Please note that scholarships not specifically designed for Aboriginal students ARE STILL accessible to Aboriginal students who meet the selection criteria specific to that scholarship. Aboriginal students ARE NOT limited to apply only for scholarships designated "Native" or "Aboriginal".

If your company, organization or educational institution has a bursary program(s) that the readers of this site would be interested in, please contact us via e-mail at market@ammsa.com.

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BC Scholarships

Aboriginal Graduate Scholarship in Economics

First Citezens Fund - Student Bursary Program

£ãni Etiè Tahltan Scholarship

Camosum College Cenanelen Bursary

Coast Ferries (1937 - 1997) Scholarship -
Vancouver Community College.

Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship

BC Hydro Aboriginal Scholarship Program

Mungo Martin Memorial Awards

Weyerhaeuser Canada BC Division Education Awards

University of British Columbia (UBC):

11 listings

Simon Fraser University

Hughes Aircraft

Stephen Palmu Award

Raytheon System's Canada Ltd.

Okanagan University College

Robert Allison Bursary for Non-Status Indians

Vicki Hitchen Memorial Scholarship

Interior Aboriginal Endowment Fund Award

Royal Roads University

Entrance Awards

University of Northern British Columbia

McCarthy Tetrault Annual Scholarship

Bank of Montreal Aboriginal Scholarship

Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. Upper Division Scholarships

Camosum College Cenanelen Bursary for First Nations Students

This bursary is no longer being offered.

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Application deadlines:
Graduate Students - January 30.
Undergraduate Students - May 30

Terms of Reference: A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to an Aboriginal Graduate student entering the Department of Economics. If there is no eligible graduate student then the scholarship will be awarded to an Aboriginal undergraduate student entering the Department of Economics (that is the undergraduate student has declared Economics as their Major, or Honours, programme).

Applications can be requested from the Department in person,
by telephone (250) 721-8532
or email: jnixon@uvic.ca.

 

Objective: To provide financial assistance to eligible Aboriginal students enrolled in post-secondary education programs.

Number: Varies

Value: Maximum $2,000 per year
(Students receiving assistance from their Band or Tribal Council are eligible for a maximum of $700 per academic year.)

Criteria: Bursaries are available to assist Aboriginal post-secondary students that are normally a resident of BC and are attending a recognized university or college on a full-time basis.

Applicants for the bursary program must be registered in a minimum two-year academic program and must maintain an average of C+ or 2.5 GPA.

Bursary levels are determined by the financial needs of each student but the maximum bursary students can receive is $2,000 per academic year, and this is paid only after the receipt of official transcripts.

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC), under contract with the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services, currently administers the Student Bursary Program.

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
200 - 506 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1E6
Phone: 250 388-5522
Fax: 250 388-5502
Toll Free: 1-800-990-2432

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Value: $300.00

The £ãni Etiè Tahltan Scholarship was established by Louise Framst
Books as a keet' for those who contributed to the Tahltan Cookbook
series and to acknowledge the collective knowledge of the Tahltan
people( which makes up the heart of this cookbook series).

The scholarship is to go to a student of Tahltan descent who has
demonstrated achievement in all areas: academics, athletics, art and
citizenship in home and community.

Note: More than one scholarship may be given out in a year.

To qualify, a student must be of Tahltan descent and enrol in a post-secondary program

Fill out the Stikine Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Form and attach a document which:
a) Traces Tahltan ancestry
b) Includes an essay of 500 words or less, discussing the meaning of
£ãni Etiè and how it applies to themselves, stressing all-round personal
development.

Considerations:

The successful candidate(s) writes a letter of appreciation, indicating personal achievement and a photograph, which will become part of a permanent record.
Send to: Louise Framst,
Box 52, Cecil Lake, BC VOC 1GO.

The successful candidate(s) sends a copy of registration in courses or institution to:
Stikine Scholarship Committee,
School District #87 (Stikine),
Box 190, Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO
Phone: (250) 771-4440

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The Indigenous Programs under the science, technology and environment division.

Value: $2,000

Number:
Undergraduate Certificate in Indigenous Corporate Relations
(15 awards)

Undergraduate Certificate in Distributed Learning Facilitator for Indigenous Communities (30 awards)

Deadline: No later than 15 days prior to program start date

Royal Roads University is pleased to make entrance awards of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) available to potential Aboriginal learners intending to enroll into the Indigenous Corporate Relations Certificate Program or the Distributed Learning Facilitator for Indigenous Communities Certificate Program in March 2002. Our Entrance Award Program recognizes that qualified Aboriginal learners may require additional financial support in order to overcome the challenges that impact access to higher education.

Unless otherwise indicated, awards will be made available to Aboriginal learners in either of the Indigenous Programs who have demonstrated a financial need. The amount of the award will be deducted from the cost of tuition.

Email: rrufinancialaid@royalroads.ca or greg.claeys@royalroads.ca

Learner Services and Registrar's Office
The Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2
Toll Free: (800) 788-8028
Phone: (250) 391-2505
Fax: (250) 391-2522

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Eligible applicants are members of a BC First Nation who are in financial need and demonstrate merit with respect to accessing post-secondary education including:

* Courses of study towards a degree, or a certificate or diploma, at an eligible post-secondary education institution; or

* Post-graduate studies in an eligible post-secondary educational institution.

Information:
Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship
c/o Deloitte & Touche
P.O. Box 49279, Four Bentall Centre
2100 - 1055 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, BC V7X 1P4

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Value: One award $1,500 annually credit toward tuition fees.

Eligibility: Available to students in the outer Mid-Coast communities of Bella Bella (Waglisia), Klemtu, Shearwater, Ocean Falls, Rivers Inlet/Oweekeno, Dawson's Landing (Rivers Inlet) and Kingcome Inlet.

