CI Financial Future Leaders Award
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CI Financial Future Leaders Award · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 18, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding if you are an Indigenous student in your 3rd or 4th year of a business-related undergraduate program in the Greater Toronto Area.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact CI Financial Future Leaders Award 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 are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in business, finance, or human resources while living and studying in the Greater Toronto Area. You have three different 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 an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask CI Financial Future Leaders Award how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask CI Financial Future Leaders Award 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 CI Financial Future Leaders Award 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 submitting a generic business essay.
Winners instead highlight specific interests in Finance or Human Resources and connect their studies to their community goals.
Mention exactly how your degree will help you lead in your field.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead provide letters from professors or business mentors who can vouch for your academic performance in your 3rd or 4th year of study.
The biggest mistake is waiting until the final deadline.
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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