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 1 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.
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)
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 Aboriginal 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
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Institution |
Indigenous Services |
Location |
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British Columbia Institute of Technology |
Lower Mainland |
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Camosun College |
Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen – Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections |
Victoria |
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Capilano University |
North Vancouver |
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Coast Mountain College |
Northwest BC |
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College of New Caledonia |
North/Central BC |
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College of the Rockies |
East Kootenay |
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Douglas College |
Lower Mainland |
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design |
Vancouver |
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Justice Institute of British Columbia |
Lower Mainland/Victoria/Kelowna |
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University |
Lower Mainland |
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Langara College |
Vancouver |
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Nicola Valley Institute of Technology |
Merritt/Burnaby |
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North Island College |
North Vancouver Island |
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Northern Lights College |
Peace Region |
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Okanagan College |
Okanagan |
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Royal Roads University |
Victoria/Vancouver Island |
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Selkirk College |
West Kootenay |
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Simon Fraser University |
Lower Mainland |
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Thompson Rivers University |
Southern Interior |
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University of British Columbia |
Aboriginal Portal (UBC-Vancouver) |
Vancouver/Okanagan |
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University of Fraser Valley |
Fraser Valley |
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University of Northern British Columbia |
Northern BC |
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University of Victoria |
Victoria |
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Vancouver Community College |
Lower Mainland/Vancouver |
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Vancouver Island University |
Mid-Vancouver Island/Powell River |
