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Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support
Support for Indigenous business students
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous students in the Asper School of Business with tutoring, networking, and access to bursaries and scholarships. It includes a $15,000 renewable scholarship for eligible undergraduate students, along with awards, support services, and events.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Indigenous business education support services.
- Tutoring and academic support.
- Scholarships, bursaries, and awards.
- Networking and career events.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Academic transcript
- Letter of offer into the Asper School of Business
- One reference letter
- Proof of Indigenous ancestry
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations students.
- Métis students.
- Inuit students.
- Undergraduate students in the I.H. Asper School of Business.
- Students admitted to the Asper MBA program.
Eligible geographic areas
- University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Selection criteria
- Academic achievement.
- Leadership potential.
- Academic promise.
- Interview performance for shortlisted candidates.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the online form or use the undergraduate or graduate PDF application.
- Provide the requested personal, education, and goal information.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Attach the transcript, offer letter, and reference letter.
- Provide proof of ancestry to IBEP staff.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email, mail, fax, or drop off the application to IBEP at the University of Manitoba.
- Email is preferred.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview.
- Selection is based on the interview and eligibility requirements.
Additional information
- Membership is subject to annual review.
- Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher for continued membership.
- Shortlisted scholarship candidates are invited to an interview.
- The scholarship terms are subject to change.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support Program
What is the Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support?
This program supports Indigenous students in the Asper School of Business with tutoring, networking, and access to bursaries and scholarships. It includes a $15,000 renewable scholarship for eligible undergraduate students, along with awards, support services, and events.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support program, you must:
Indigenous student in Asper
IBEP member
Full-time enrolment required
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support?
Indigenous business education support services.
Tutoring and academic support.
Scholarships, bursaries, and awards.
Networking and career events.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support?
You can contact Indigenous Business Education Partners by email at ibep@umanitoba.ca or by phone at 204-474-7401.
Where is the Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support available?
The Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Business Education Partners — Student Awards and Support is a Other Support