For Students
Awards
Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries are available to First Nation, Métis and Inuit students. Please contact Darrell Willier for additional information and support for accessing these opportunities.
The Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of Aboriginal youth and share their successes with others from across the Province. There are eight categories and two Aboriginal youth will be selected from each.
The "Lead Your Way" National Aboriginal Role Model Program celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Youth aged 13 to 30. "Lead Your Way" inspires Aboriginal youth to strive to reach their goals.
Scholarships, Bursaries & Funding
- Indigenous Link for Students Website
- Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada Website
- Aboriginal Learning Link (British Columbia post-secondary resource)
- Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)
- Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards
- McGill Student Information First People's House Métis Endowment Fund
- Shell Canada - Provide financial assistance to Aboriginal students in Alberta who are pursuing careers in the oil & gas industry.
- NAIT - scholarshhttp://www.eco.ca/training/aboriginal-environmental-training/ips and bursaries for aboriginal students enrolled in full-time, part-time and apprenticeship programs.
- Indspire - The Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarship Awards can provide you with the financial security that can assist you in completing your educational goals.
- TD Scholarships for Community Leadership - designed to recognize the achievements of youth who are making a difference and help them realize their educational goals.
- ATCO Pipelines - aimed at supporting Aboriginal students from First Nations and Métis communities in close proximity to our facilities.
- Lynx Sponsors & Scholarships - Sponsors contribute to the success of Aboriginal students.
- Indigenous Graduate Award - To encourage Indigenous Albertans (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) to pursue graduate studies in Alberta. Minimum award of $7,500, and maximum of $15,000.
- Scholarships Canada (must create an account) - Helping students find scholarships by matching relevant scholarships and bursaries free of charge.
- Student Awards (must create an account) - Offering free scholarship matching & peer-to-peer support for your life as a student.