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SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY
INFORMATION
This is not an
exhaustive list. There is much more
information available once you start looking.
Scholarships
are based on academic excellence.
Bursaries
are non-repayable grants awarded primarily on the
basis of need.
GENERAL INFO
Post-Secondary
Aboriginal Contacts
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This site gives an Aboriginal Education contact
for each college or university in BC. Each
coordinator will be able to give information
about scholarships/bursaries available form their
institution.
Post-Secondary
Institutions
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Links to all BC colleges and universities on the
SD#91 website.
LINKS RE
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
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Aboriginal scholarships programs and bursary
guide.
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Canada's most comprehensive scholarship portal.
Search through the extensive database to find
scholarships, student awards, bursaries and
grants. You'll also find information about
student loans, applications and budget planning.
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A guide to provide Aboriginal students with a
valuable tool to facilitate their pursuit of post-secondary
studies. The guide includes more than 400 awards,
totaling more than $2 million.
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Financing Your Education Links to information
about: Scholarships, Grants, Bursaries, Loans,
Fellowships and Awards Student Awards Inc. - A
list of privately administered and sponsored
scholarships for post-secondary students.
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Canadian Aboriginal scholarships, bursaries, and
grants listings provided by the Aboriginal
Connections directory.
SPECIFIC
SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES FOR ABORIGINAL STUDENTS
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The Alliance Pipeline Aboriginal Student Awards
Program provides aboriginal students with
financial assistance to pursue post-secondary
education and prepare them for employment in the
oil and gas industry. The award is for a one year
period and will cover the cost of tuition, books
and supplies to a maximum of $4,000 per academic
year. Open to residents of British Columbia,
Alberta or Saskatchewan and enrolled in, or have
applied to, a technical school, college or
university in a program relevant to the oil and
gas industry.
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The establishment of the Aboriginal Veterans
Scholarship Trust will forever enshrine the
contributions made by Aboriginal veterans in the
defense of Canada. Under the management of the
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation,
interest from the trust will provide Aboriginal
youth with the opportunity to pursue a university
education in all areas related to economic
development and self-government.
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Launched in 1992 to assist Aboriginal students
achieve post secondary education, and provide an
opportunity for Royal Bank to strengthen its
relationship with the Native community. All
status Indians, non-status Indians, Inuit, or
Metis are eligible to apply. Each year, five
students will receive $4,000.00 annually for
their education expenses, to a maximum of four
years at university or two years at college, in
disciplines related (but not restricted) to the
Financial Industry. To be eligible applications
must be received at Royal Bank by January 31st of
each year. (Royal Bank Plaza, 11th
Floor, North Tower, 200 Bay Street, Toronto,
Ontario M5J 2J5)
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Canadian National Railways offers five
scholarships of $1,500 to Aboriginal students
enrolled full-time in a college or university
program. Students must have a good academic
record and intend to prepare for a career in the
transportation industry. Deadline: June 30.
(Manager, Employment Equity, Canadian National, P.O.
Box 8100, Montreal, Quebec, H3C 3N4)
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Eight Xerox Aboriginal Scholarships, each worth $3,000,
will be awarded to Aboriginal students enrolled
in post-secondary school programs related to the
information technology industry. Each
scholarship is awarded for one year. For award
recipients to continue to receive an annual
scholarship after the first year, they must
reapply annually to a maximum of four years for
Canadian university programs and three years for
Canadian community college programs. (Contributions
Administrator, Corporate Affairs, Xerox Canada,
Ltd., 5650 Yonge Street, North York, OntarioM2M 4G7
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The CanWest Global System Broadcasters of the
Future Awards are a series of scholarship,
internship and mentorship programs designed to
encourage and aid talented and enthusiastic
Canadians in establishing or furthering careers
in the Canadian broadcast industry. These annual
internships offer an Aboriginal Canadian a
challenging opportunity to work in private
television, in pursuit of a career in
broadcasting. The award recipient is placed in a
four-month internship program at either the
Global Television Network in Don Mills (Toronto),
Ontario, or STV-Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan,
where the recipient will be paid on a salary
basis for the summer.
