Education
Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards
Most Aboriginal funding requires that you are a current member of a local Métis nation. You need to be able to get verification of your ancestry or provide a copy of your Métis card.
Each post-secondary institution will have a list of its own scholarships, bursaries & awards, so make sure you check their websites for information. Only funding available to Métis students regardless of post-secondary institution will be listed below.
Each post-secondary institution will have a list of its own scholarships, bursaries & awards, so make sure you check their websites for information. Only funding available to Métis students regardless of post-secondary institution will be listed below.
Irving K. Barber http://www.ikbbc.ca/web/
The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society offers many different awards and scholarships. The Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship is for students transferring into a new post-secondary institution after two years of study ($5000 over two years). The BC Aboriginal Student Award is for Aboriginal students working towards their Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degrees ($1000 - $5000 annually). If you are going into a teacher education program, there is an Aboriginal Teacher Education Award ($5000 annually)
The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society offers many different awards and scholarships. The Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship is for students transferring into a new post-secondary institution after two years of study ($5000 over two years). The BC Aboriginal Student Award is for Aboriginal students working towards their Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degrees ($1000 - $5000 annually). If you are going into a teacher education program, there is an Aboriginal Teacher Education Award ($5000 annually)
First Citizens Fund Student Bursary
http://www.bcaafc.com/programs/first-citizens-fund/5-programs/programs/31-studentbursary
The First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program provides funding to students of Aboriginal ancestry to help support their post secondary education. It's funded by the Province of British Columbia and delivered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Aboriginal students that are ordinarily resident in British Columbia and are enrolled full time in a recognized post-secondary university or college in a minimum two-year program are eligible to apply for a First Citizens Fund student bursary. The level of assistance 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 Band or Tribal Council funded students and $2,000/year for non-funded students.
http://www.bcaafc.com/programs/first-citizens-fund/5-programs/programs/31-studentbursary
The First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program provides funding to students of Aboriginal ancestry to help support their post secondary education. It's funded by the Province of British Columbia and delivered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Aboriginal students that are ordinarily resident in British Columbia and are enrolled full time in a recognized post-secondary university or college in a minimum two-year program are eligible to apply for a First Citizens Fund student bursary. The level of assistance 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 Band or Tribal Council funded students and $2,000/year for non-funded students.
BC Hydro Aboriginal Scholarships
http://www.bchydro.com/community/community_investment/scholarships.html?WT.mc_id=rd_scholarships#2
Aboriginal scholarships are awarded to selected B.C. Aboriginal students currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution or students in Grade 12 planning to pursue a full-time public post-secondary education within Canada. Eight $1,500 aboriginal scholarships, available to individuals who are status/non status Indians, Inuit or Métis and are residents of B.C. who plan to enrol in a full-time public post-secondary institution in Canada. Students pursuing an education in technology or engineering will be considered priority applicants, however general admission students are encouraged to apply. One $2,000 Randy Brant Memorial scholarship based on a combination of academic achievement and outstanding community involvement.
http://www.bchydro.com/community/community_investment/scholarships.html?WT.mc_id=rd_scholarships#2
Aboriginal scholarships are awarded to selected B.C. Aboriginal students currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution or students in Grade 12 planning to pursue a full-time public post-secondary education within Canada. Eight $1,500 aboriginal scholarships, available to individuals who are status/non status Indians, Inuit or Métis and are residents of B.C. who plan to enrol in a full-time public post-secondary institution in Canada. Students pursuing an education in technology or engineering will be considered priority applicants, however general admission students are encouraged to apply. One $2,000 Randy Brant Memorial scholarship based on a combination of academic achievement and outstanding community involvement.
Indspire https://indspire.ca/programs/building-brighter-futures/apply-for-a-bursary-or-scholarship/
Indspire has numerous scholarships, bursaries & awards. Go to their site to view the opportunities listed.
Indspire has numerous scholarships, bursaries & awards. Go to their site to view the opportunities listed.
All Nations Trust Company http://www.antco.bc.ca/scholarshipsbursaries
Grade 12 Student Bursary ($500) - ANTCO/ANDEVCO has designed a bursary to reward Aboriginal students who have demonstrated courage and commitment to overcome obstacles and successfully complete grade 12. This Bursary recognizes the determination and dedication of these exceptional students who believe in their own abilities and have the will power to persevere and succeed despite tremendous barriers and challenges in their lives.
Grade 12 Student Bursary ($500) - ANTCO/ANDEVCO has designed a bursary to reward Aboriginal students who have demonstrated courage and commitment to overcome obstacles and successfully complete grade 12. This Bursary recognizes the determination and dedication of these exceptional students who believe in their own abilities and have the will power to persevere and succeed despite tremendous barriers and challenges in their lives.
The Law Society of British Columbia http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/page.cfm?cid=2668&t=Aboriginal-Scholarship
The Law Society offers a scholarship for Aboriginal graduate students in a field of law. The $12,000 annual award aims to enhance the retention of Aboriginal lawyers by supporting the development of Indigenous leaders and role models in the legal academic community.
The Law Society offers a scholarship for Aboriginal graduate students in a field of law. The $12,000 annual award aims to enhance the retention of Aboriginal lawyers by supporting the development of Indigenous leaders and role models in the legal academic community.
Additional information on other scholarships, bursaries & awards can be found on the Aboriginal Learning Links website.
