Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries

George Watts Post Secondary Education Bursary Award

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Description: 
Designed to support First Nations students who are planning for a career in social sciences and/or social work.
Resource website link: 
http://www.fnsds.org/node/55
Organization: 
First Nations Social Development Society
Contact information: 

The George Watts Post Secondary Education Bursary Selection Committee
Suite 707 - 100 Park Royal
West Vancouver, BC
V7T 1A2
F: 604.926.4184 or Email: admin@fnsds.org

Scotiabank Aboriginal Women Leaders Scholarship Awards

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Description: 
Two Scholarships awarded to two young women in BC who are enrolled in or attending university or college, Aboriginal, under 30 and residing in the province of BC
Resource website link: 
http://www.womeninleadership.ca
Organization: 
Women in Leadership Foundation
Contact information: 

Maya at Women in Leadership at 604.872.6643 or Chief Leanne at 604.681.8477 or e-mail awil_bc@hotmail.com

UBC Aboriginal Graduate Fellowships

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Description: 
Fellowships and scholarships to North American Indian (First Nations), Métis and Inuit graduate students.
Resource website link: 
http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/index.asp?menu=013,002,000,000#
Program: 
Aboriginal Graduate Fellowships
Organization: 
University of British Columbia Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Early Childhood Education Incentive Grant Program

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Description: 
This grant will provide ECEs who have not worked in a licensed child care facility for at least two years with an incentive grant to attract them to employment in a licensed child care facility.
Resource website link: 
http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/ece_incentive/index.htm
Program: 
ECE Incentive Grant Program
Organization: 
BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
Contact information: 

ECE Incentive Grant Program
Child Care Programs and Services Branch
PO Box 9965 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9R4
Fax: 250 952-0765

YVR Art Foundation Scholarships

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Description: 
This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis for youth who wish to develop their artistic potential in traditional Northwest Coast Aboriginal art.
Resource website link: 
http://www.yvraf.com/index.aspx
Organization: 
YVR Art Foundation
Contact information: 

Susan Rome
YVR Art Foundation Scholarships
1566 East 13th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5N 2B8
Email: srome@telus.net
T: 778-859-2458

Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students

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Description: 
FANS provides funding for approved programs that are at least 12 continuous weeks and not more than 26 continuous weeks in length.
Resource website link: 
http://www.gov.nu.ca/education/eng/adult/fans/index.htm
Program: 
Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS)
Organization: 
Nunavut Department of Education
Contact information: 

Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students
Nunavut Department of Education
P.O. Box 390
Arviat, Nunavut
X0C 0E0
T: 1 867 857 3085 or toll-free 1 877 860 0680
F: 1 867 857 3092 or toll-free: 1 877 860 0167 Email: FANS@gov.nu.ca

The Nunavut Beneficiaries Scholarships Program

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Description: 
Encouraging Land Claims beneficiaries to pursue advanced education in business, management, resource management, community development, culture and the social sciences
Resource website link: 
http://www.nitc.ca/english/programs-scholarship.html
Program: 
The Nunavut Beneficiaries Scholarships Program
Organization: 
Nunavut Implementation Training Committee (NITC)
Contact information: 

P.O. Box 469
Rankin Inlet, NWT X0C 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-2888
Fax: (867) 645-3878
Roxanne Sateana, Program Management Officer: rsateana@netkaster.ca

Inuit Pathways and the Post Secondary Student Support Program

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Description: 
Assisting members of the Labrador Inuit Association (LIA) in gaining access to post-secondary education; financial assistance, tutoring, health benefits
Resource website link: 
http://www.nunatsiavut.com/en/ippsssp.php
Program: 
Inuit Pathways and the Post Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP)
Organization: 
Labrador Inuit Association
Contact information: 

Main PSSSP Office
95 LeMarchant Road, Suite 203
St. John's, NL, Canada A1C 2H1
Tel.: (709) 754-2587
Fax: (709) 754-2364
Toll Free Line: 1-877-777-2589

HRSDC Apprenticeship Incentive Grants

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Description: 
The AIG is meant to help apprentices cover some of the expenses related to tuition, travel and tools.
Resource website link: 
HRSDC link
Program: 
Apprenticeship Incentive Grants
Organization: 
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
Contact information: 

