First Nations Schools Co-operative
Education Program
Will fund proposals received from First Nations education
authorities to establish or expand co-operative programs for
on-reserve First Nation Youth
Contact your local DIAND office
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Federal Student Work Experience
Program (FSWEP)
FSWEP replaces the Federal Summer Student Employment Program
Offers full-time high school, CDGEP, college, technical institute
and university students the opportunity to apply for student
jobs with the federal government
Application forms are available at student career offices
at colleges, GEGEPS, technical institutions and universities,
Human Resources Centres of Canada, and PSC Regional and District
offices
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Canada Trust
Scholarship for Outstanding Community Leadership
Full tuition plus $3,500 toward living expenses
Guaranteed offer of summer employment at Canada Trust
Contact: 1-800-308-8306
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The Banff Centre - Aboriginal
Leadership and Management Programs
Contact: 1-888-255-6327
website: www.banffleadership.com
email: leadership@banffcentre.ca
Special grants, which can be applied against the tuition for
Aboriginal
professional development programs, are available to Canadian
Aboriginals or
non-Aboriginals who work for Aboriginal communities or organizations.
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Investing in the future growth
of Aboriginal Youth - Canadian National
CN developed its Native Educational Awards Program because
of its commitment to the education and training of Aboriginal
youth. Every year since 1988, we've awarded five $1,500 scholarships
to help Aboriginal students pursue university studies leading
to a career in transportation. This covers a wide range of occupations
- from nurses to engineers, computer experts to market analysts.
For more info. contact your band office, friendship centre
or college of your choice
Web Site: www.cn.ca
Canadian National Native Educational Awards Program
935 de la Gauchetière Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3B 2M9
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CN Scholarship For Women
Deadline July 25
One scholarship of $500 available to women registered in programs
of non-traditional trades. Qualifying programs include Welding,
Machine Shop, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Industrial Electronics
Technician/Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and
CAD/CAM Engineering Technology. Applicants must be accepted into
fall semester in specified program of non-traditional trade.
Application is required by July 25; forms are available through
Student Services and Registrars offices.
Web Site: www.cn.ca
Canadian National Educational Awards Program
935 de la Gauchetière Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3B 2M9
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Educational Awards Program
- Husky Oil
Deadline: May 31
Awards announced: July 31
Up to 7 Aboriginal students are selected each year.
Awards of up to $3,000 per year will be granted to cover a
portion of tuition, books, or living expenses.
Aboriginal people (Inuit, Metis, Status and Non Status Indians)
who meet the following qualifications:
* Canadian citizen
* in need of financial assistance
* demonstrate serious interest in furthering their educational
and career development
Preference will be given to applicants whose residence is located
on or near one of Husky's exploration, development or operation
sites
Individuals pursuing academic post-secondary studies at a university,
community college or technical institute are eligible to apply.
Diversity and Aboriginal Affairs
Husky Oil Operations Limited
P.O. Box 6525, Station D
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G7
Phone: (403) 298-6780
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RBC Royal Bank Aboriginal Student
Awards
Deadline: January 31
Five (5) awards of up to $4,000/ year for four (4) years at
university or two years at college.
Any status Indian, Non-status Indian, Inuit or Métis
who meet the following qualifications:
* permanent resident/citizen of Canada
* she/he can provide proof of acceptance (with transcript of
marks)or are already attending a university or college listed
in the Directory of Canadian Universities
* she/he maintains a full course workload leading to a recognized
degree, certificate or diploma
* she/he is in need of financial assistance to pursue an
education
Additional information:
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 services industry. This year we are happy to
announced 3 additional awards so we will have 8 . An independent
committee of Aboriginal academics will review all applications
and make a final selection based on criteria that include personal
and academic achievement as well as individual financial need.
All successful applicants will be notified of the committee's
selection by April 30th and afterwards announced to the public.
www.rbcroyalbank.com/aboriginal
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CMHC Housing Awards: Housing
for Youth
Individuals, firms, institutions and government agencies that
are delivering programs that improve choice, quality or affordability
of housing for youth may be nominated for a Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation (CMHC) Housing Award. Awards and honourable
mentions are given to those individuals or groups that have achieved
excellence in one of five categories: financing and tenure, technology
and production, planning and regulation, concept and design,
and process and management.
