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CI Financial Future Leaders Award

For Indigenous students in the 3rd or 4th year of a business degree in the Greater Toronto Area.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in the 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate program
Proof of study in a business-related field (e.g., Finance, Human Resources)
Verification of residency or study in the Greater Toronto Area

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Indspire (the organization that administers this 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. 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 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.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must have any Indigenous affiliation and be currently enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate program. Your studies must be in business-related fields, such as Finance or Human Resources. Additionally, you must be located in the Greater Toronto Area.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Open to undergraduate students
Resident of Ontario
Studying Business related fields, Human Resources or Finance

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Academic Focus

Avoid submitting a generic business essay.

Instead, highlight specific interests in Finance or Human Resources and connect your studies to your community goals.

Mention exactly how your degree will help you lead in your field.

References

Avoid using a general character reference.

Instead, provide letters from professors or business mentors who can vouch for your academic performance in your 3rd or 4th year of study.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

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