BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Award
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BMO Capital Markets · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for scholarship support and potential summer internships if you are an Indigenous student 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. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student with big educational ambitions but limited financial 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 application 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.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is assuming you must be in business to win.
Winners instead highlight their ambitions even in non-business fields, though you should explicitly connect your goals to the preference areas like math or engineering if they apply to you.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic reference.
Winners instead secure letters that prove they have "great promise" despite having "limited opportunities," giving the committee a clear picture of your resilience.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track which one best aligns with your enrollment status or financial need.
How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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