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Open to Aboriginal students pursuing studies
leading to a degree, diploma or certificate in
Engineering, Geology/geophysics, Commerce,
Computer science, Technology or Administrative
studies. One annual award of $2,000. Based
on academic achievement and financial need.
Application Deadline: August 31 of each year. (Aboriginal
Scholarship Program, Human Resources Department,
Home Oil Company Ltd., 1600 Home Oil Tower, 324 8th
Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2Z5)
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Four new bursaries of $3,000 each are made
available yearly to Inuit, Métis, Status Indian
or Non-Status Indian people in need of financial
assistance who have resided in British Columbia,
Alberta or Saskatchewan for at least one year
immediately before applying for the award. Most
programs leading to a degree or diploma at
recognized Canadian universities, technical
institutes or community colleges are eligible.
However, emphasis is placed on those programs
that prepare students for a career in the oil and
gas industry. Preference will be given to
applicants who have been admitted into post-secondary
programs. Award winners will be granted a bursary
until the completion of their program, i.e., two
years for a college/technical school diploma,
four years for a university degree, provided the
studies continue. Application Deadline: June 15
of each year. ( Native Affairs Coordinator, Husky
Oil, P.O. Box 6525, Station D, Calgary, Alberta T2P
3G7)
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For Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Métis
applicants enrolled in a post-secondary program
that is relevant to the petroleum industry and
leads to a diploma or degree. $3,500 for college
or technical training. $4,500 for university
training. A resident of British Columbia,
Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon or the Northwest
Territories for at least one year immediately
before applying for the award. Attending a
university, college or technical institute in
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the
Yukon or the Northwest Territories. Application
Deadline: June 15 of each year. (Native
Educational Awards Coordinator, Imperial Oil
Limited, 237 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P
0H6)
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The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
offers numerous awards for Aboriginal
students pursuing a post-secondary education.
In 2000-2001 alone, the National Aboriginal
Achievement Foundation provided 1.77 million to
Aboriginal students. (National Aboriginal
Achievement Foundation, 70 Yorkville Avenue,
Suite 33A, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B9)
Petro-Canada
Educational Awards Program For Native People
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Offered annually to full-time, post-secondary
students of Canadian Indian or Inuit ancestry
pursuing studies in disciplines applicable to the
oil and gas industry. Awards are based on
financial need, academic performance and
potential, the appropriateness of the discipline
of studies to industry, and future aspirations.
Up to five awards of a maximum of $5000.00. June
15. (Petro-Canada Native Education Awards,
P.O. Box 2844, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3E3)
CaNative Housing
Corporation Aboriginal Bursaries
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For graduate or undergraduate student of Native
Canadian Ancestry. Student must be able to
demonstrate involvement in the preservation of
traditional culture. Amount: $5000.00. Deadline:
January 15, 2000. (Native Student Services, 2-400
Students’ Union Building, University of
Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2J7)
Foundation
for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth –
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
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Aboriginal students who are Canadian Citizens
enrolled in a school located in Canada may apply.
Students must demonstrate serious interest in
furthering their educational and career
development. 52 bursaries of $750.00 each will be
awarded to high school students (from grade 9 and
up), aged 13 – 18. 40 scholarships of $2000.00
pr $2500.00 will be awarded to full time students
enrolled in college, university, or technical
institute. Sixteen of these scholarships
are available only to students enrolled in a
commerce or business administration program,
including MBA. Deadline: October 15. (Foundation
for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth, 204A St.
