There are a number of funding

opportunities for Indigenous students.

 

There are also Indigenous Student programs

and supports at many BC universities.

 

 

CLICK HERE to use the  Government of Canada Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool

 

Grade 11's:

Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Program - a week of travel and research exploration with full financial support!

 

Grade 12's:

The following links will assist you in finding financial awards (applications handed in at Sardis) based specifically on aboriginal heritage:

Chilliwack Metis Association Bursary –  $1,000.00
Please see Financial Awards Group 2 for information on how to apply.

Awarded to a graduating student who is proceeding to an accredited post-secondary educational institution who self identities as Metis. Must demonstrate financial need and a minimum C+ average for the first semester, as well as good service, citizenship, personal determination and work ethic in school and community. Two year timeline to collect.

Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – Gwen Point Award - $1,000.00. Please see Financial Awards Group 2 for information on how to apply.

In addition to the standard application, candidates must provide a letter to describe their cultural involvement and/or service in this community (this may include volunteer work, working with Elders, community sports,etc.).

Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Bursary - $500.00 
Please see Financial Awards Group 2 for information on how to apply.

Awarded to a grade 12 aboriginal student who is eligible for graduation and proceeding to an accredited Post Secondary Institution who has attained a minimum "C+ "average for the first two reporting periods (1st Semester) in grade 12. Student must have demonstrated good service, citizenship, personal determination and work ethic in school and/or community. Must demonstrate need for financial assistance.
 

Chilliwack Teacher's Association Indigenous Award - $1000.00
Please see Financial Awards Group 2 for information on how to apply.

Student should self-identify as indigenous and be interested in obtaining a BC Public School teaching certificate and in good academic standing. Award paid to the student upon registration in an acredited Canadian post secondary educational institution. Two year timeline to collect.

Sto:Lo Nation Bursary - $500
Please see Financial Awards Group 2 for information on how to apply.

Available to a First Nations graduating student. Proof of registration to a post-secondary institute on a full time basis is required. Amount and Number of Bursaries subject to change. Also guidelines are subject to change without notice. Student must enroll within two years or the award will be forfeited.

 Are you searching for scholarships online? Try the Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
 

The following scholarships are available online:

BCAAFC First Citizens Fund (Registered Status Indian not eligible for band funding)

Cenovus Energy Scholarships for Indigenous Students (Reside in operating area)

Petro-Canada Award fr Indigenous Students (Reside in communities with Petro-Can sites)

Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program  (Forestry technology or trades studies)

Irving K Barber Aboriginal Awards (First Nations, Inuit or Metis)

Inspire (First Nations, Inuit or Metis)

BC Hydro Indigenous Scholarships and Bursaries  (First Nations or Indigenous permanent resident of BC)

RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Students (Status and non-status, Inuit or Metis)

Health Sciences Association Bursaries  (Indigenous students from BC)

Nelson Scholarship for Indigenous Students (First Nations, Inuit or Metis)

New Relationship Trust (First Nations status or non-status member of a British Columbia First Nation community)

Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Award  (Indigenous youth apply to financial management studies)

Ken Michel Memorial Scholarship for Carpentry  (Indigenous youth planning to study carpentry)

UFV Kihci Tepakohp Iskwew Entrance Scholarship (First Nations high school student enrolling in any program)

UBC Awards for Indigenous Students 

SFU Scholarships for Canadian Ingigenous Students 

BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Mary Thomas Memorial ECE Scholarship (Indigenous student completing ECE program) 

BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Scholarship

YVR ART Foundation  (Indigenous emerging artists)

ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Award  (Architecture or Engineering)

 

Post-secondary Institutions also have specialized programs and scholarships for Indigenous students. Please look at their websites to take advantage of everything that is available!

Popular Links:

UFV:
Indigenous Student Center
Indigenous Awards
 

UBC:
Indigenous Portal
Aboriginal Student Awards
Nitep Teacher Education Program
 

SFU:
Office for Aboriginal Peoples
Aboriginal Student Entrance Award

 

Other Funding Sources:

1.            Local Band Office

2.            Stó:Lō Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training (SASET)

 

Students studying in the United States can access Pell Grants and the Canada-US Fullbright Program.

 

 

PUBLIC POST-SECONDARY INDIGENOUS OFFICES

Institution	Indigenous Services	Location
British Columbia Institute of Technology	Indigenous Services	Lower Mainland
Camosun College	Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen – Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections	Victoria
Capilano University	First Nations Student Services	North Vancouver
Coast Mountain College	Indigenous Resources – Student Support	Northwest BC
College of New Caledonia	Aboriginal Resource Centre	North/Central BC
College of the Rockies	Indigenous Education Services	East Kootenay
Douglas College	Aboriginal Student Services	Lower Mainland
Emily Carr University of Art + Design	Aboriginal Program Office	Vancouver
Justice Institute of British Columbia	Aboriginal Student Services	Lower Mainland/Victoria/Kelowna
Kwantlen Polytechnic University	Indigenous Services for Students	Lower Mainland
Langara College	Indigenous Education & Services	Vancouver
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology	Support Services	Merritt/Burnaby
North Island College	Aboriginal Education Services	North Vancouver Island
Northern Lights College	Aboriginal Services	Peace Region
Okanagan College	Aboriginal Services	Okanagan
Royal Roads University	Indigenous Education and Student Services	Victoria/Vancouver Island
Selkirk College	Indigenous Services	West Kootenay
Simon Fraser University	Indigenous Student Centre	Lower Mainland
Thompson Rivers University	Indigenous TRU	Southern Interior
University of British Columbia	Aboriginal Portal (UBC-Vancouver) First Nations House of Learning (UBC-Vancouver) Aboriginal Programs & Services (UBC-Okanagan)	Vancouver/Okanagan
University of Fraser Valley	Indigenous@UFV	Fraser Valley
University of Northern British Columbia	First Nations Centre	Northern BC
University of Victoria	Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement	Victoria
Vancouver Community College	Indigenous Education and Community Engagement	Lower Mainland/Vancouver
Vancouver Island University	Services for Aboriginal Students	Mid-Vancouver Island/Powell River