The Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Awards 2024

The Business Council of Manitoba’s mission, is to make Manitoba a preferred place to live, work and invest through community development and equality of opportunity for all Manitobans.The Business Council of Manitoba’s Indigenous Education Awards Program was established by the Business Council of Manitoba in 2001.  Over the years, the program has partnered with the governments of Canada, Manitoba, and The Winnipeg Foundation to provide over 2,600 awards totaling more than $6.8 million to Indigenous students.

The Business Council is committed to assist in providing opportunities for Indigenous Manitobans to achieve a post-secondary education and contribute to moving our province forward toward a better future.We believe that education is an important component in personal development and provides opportunity for individuals to become leaders and role models in our communities. Through our Award program, we offer financial support to Indigenous students who attend one of the recognized post-secondary educational institutions in Manitoba to pursue the career goals of their choice. Our Awards consist of a financial contribution to Award recipients to assist with the costs in attending a post-secondary educational institution.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 31, 2024
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorBusiness Council of Manitoba
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Through our Award program, we offer financial support to Indigenous students who attend one of the recognized post-secondary educational institutions in Manitoba to pursue the career goals of their choice. Our Awards consist of a financial contribution to Award recipients to assist with the costs in attending a post-secondary educational institution

Requirements

If you are of Indigenous ancestry, you are eligible to apply for a Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Award provided you meet the following criteria:

• You are a citizen of Canada and permanent resident of Manitoba, having resided in Manitoba for the last 12 months 
• You plan to attend one of the recognized post-secondary educational institutions in Manitoba in the upcoming year in any discipline (trades, business, science, general studies, etc.)
• You plan to maintain a full time minimum 60% course load
• You are in need of financial assistance

If you are receiving funding from other sources, you may still apply for this Award to cover additional costs.

Interview Dates and Process

If you are eligible to apply for a Business Council of Manitoba Indigenous Education Award for your upcoming year of study, please complete an application form and attach the following:

• copy of your Treaty; Metis; Inuit; card
• résume
• copy of your most recent transcript or academic history
• essay approximately one page in length (see application for details)

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Business Council of Manitoba on businesscouncil.mb.ca to apply