George Street, Coach House, Main Floor, Toronto,
Ontario M5R 2N5)
KPMG Aboriginal
Student Awards Program
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Canadian citizen; Status Indian, on-Status
Indian, Inuit, or Metis; full-time student who is
currently enrolled in, or has been accepted to, a
university or community college; pursuing studies
in business or accounting. Four awards of $2000.00
each. Deadline: June 30. (KPMG Aboriginal Student
Awards Program Coordinator, KPMG. 40 King Street
West, Suite 5400, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3Z2)
TD Financial
Group and First Nations Bank of Canada Aboriginal
Education Awards
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For those with Canadian resident status or non-status
Indian, Metis, or Inuit who are a full-time
student at a recognized Canadian post-secondary
institution. Pursuing a program relevant to the
banking industry such as business, economics,
computer science, math, and sciences In need of
financial assistance to further your educational
goals. Five awards of $1000.00 each. Deadline:
March 31. (Award Coordinator C/O Human
Resources Department, TD and First Nations Bank
of Canada, 201 Portage Avenue, Suite 222,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3N4)
Association of
First Nations Women Scholarship
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Scholarships are awarded twice a year; the first
award during the fall session of the academic
year and the second during the spring session of
the academic year. The successful applicants must
be of First Nations ancestry and be registered as
full-time students at a post-secondary
institution. (Association of First Nations
Women, #1 - 245 East Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V5T
1W4)
BCR Group of Companies Aboriginal
Scholarship Program
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Ten $500 scholarship bursaries are awarded
to Aboriginal students selected from the twenty-five
First Nations along the BC Rail system who have
completed one year of a full time post secondary
education. Successful applicants are those who
have demonstrated a good academic standing, a
balanced lifestyle, have excellent communication
skills, and be innovative. (BCR Group of
Companies, Aboriginal Relations, Community
Liaison , P.O. Box 8770, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 4X6)
Corbiere-Lavell/Two-Axe
Early Award
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The Native Women’s Association of Canada is
pleased to offer the above mentioned student
awards. Two awards valued at $1,000 each will be
awarded to two aboriginal women of the First
Nations/Metis descent. To be eligible for the
award you must be pursuing post-secondary
studies, or just completing your studies and have
demonstrated a commitment to improving the
situation of aboriginal women either politically,
culturally, economically or otherwise. (NWAC
Executive Council, Native Women’s
Association of Canada, 9 Melrose Avenue, Ottawa,
Ontario K1Y 1T8)
The Canada Trust
"Partnership For Youth" Scholarship
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The Canada Trust Scholarship is to financially
assist Aboriginal post-secondary students for
books, tuition or housing during the academic
year. Those eligible must be students or
returning students of Canada. Applicants must be
enrolled and accepted in a first, second or third
year college or university program. Consideration
will be given to those who are contributing to
their community by volunteering or providing a
leadership role for their peers.
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The purpose of this program is to assist B.C.
First Nations people in completing post-secondary
education. Upon application, a student bursary
will be considered for First Nations people
enrolled in recognized BC post-secondary
institutions. The size of the bursary will be
determined by need and will reflect the amount of
assistance received from other sources. The
maximum level of assistance is $700/year for
funded students and $2,000/year for non-funded
students. (Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs,
Manager, First Citizens’ Fund, Parliament
Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4)
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These are seven Memorial Awards at $2,000 each.
These awards are for First Nations citizens at
the post-secondary student level who have
completed at least one year of post-secondary
education and have demonstrated exceptional
academic abilities. Applicant must be of
Aboriginal ancestry and actively involved within
the First Nation community. (Assembly of First
Nations Resource Centre, Heroes of Our Time
Awards, 10th Floor-One Nicholas Street, Ottawa,
Ontario K1N 7B7)
Mungo Martin
Memorial Awards
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Ten to fifteen awards of $200 to $500 are given
annually, based on the number of successful
applicants. Applicants must be of First Nations
ancestry and a full-time student. Deadline is
August 1. (President, Mungo Martin Memorial
Awards Society, Box 883, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K
1T2)
Bill and Elsie
More First Nations Bursary
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Bursaries are available through the Bill and
Elsie More First Nations Bursary Fund of the
Vancouver Foundation to assist First Nations
students attending any university or college in
British Columbia. Approximately $1,000 is divided
among the successful candidates, and amounts are
based on need. (The Bill and Elsie More First
Nations, Bursary Fund, Attention: Dr. Art More c/o
Department of Educational Psychology, University
of B.C., 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z4)
United Native
Nations: Calverly Estate Scholarship Fund
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Applicants must be ACTIVE members of the United
Native Nations local in their area, or be active
in their individual community toward the
betterment of Aboriginal peoples. Applicants must
plan to use the scholarship funds for the purpose
of continuing their education, preferably with
the plans to work in the future for the
betterment of First Nations causes. Two $500 and
four $300 bursaries will be awarded per term.
