Bursaries

Bursaries

Bursaries are available to students attending university or college as a full-time student in an academic program such as Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Commerce and/or other finance related programs.

2022-2023 Bursary Program

All bursaries are valued at $1,000 each. 

All applicants are advised to explore all other possible sources of revenue to complement any award received from ILC. Students are eligible to be awarded more than one bursary, however not in the same school year. The bursaries allocated must be used for the program of study and the 2022-2023 academic year.

Complimentary membership to AFOA Canada will also be given to students that receive bursaries who do not already have a membership.

Please review the guidelines and application for eligibility requirements.

Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

  • All applicants will be considered, however preference will be given to those with Indigenous ancestry.
  • Attending a post-secondary school as a full-time student (proof of enrollment/acceptance required.)
  • Academic Programs include: Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Commerce and/or other finance-related programs, such as the AFOA Canada Certified Aboriginal Financial Management (CAFM) Program.
  • Financial need will be a consideration

Submission Requirements

All application packages must include:

  • A completed application form.
  • A letter of personal introduction (see application for details.)
  • A copy of official transcripts from your current or most recent academic program.
  • Proof of enrollment indicating applicant is registered in the academic year for which they are applying. Time frame must coincide with the application.
  • Verification of current tuition and fees.
  • A letter from your Band, Post-Secondary Education Office or Support Organization indicating if you are or are not being sponsored for the academic year.

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. Review the General Regulations for the Scholarship & Bursary programs.
  2. Review the eligibility criteria and submission requirements.
  3. Complete an application form and submit it, along with the additional required documents, in one of four ways listed below. Keep a copy of the application package for your personal records.
  4. The ILC Selection Review Committee will review applications that have been submitted in full and on time.
  5. All applicants, successful or otherwise, will be notified of the ILC Selection Review Committee’s decision regarding their application.

How to Apply

The bursary program is now closed to applications.