The nomination deadline for this national competition is May
5, 1997.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Social and Economic Policy and Research
700 Montreal Road Room C7-417
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P7
Phone: 1 800 668-2642
Internet: click here
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Legal Studies for Aboriginal
People Program
Deadline: March 31 for Pre-Law Programs.
The Department of Justice funds Métis and non-status
Indians who wish to attend law school. Through the Legal Studies
for Aboriginal People Program, the Department offers scholarships
for the three-year law program and scholarships for a pre-law
orientation course.
Value: Tuition fees, textbooks, living expenses, award
based on
financial need.
For more information:
Phone: (613) 957-9643
Web site: http://canada.justice.gc.ca
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Polaris - Northern Star Program
This awards program recognizes the creative and innovative
environmental actions by youth who have had an impact within
their communities.
Young people up to 25 years of age may be nominated for an
award. Completed forms are due by March 31 of each year.
For more information and a nomination form, call the Action
21 National Office toll free at: 1 800 668-6767.
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Department of Justice Canada
Entrance Scholarships for Aboriginal Students
The Department of Justice Canada has made available three-year
scholarships to Metis and non-status Indian students who wish
to attend law school. Each year, ten or more pre-law scholarships
will be made available to Metis and non-status Indians, to cover
the cost of attending a summer orientation program offered by
the Native Law Centre, University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon
and a summer French language pre-law orientation program at the
University of Ottawa.
In September, ten or more three-year law school scholarships
will be made available to Metis and non-status applicants to
defray their living costs, textbooks, tuition fees, and other
costs.
The Department of Justice Canada is accepting applications
for the summer pre-law program until 1 April, and applications
for the law school scholarships until 1 June. Students interested
in both programs must forward two separate applications. For
further information and application forms,contact:
Program Assistant,
Legal Studies for Aboriginal People Program,
Department of Justice Canada,
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8
Similar financial assistance is available from Indian and Northern
Affairs for registered Indian and Inuit students.
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Department of Indian Affairs
or your Local Band Education Authority
Funding for status Indian students is available from the Department
of Indian Affairs or your Local Band Education Authority. Legal
Studies are generally considered separate from other undergraduate
programs and therefore full funding will be available for the
three years of legal studies.
Metis, Inuit and non-status Indians may apply to the Department
of Justice. The funding covers tuition, books and living expenses
and is renewable for the two further years of law school. The
funding also covers the Saskatchewan Summer program.
For more information on whether you qualify and the applicable
deadlines for funding, contact:
Program Administrator
Legal Studies for Aboriginal Peoples Program
Department of Justice Canada
Ottawa, Ontario R1A OH8
Phone: (613) 957-9583
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Sears Canada Inc. Scholarship:
Deadline June 1
Ten scholarships of $1,000 are available to children of Sears
employees. Applications are available from and submitted to:
Canadian Awards Program,
International & Canadian Programs Division,
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada,
Suite 600, 350 Albert Street,
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1
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Chevron Canada
Resources
Deadline: January 31
Number of scholarships varies, value up to $5,000
Available to students of Aboriginal heritage interested in undertaking
a period of study in public administration and/or community affairs
involving drug/alcohol education and rehabilitation. Special
consideration given to residents of Northwest territories and
other areas of concern.
Apply to: Canadian Universities for Northern Studies
#201, 130 Albert Street,
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4
Phone: (613) 238-3525
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TD Bank and
First Nations Bank of Canada Aboriginal Education Awards
Deadline: March 31
Value: Five awards of $1,000 each Recipients will also receive
consideration for summer employment and full-time employment
once education is complete.
Criteria: Applicants must be of Aboriginal ancestry
( Status, Non-Status, Inuit, Métis); full time student
at recognized Canadian post secondary institutionpursuing a program
relevant to a career in banking such as business, economics,
computer science, math and sciences; in need of financial assistance
to further educational goals.
Apply to:
Award Coordinator
Toronto Dominion Centre
201 Portage Avenue
P.O. Box 7700
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3E7
Phone: (204) 988-2800
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