also need to show good academic standing with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%. Finally, you must demonstrate leadership experience and involvement in both business and your community.

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.

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Open to certificate or undergraduate students
  • Resident of Alberta
  • Studying Commerce or Business Administration

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

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

  2. Ask for reference letters2 weeks

    Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

  3. This round closed on June 1, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • LeadershipAvoid simply listing your titles. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on others and the results of your initiatives. Give a concrete example of a project you led from start to finish.
  • ReferencesAvoid providing a generic teacher reference. Instead, secure a letter from a recognized business or community leader who can vouch for your professional growth. Ensure your referee speaks specifically to your leadership skills, not just your attendance.
  • StrategyAvoid treating this like a general bursary. Instead, lean heavily into the "Business Leadership" theme of the award. Tailor your application to show how your community work aligns with business principles like management, strategy, or entrepreneurship.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on June 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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