McDonald’s Indigenous Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment in a Business program
• ✓ Documentation of financial need
• ✓ Proof of attendance at a Canadian post-secondary institution (College, University, Technical College, or Apprenticeship Program)

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in Business programs across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, 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 can show that you need financial help to finish your studies. 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 McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited 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 McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be enrolled in a Business program. While demonstrated financial need is the main factor the committee looks for, they may also consider your academic performance and how much you contribute to your community.

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

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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