BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Award

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding supporting Indigenous students in any post-secondary program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact BMO Capital Markets 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 First Nation, Inuit, or Métis and have strong educational ambitions but limited opportunities to reach them. You have three 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 Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask BMO Capital Markets how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BMO Capital Markets 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 BMO Capital Markets whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying Commerce, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuaries, Engineering, Master of Business Administration — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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