Not available to students who permanently reside in Bella Coola. Must have supporting letter from their local First Nations Council and/or School District #49. Selection to be made by VCC

Application:
To the Dean of Student Service
Vancouver Community College
250 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1S9

Information:
Rebecca Davey
Development Officer
Vancouver Community College Foundation
1155 East Broadway
PO Box 24620 Stn. "F"
Vancouver, British Columbia V5N 5T9

Phone: (604)871-7148
e-mail: rdavey@vcc.bc.ca

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To a Native undergraduate student at Simon Fraser University.

Value: One award of $750

Eligibility: Native undergraduate student. High academic standing.
Preference given to students majoring in:
. Engineering science
. Computing science
. Mathematics
. Physics
. Business administration.
Full-time student at Simon Fraser University.

Deadline: The end of the second week of classes in a given semester.

Information:
Financial Assistance
3017 Academic Quadrangle
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6

Phone: (604) 291-3892
Fax: (604)291-4722

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One award valued at $750

A Native undergraduate student with high academic standingat Simon Fraser University. Preference will be given to students majoring in Engineering Science, Computing Science, Mathematics, Physics or Business
Administration.

Apply to:
Simon Fraser University,
Student Services and Registrar
Burnaby, British Columbia
Tel: (604) 291-4356

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Description: Enables deserving students to begin or continue attendance at Okanagan University College.

Value: The annual income from a bequest may be divided or awarded to a single applicant at the discretion of the selection committee.

Eligibility: Native descent Applicant's circumstances make it necessary to be self-supporting. Available to students at any College Centre.

Duration: N/A.

Deadline: May 31 of each year

Information: Financial Awards Office
Okanagan University College
1000 K.L.O. Road
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4X8

Phone: (250) 862-5419
Fax: (250) 862-5466

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Vicki Hitchen Memorial Scholarship - Okanagan University College

If you are a member of the Adams Lake Indian Band, Neskonlith Indian Band, Little Shuwsap Indian Band, Spallumcheen Indian Band or Okanagan Indian Band and if you are planning to continue University or College education next year, you may wish to apply for the Vicki Hitchen Memorial Scholarship.

This is a $1,000 scholarship* available to an Aboriginal Canadian currently attending OUC. Applications are available from the Financial Awards Office, or at any OUC campus office.

*Amount may vary slightly depending upon interest actually earned by the endowment fund.

Information: Financial Awards Office
Okanagan University College
1000 K.L.O. Road
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4X8

Phone: (250) 862-5419
Fax: (250) 862-5466

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The Interior Aboriginal Endowment Fund Award has been established by the
Interior Aboriginal Business Services Society to provide annual awards for Aboriginal students. Recipients will be permanent residents of B.C. and will be enrolled full-time in any year of a degree, diploma or certificate program at any centre of OUC. Selection of the award recipient will be based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need, with emphasis on financial need.

Information: Financial Awards Office
Okanagan University College
1000 K.L.O. Road
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4X8

Phone: (250) 862-5419
Fax: (250) 862-5466

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One (1) valued at $750

Available to full-time First Nations student enrolled in Northern Advancemenmt Program. Recipient must be resident of northern British Columbia as defined by UNBC Act.

For information on all UNBC
Scholarships please contact:
Linda Roa, UNBC Financial Aid Office
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9

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One (1) valued at $1,500

Available to full-time First Nations student enrolled in Northern Advancemenmt Program. Recipient must be resident of northern British Columbia as defined by UNBC Act.
Must have completed at least 60 credit hours towards Bachelor of Commerce degree.

For information on all UNBC
Scholarships please contact:
Linda Roa, UNBC Financial Aid Office
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9

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Three(3) valued at $3,000

Must have completed at least 60 credit hours towards Natural Resources and Environmental Studies program. Preference to dependent relatives of Canfor employees or to First Nations students.

For information on all UNBC
Scholarships please contact:
Linda Roa, UNBC Financial Aid Office
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9

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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.

Value: Eight scholarships of $1,000 each.

Eligibility: Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Métis. Has successfully completed the first year of a full time post-secondary program in a discipline relevant to a broad range of BC Hydro careers.

Good academic standing (preferably 75% grade point average) in addition to good written communications skills.
Balanced lifestyle (i.e., fitness, community involvement, hobbies and interests).
Supported by a British Columbia First Nation or Native organization.

Deadline: Mid-January

Information:
Outreach Programs
BC Hydro
16th Floor, 333 Dunsmuir St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5R3

Phone: (604) 623-3994
Fax: (604) 623-3614

E-mail: click here

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To assist people of Native descent to further their education, vocational training, skills and competence. These awards are not only open to those who wish to further their general education and skills, but are available to those who seek to do creative work to further the artistic heritage of the Native peoples in their paintings, carving, music, dance, folklore or language.

Value: Normally from $100 to $500.
Number of awards and award amounts depend on the funds available.

Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry.
Living in British Columbia at the time of application.
Preference will be given to young people.
Must be a student at an accredited university or college.
Must complete application form, provide two references and supply an official copy of transcripts.

Duration: Recipients may apply for further award in a subsequent year.

Deadline: May be received at any time for consideration at periodic meetings of the Board.

Information: Lucy Galloway
P.O. Box 883
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 1T2

Phone: (250) 752-8785
Fax: (250) 752-3076

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Value: Two awards valued at $2000 each.

Eligibility: Aboriginals, women, visible minorities persons with disabilities. Enrolled in University program relevant to a career at Weyerhaeuser.

Deadline: June 30

Diversity Education Awards Program
Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd.
P.O. Box 800
Kamloops, BC V2C 5M7

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