The Ron Jamieson BMO Financial Group Aboriginal Awards

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to support your full-time undergraduate or graduate studies.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact BMO Financial Group 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 youth in Canada who is balancing your academic goals with a deep commitment to your community. 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, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published in detail, but winners are chosen based on your financial need, your involvement in your Indigenous community, your grades, and other measures of merit. Ask BMO Financial Group how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask BMO Financial Group 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 BMO Financial Group whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying business, engineering, mathematics, technology, science — 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

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   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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