Where to start
Aboriginal Learning Links: this website provides resources for Aboriginal learners wishing to pursue or continue college or university (post-secondary) studies in British Columbia
Indspire: information on scholarships and bursaries. There is also a full list of scholarships available for students of ancestry here.
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Scholarships and Bursaries:
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Provided by: Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada$2,500(x3)
Scholarships are awarded once a year through a competitive process and decisions are made by the Children Aid Foundation of Canada’s Scholarship Award Committee. Scholarships for the 2018-19 school year ranged from $2,500 to $5,000.
To apply for a scholarship, students must submit the following documents:
- Online scholarship application
- Your latest academic (official or unofficial) transcript
- Child protection worker reference
To Qualify:
- A current Crown (permanent) Ward, or have been a Crown (permanent) Ward for at least one year, or be eligible for Continued Care and Support for Youth
- Under 26 years of age at the start of their current school program, or under 30 years of age if they have received scholarship or bursary funding from the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada for the same program in previous years
- Registered at an accredited post-secondary institution as a full time student, or have full time status granted through an accommodation, for at least 2 semesters of the upcoming school year
Applications open: December 9th, 2021
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The BC Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 well-rounded high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career paths.
If you would like to be considered for this Scholarship, please provide a one page essay on why you are the best candidate for the BC Excellence Scholarship and what you have accomplished through community service and leadership rolls both at your school and in your community. Completed essays must be submitted to your principal by the deadline date. The winning candidate will be notified in early February, in order to have time to complete the application package by February 28, 2021.
Deadline: Please see your school careers counsellor for specific deadline.
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The successful applicants will be student-athletes who have balanced their achievements as badminton athletes with significant success as leaders and contributors to their community.
New scholarships will be posted Jan 2022
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Gloria Barron Prize – $10 000
Provided by Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Applications open: January 13th, 2022
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A Schulich leader is a student who has two out of the three requirements: academic excellence, leadership and financial need. They also must be going into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at one of the 50 partnering universities. Schools can submit one nominee.
Deadline: January 26, 2022
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Kin Canada Bursaries– $1000 (x 30)
Kin Canada Bursaries is a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. $1,000 bursaries are awarded to Canadian students from coast-to-coast who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Deadline: January 31st 2022, 11:59 PM EST
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Scholarship and Bursary applications closing February 1st
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The Louise Russo Youth Awards – $1,000 (x5)
Provided by: Women Against Violence Everyday
The Louise Russo Youth Awards recognize youth that exemplify the 3R’s – Respect, Responsibility and the Role of leadership through initiatives that reduce violence in their communities. The Award celebrates and honours the qualities that are important in making our communities a safe place to live, learn and play.
Applications open: February 16th, 2022
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2022 RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth – up to $10,000
The RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth will award 20 scholarships annually valued up to $10,000 each per year (up to 4 years) to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada demonstrating strong academic performance and community involvement.
- There are no restrictions on the discipline or field of study
- The program must be a minimum of one year in duration
- University preparatory programs in any jurisdiction are not eligible
Application Deadline: January 25, 2022
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2022 Animikii Inc. Scholarship – $500
This scholarship is intended to support indigenous students to choose entrepreneurship and technology as a career path. In 2015, Animikii launched the Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships for Indigenous Youth. This scholarship provides Indigenous youth in a post-secondary setting with a $500 scholarship for books, tuition, supplies, or any other cost-of-living expenses related to their time in school. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The scholarship application deadline is October 31st. Award winners are selected by November 30th of every year.
Application Deadline: October 31st, 2022
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BCSTA Scholarships for Student Citizenship – $500 (x3)
Each year BCSTA selects graduating B.C. public school students who have displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community as recipients of the BCSTA Student Citizenship Scholarship.
The scholarship is available to residents of B.C.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2022
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Remax Quest for Excellence – $1,000 (x30)
Submit an essay which conveys your motivation, leadership and communication skills in connection with your community efforts.
Deadline: March 14, 2022
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Are you a student or aspiring student and in need of financial assistance? At Hauer and Co. we understand that receiving an education is expensive, especially for Indigenous persons who may not have the financial support.
The Indigenous Bursary Program began in 2020. Our first $5,000 educational bursary was awarded to Chantal Serwatkewich, a Métis person studying medicine at the University of Calgary.
Applications for our second $5,000 educational bursary are now open.
Deadline: March 29th, 2022.
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Scholarship Program for Aboriginal Students – $5,000 (x5)
Husky Energy helps Indigenous students living in communities near its operations pursue post-secondary education. The Company also provides opportunities for work experience and professional development through the Indigenous Mentorship Program.
Applications open: February 1st, 2022
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SFU Aboriginal Student Entrance Award – $2500.00
Grades must be 80%
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
- Community Reference Form completed and emailed by a community official who can speak to your involvement
- Documentation of your Aboriginal heritage: photocopy or scan of your Indian or Métis Card (front & back)
If you do not have a Métis or status card, please contact the program assistant at indigenous_students@sfu.ca or (778) 782-5428 to discuss alternative options.
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District/Authority Scholarship Applications
All Category C applications must be submitted directly to the organization by the date indicated by the organization.
All applications (from the SD42 Awards Booklet – categories A, B, D and E) to be submitted to the Career Centre.
Application Deadline:
Deadline: Vary depending on scholarship
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Loran Scholar Award – multiple awards
The selection of a Loran Scholar is unique in its attention to a young person’s character. They believe that integrity, courage, grit and personal autonomy are better indicators of overall potential than standard academic measures.
Deadline: October 22, 2022 (8:00pm Eastern Time)
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Ken Michel Memorial Scholarship for Carpentry – $500 (x2)
Exclusive to Aboriginal students from BC who are interested in studying Carpentry at the post-secondary level.
Applications open: July 15th, 2022
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Health Sciences Canada Bursaries– $1500 (x2)
HSA provides two bursaries to Indigenous students from BC who are continuing or proceeding in any HSA-related field (I.e. Dentistry, Social Services & Health Careers).
Deadline: Friday January 21, 2022 at 11:59 pm
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Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship:
This scholarship is open to female students enrolled in any year of study in secondary school and who are contributing to their school’s leadership team or student council.
Applications open: November 11th, 2021
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Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool:
The Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool is a searchable list of 518 bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada.
Applications ongoing
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Scholarship Websites to Check Out:
- http://www.scholarshipscanada.com
- http://www.studentawards.com (Yconic)
- https://scholartree.ca
- http://www.studentscholarships.org
- http://www.keytoscholarships.com/
- https://studentaidbc.ca/explore/grants-scholarships (Government Grants)
- http://www.aucc.ca/
- http://www.schoolfinder.com
- http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtml
- http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/ (International Scholarships)
- http://www.educationplanner.ca/
- http://www.disabilityawards.ca/
- http://aboriginallearning.ca/