Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) is a student support program at the University of Manitoba's I.H. Asper School of Business. It provides scholarships, bursaries, tutoring, and networking opportunities to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or professional graduate degree. IBEP administers awards on behalf of external donors and offers its own scholarships including a $15,000 renewable undergraduate scholarship. View Indigenous Business Education Partners's website for more information.
Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) serves as a dedicated funding and support portal for Indigenous students enrolled in business programs at the University of Manitoba. The program acts as both a direct scholarship provider and an administrator of external awards from corporate and community partners.
IBEP offers the Scholarship in Indigenous Business Education valued at $15,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. This major award supports Indigenous students who demonstrate academic promise and leadership potential. Additionally, IBEP facilitates awards on behalf of external scholarship providers including CIBC, CPA Manitoba, Tribal Councils Investment Group, and Vision Quest.
The program provides multiple bursary opportunities for students demonstrating financial need. These include entrance awards, international study awards for students participating in Asper's Exchange Program, and joint program admission awards.
IBEP hosts the annual Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards, celebrating outstanding Indigenous entrepreneurs in Manitoba. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales directly benefit IBEP students through scholarships and bursaries.
IBEP membership is open to all First Nations, Métis and Inuit students admitted to or intending to pursue a BComm(Hons) or graduate business degree at the Asper School. Application requirements include academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA for continuing students), full-time enrollment, and demonstrated leadership potential.