Aboriginal Post-Secondary Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries for Aboriginal students are listed alphabetically on the following pages, under the name of the sponsoring organization.
Where available, application requirements and deadlines are noted. In some cases, additional information may be available from the Manager of Services for Aboriginal Students. Students are reminded that they may also choose to apply for other Langara College scholarships which are not specific to Aboriginal students.
Learn more about Langara College's scholarships and bursaries.
This should not be regarded as an authoritative listing of all available scholarships. Students are encouraged to refer to other scholarship listings and funding resources.
This list may be updated when new information becomes available. Students are encouraged to contact the Manager of Services for Aboriginal Students to request or contribute .additional information on scholarships and bursaries.
Top Ten First Nation Bursaries
New Relationship Trust: Aboriginal Scholarship Program
(Available to BC Aboriginals only)
- 100 post secondary scholarships available @ $5,000/year
- 10 Masters degree scholarships available @ 10,000/year
- 6 Doctorate degree scholarships available @ $25,000/year
www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/pages/download/10_1577
Annual Deadline: July 15th
Helen Bassett Commemorative Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be pursuing post-secondary studies
- You must be under 31 years of age
- You must demonstrate financial need
- You must demonstrate commitment to improving the situation of Aboriginal women and youth in Canada politically, culturally, economically or otherwise
- Former Youth Council members are not eligible to apply
More information at http://www.nwac-hq.org/en/youthscholars.html
Annual Deadline: End of July
Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY)
Last year more than $300,000 was distributed to 131 deserving Aboriginal scholars, of all ages.
For more information or to apply online, please go to www.ccab.com or call
1-866-566-FAAY
Annual Deadline: October 12/07
Langara College – internal bursaries
Pick up your application on or after September 17th – each year there are a certain number of bursaries specifically for First Nations students…don’t forget to apply!
Annual deadline: October 29/07
Much Music’s $5000 Aboriginal Youth Scholarship
You are
- Interested in Canadian broadcasting;
- An aboriginal Canadian under age 29;
For more information: www.muchmusic.com/mays
Application deadline: November 30, 2007
Royal Bank Aboriginal Student award program
Each year, five students will receive $4,000.00 annually for their education expenses, to a maximum of four years at university or two years at college, in disciplines related (but not restricted) to the financial services industry.
http://www.rbc.com/uniquecareers/campus/aboriginal-student-awards.html
Annual Deadline: January 31st
Holiday Inn Vancouver: Indigenous Scholarship Program
Award Amount: $1,000
Please forward application submission to:
Award Committee
Holiday Inn, Hotel and Suites
1110 Howe Street,
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 1R2
Or by email to: bonnie@hivancouverdowntown.com
Application form at: www.holidayinnvancouverdowntown.com
No Annual deadline
First Citizens' Fund - Student Bursary Program
These awards were established to assist Aboriginal students pursue post-secondary studies at a British Columbia college, university, technical or vocational institution.
Criteria:
- Must be an Aboriginal student
- BC resident for 6 months or more prior to application
- Attending a recognized BC post-secondary institution in a minimum two-year academic program on a full-time basis
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Contact external awards group for application: First Citizens Fund BC Association Of Aboriginal Friendship Centres #3 - 2475 Mt. Newton X-Road Saanichton, BC V8M 2B7 Tel: (250) 652-0210 Fax: (250) 652-3102 www.bcaafc.com
Annual Deadline: May 31
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
Application form available online at www.naaf.ca
Annual Deadline: June 1st
AFN: Heroes of our Time Scholarship
The Selection committee designates 8 awards for $2,000 each in the following disciplines: Criminology, Native Studies, Social Work, Science, Political Science, Medicine, Law, and Education.
http://www.afn.ca/article.asp?id=1750
Deadline: June 21st