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Indigenous student bursaries

Helping Indigenous business students thrive. We’re investing in future Indigenous business leaders with bursaries that support Indigenous students enrolled in post-secondary studies. 

Every year, ACU awards four $2,000 bursaries annually to students of Indigenous ancestry who are enrolled in a minimum of three courses at a post-secondary business-related program or already studying in a business-related program at a post-secondary institution in Manitoba. 

Application is now closed for the 2026 program. Check back for the 2027 application date coming soon. 
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Applications are now open for the 2027-2028 school year.

Application close on February 28, 2027.  

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Applications submitted outside of this window will not be considered.
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What are the eligibility requirements

We invite Indigenous students studying a post-secondary business-related program, who meet the following criteria to apply:

  • Indigenous ancestry
  • Enrolled in a post-secondary business program in Manitoba (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Hospitality, Human Resources, Technology, etc.)
  • Taking a minimum of three courses
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Involved in the community

How are successful applicants notified?

Successful applicants will be contacted in spring by the selection committee.

If you are not contacted, we encourage applicants to re-apply in following years. Previous applicants and recipients of an ACU Indigenous student bursary are eligible to re-apply. Priority will be given to first time applicants.

When do successful applicants receive the bursary funds?

An ACU representative will contact successful applicants to make financial arrangements.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Please contact: sponsorships@acu.ca

Why does ACU award bursaries to Indigenous Students?

Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU) values Diversity and Inclusion and seeks to create a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

Who is part of the selection committee?

ACU’s selection committee’s role is to ensure a fair and impartial selection process for the Indigenous Student Bursaries awards. The committee includes employee representatives from our Values-based Banking department, and the Indigenous Leadership Circle. The committee is responsible for reviewing applications and choosing recipients for bursary awards based on criterion such as financial need, academic merit, and alignment with ACU’s commitment to reconciliation and values-based banking. 

ACU is committed to reconciliation

Assiniboine Credit Union is dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation, supporting Indigenous communities through cultural respect, partnerships and financial inclusion.

Through our commitment to the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord and by responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action — #92, in particular — ACU is working to ensure that Indigenous Peoples have equitable access to jobs, training and educational opportunities in the corporate sector.

In response to Call to Action #92, ACU is committed to:

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Providing equitable access to education and training opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.

This includes helping ensure Indigenous students can pursue careers in business and finance. 

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Fostering respectful relationships and meaningful consultation.

We work in partnership with Indigenous communities to support economic empowerment and self-determination.

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Promoting long-term, sustainable economic opportunities.

Through bursaries and other initiatives, ACU supports pathways to Indigenous leadership in the corporate and financial sectors.

ACU is committed to reconciliation.

Read more about reconciliation.