CIBC NIEEF Scholarships

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for annual funding for Indigenous students in business, economics, or natural resource programs.

The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact Cando (the Council of Aboriginal Nation Development Organization) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. For those receiving the general award, you will receive the CANDO funds and the matched funds, though this specific award is only available to you once. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in business management, finance, economics, or managing natural resources. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Cando's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Cando how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Cando 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 — because you are only eligible for this specific award once, you cannot renew it, but confirm with Cando if other funding options exist for later years.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, Diploma — study level
• ✓ Studying Business Administration/Economics, Business Finance, Business Management, Natural Resources, Community Economic Development, CED — 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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