Rise-Axxcelus Bursary for Indigenous Students

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for one of two annual bursaries for Indigenous students from Alberta or British Columbia.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Rise Consulting Ltd. 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 from Western Canada pursuing studies in specialized fields like Indigenous Law, Finance, or Sustainability. You have three 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, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Rise Consulting Ltd. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They distribute this to two students annually. Ask Rise Consulting Ltd. 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 Rise Consulting Ltd. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Resident of AB, BC — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying Indigenous History, Indigenous Language, Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Law, Economics, Finance, Sustainability — 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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