
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
Irving K Barber Aboriginal Awards
BC Hydro Indigenous Scholarships and Bursaries
RBC Scholarship for Aboriginal Students
Health Sciences Association Bursaries
Nelson Scholarship for Indigenous Students
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
BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Scholarship
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 |
Lower Mainland |
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Camosun College |
Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen – Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections |
Victoria |
Capilano University |
North Vancouver |
|
Coast Mountain College |
Northwest BC |
|
College of New Caledonia |
North/Central BC |
|
College of the Rockies |
East Kootenay |
|
Douglas College |
Lower Mainland |
|
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 |
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 |