Zurich Canada Indigenous Award

Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited

An award supporting Indigenous students in business-related programs at any level of study.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous Affiliation
Enrollment in a post-secondary program
Application submitted by one of the three deadlines: August 1, November 1, or February 1

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a business-related education, especially if you are specializing in insurance or risk management. 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 Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited 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 Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous Affiliation and be enrolled in any level of study. Priority is given based on three tiers: First preference goes to students in these specific programs: Seneca Polytechnic (Business – Insurance Diploma), Humber College (Insurance Management Post-Graduate Certificate or Bachelor of Commerce – Finance), Mohawk College (Business – Insurance Diploma), Centennial College (Insurance Management Post-Graduate Certificate), Conestoga College (Business – Insurance Diploma), Fanshawe College (Business – Insurance Diploma or Insurance & Rick Management Post Graduate Certificate), Wilfrid Laurier University (Bachelor of Business Administration), British Columbia Institute for Technology (General Insurance & Risk Management Diploma), Bow Valley College (Business Administration Insurance & Risk Management Diploma), MacEwan University (Insurance & Risk Management Diploma), and University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business (Bachelor of Commerce). Second preference is for students studying business in, or coming from, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, or Montreal. Third preference is for any student studying a business-related program.

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 college, undergraduate or certificate students

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in Business – Insurance Diploma, Insurance Management Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor of Commerce – Finance, Business – Insurance Diploma, Insurance Management Post Graduate Certificate, Business – Insurance Diploma, Business – Insurance Diploma, Insurance & Rick Management Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor of Business Administration, General Insurance & Risk Management Diploma, Business Administration Insurance & Risk Management Diploma, Insurance & Risk Management Diploma, Bachelor of Commerce or business

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

Program ChoiceAvoid assuming you can't apply if you aren't in a listed school. Instead, highlight how your specific business program aligns with the insurance and risk management focus of Zurich Canada.
SupportAvoid submitting a generic application. Instead, secure strong letters of support from your business faculty that emphasize your academic commitment and Indigenous leadership.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply in the earliest one possible to increase your visibility.

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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