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Giant Tiger Award for Indigenous Students

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a Business or Business-related program
Proof of attendance at a Canadian post-secondary institution

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students in business programs across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Giant Tiger 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 and want to support your educational journey. 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 the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Giant Tiger how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Giant Tiger 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 Giant Tiger whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution across Canada. You must be enrolled in a Business or Business-related program at any level of study. While open to all, preference will be given to you if your home community is in Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.

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

Studying Business or Business related program

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

Program Choice

Avoid being too vague about your studies.

Instead, clearly explain how your specific courses fit the definition of a Business or Business-related program.

List your exact major and a few key courses to prove the match.

Support

Avoid providing generic references.

Instead, use referees who can speak specifically to your leadership within your Indigenous community or your aptitude for business.

Ensure your referees provide concrete examples of your strengths.

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