Applicants must be non-status. Grants will be
made twice yearly: the second week of December
and the second week of August. (United Native
Nations, 8th floor, 736 Granville St.,Vancouver,
B.C. V6Z 1G3)
Baxter Corporation Jean Goodwill
Scholarship - Aboriginal Nurses Association Of
Canada
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To encourage nurses of Aboriginal ancestry who
intend to serve in isolated northern Aboriginal
communities by helping them obtain the
specialized knowledge they will require. Two
awards of $5,000 each. May be a student enrolled
in a bachelor-level nursing program. May also be
a student graduating from a registered nursing
course or a graduate nurse already serving in an
isolated community who has been accepted for
further study in: Community health nursing,
Outpost nursing or Midwifery. (Aboriginal Nurses
Association of Canada, 192 Bank Street, Ottawa,
Ontario K2P 1W8)
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To assist with private instruction, attending
special seminars, educational events, tuition and
expenses related to the applicant’s
education, including art supplies, costumes and
equipment. (Director of Education, Canadian
Native Arts Foundation, 70 Yorkville, Suite 33A,
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B9)
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To encourage and financially assist Aboriginal
people to pursue post-secondary education in
disciplines relevant to BC Hydro and, where
possible, to provide recipients with work
experience. Scholarships are offered to
individuals who are status/non-status Indians,
Inuit or Metis who are residents of BC and who
plan to enrol in or who are attending a public
post-secondary institution in any field of study.
(BC Hydro, Outreach Programs – Scholarships,
16th Floor, 333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B
5R3)
CMA
Special Bursary For Aboriginal Medical Students
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To help address inequalities in the health status
of Canada’s Aboriginal people and provide
financial support during medical training.
Provides a maximum of $4,000 per academic year to
each successful applicant. Bursary recipients
also receive membership in the CMA, the relevant
provincial/territorial division of CMA and the
Native Physicians Association in Canada. (Co-ordinator,
Special Bursary Program for Aboriginal Medical
Students, Canadian Medical Association, 1867 Alta
Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3Y6)
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One scholarship of $4,000 for a Native person
studying journalism. (Manager of Human Resources,
Canadian Press, 36 King Street East, Toronto,
Ontario M5C 2L9)
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Enables deserving students to begin or continue
attendance at Okanagan University College.
Applicant’s circumstances make it necessary
to be self-supporting. (Financial Awards Office,
Okanagan University College, 1000 K.L.O. Road,
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4X8)
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Initial preference to a Native student from
anywhere in British Columbia pursuing a degree in
any department at Simon Fraser University. One
award of $100. (Financial Assistance, 3017
Academic Quadrangle, Simon Fraser University,
Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6)
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To encourage students of Aboriginal ancestry who
wish to pursue educational opportunities leading
to careers in the health professions. To ensure
equity in distribution, every effort will be made
to ensure regional/geographic location of
applicants is considered. The Chiefs' Health
Careers Initiative is committed to supporting as
many students as possible; therefore scholarship
allocations will be up to a maximum of $1,000.00
and bursary allocations will be up to a maximum
of $2,500.00. (First Nations Chiefs' Health
Committee, 708-100 Park Royal South, West
Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2)
BC
UNIVERSITIES
University
of Northern BC Awards and Financial Aid
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General awards for those of First Nations
ancestry and specific scholarships in NITEP, the
First Nations Legal Program, Health Sciences,
Faculty of Commerce, on a work study program at
the Museum of Anthropology and in Social Work.
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