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The Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel Indigenous Scholarship and Bursary Award

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis)
Confirmation of enrollment in a business, finance, accounting, or finance-related program
Application submitted via the Indspire portal by August 1, November 1, or February 1

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students across Canada studying business, finance, or accounting.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Dixon Mitchell to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship or bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis student who is passionate about pursuing a career in the financial sector. 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 Dixon Mitchell how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Dixon Mitchell 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 Dixon Mitchell whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis) and are studying in Canada. You must be enrolled in any level of post-secondary study within the fields of business, finance, accounting, or other finance-related studies.

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

Studying Business, finance, accounting or finance related studies

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Personal Statement

Avoid listing your courses without explaining why you chose them.

Instead, connect your study of business or finance to how you plan to help your community.

Describe a specific goal you have for your career.

References

Avoid providing a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak to your aptitude for finance or your leadership within your Indigenous community.

Ask your professor or community leader to highlight your reliability.

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