Indigenous Student Scholarships

 

 

 

There are a number of funding

opportunities for indigenous students.

 

There are also Indigenous Student programs

and supports at many BC universities.

 

 

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.

Aboriginal 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.).

Aboriginal 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.
 

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

The following scholarships are available online:

BC Housing Education Awards Program

British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

Cenovus Energy Scholarships for Indigenous Students

First Citizens Fund

Irving K Barber Aboriginal Awards

Inspire

BC Hydro Indigenous Scholarships and Bursaries

RBC Scholarship for Aboriginal Students 

Health Sciences Association Bursaries 

Nelson Scholarship for Indigenous Students

New Relationship Trust

Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Award

Ken Michel Memorial Scholarship for Carpentry 

UFV Kihci Tepakohp Iskwew Entrance Scholarship

UBC Awards for Aboriginal Students

SFU Scholarships for Canadian Aboriginal Students 

BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Mary Thomas Memorial ECE Scholarship

Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students who have been out of school for a year or more.

Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards

Urban Spirit Foundation

BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Scholarship

First Citizens Fund

YVR ART Foundation 

 

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