T: 1 866 742-3644
TTY: 1 866 909-9757

New Relationship Trust Scholarships and Subsidies

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Description: 
Three initiatives that encourage and facilitate the pursuit of high school and post-secondary education by youth.
Resource website link: 
http://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/home
Program: 
Scholarships and Subsidies
Organization: 
New Relationship Trust Corporation
Contact information: 

Cheryl Cardinal
Research and Program Officer, Suite 1008-100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver BC V7T 1A2, T: (604) 925-3338
Toll-free: 1-877-922-3338
F: (604) 925-3348, ccardinal@nrtf.ca

Research Grants and Graduate Training

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Description: 
SSHRC supports university-based research and graduate training in the social sciences and humanities.
Resource website link: 
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/web/home_e.asp
Program: 
Research Grants and Graduate Training
Organization: 
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Contact information: 

350 Albert Street
P.O. Box 1610
Ottawa, ON K1P 6G4
Canada, General Inquiries:
Phone: 613-992-0691
Fax: 613-992-1787

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) Bursaries and Scholarships

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Description: 
Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to over 600 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis student annually across a diverse range of disciplines.
Resource website link: 
http://www.naaf.ca/html/education_program_e.html
Program: 
Bursaries and Scholarships
Organization: 
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
Contact information: 

Education Program Rachel Hill Education analyst 1-800-329-9780 ext 020 1-519-445-3020 1-519-445-0067 fax rhill@naaf.ca education@naaf.ca

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Schoolfinder.com Scholarships and Loans

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Search through our extensive database to find scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants. You'll also find information about student loans, applications and budget planning.
Resource website link: 
http://www.schoolfinder.com
Program: 
Scholarships and Loans
Organization: 
EDge Interactive
Contact information: 

3470 Pharmacy Ave Toronto, ON M1W 2S7 Ph: 416-494-3343

BC Scholarships

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Description: 
Provides scholarships to students attending public post-secondary institutions both throughout the province of B.C. and internationally
Resource website link: 
http://www.bcscholarship.ca
Program: 
Scholarships
Organization: 
Irving K. Barber Foundation
Contact information: 

c/o The Victoria Foundation, #109 – 645 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8W 1G2 Phone: (250) 381-5532 Fax: (250) 480-1129 Email: info@bcscholarship.ca

BC Ministry of Advanced Education Grants and Bursaries

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Description: 
Links to organizations and agencies that offer funding.
Resource website link: 
http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/specialprograms/grants.htm
Program: 
Grants and Bursaries
Organization: 
BC Ministry of Advanced Education
Contact information: 

Jacqueline Dennis-Orr, Aboriginal Coordinator/Education Officer
Learning Programs Branch
Ministry of Advanced Education
PO Box 9894 Stn Prov Govt
1st floor - 835 Humboldt St
Victoria BC V8W 9T6
Phone: (250) 387-2043
Fax: (250) 387-0878
E-mail: Jacqueline.DennisOrr@gov.bc.ca

INAC’s post-secondary education programs for BC

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Description: 
INAC’s post-secondary education program is intended to improve the employability of First Nations and Inuit people by providing eligible students with access to education and skills development opportunities at the post-secondary level. When applicable, the program also provides a travel and living allowance. The support Programs are PSSSP, UCEP, ISSP and are listed on the web page.
Resource website link: 
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/bc/proser/fna/ed/pstsec/pstsec_e.html
Organization: 
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Contact information: 

Terrasses de la Chaudière, 10 Wellington, North Tower, Ottawa, ON K1A 0H4 Email: InfoPubs@ainc-inac.gc.ca Phone: (toll-free) 1-800-567-9604 Fax: 1-866-817-3977 TTY]: (toll-free) 1-866-553-0554

Heroes of Our Time Scholarships

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Description: 
To recognize the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of Aboriginal post-secondary education students who demonstrate excellence in their educational development. This is a PDF.
Resource website link: 
http://www.afn.ca/misc/hoot.pdf
Program: 
Heroes of Our Time Scholarships
Organization: 
Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Contact information: 

473 Albert Street, Suite 810, Ottawa, ON K1R 5B4 T: (613) 241-6789 F: (613) 241-4808

FAQ on Scholarships and Bursaries

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
FAQ and links to organizations and agencies that offer funding
Resource website link: 
http://infonet.nextsteps.ca/abburs.html

AYN Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards for Aboriginal Students

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Links to organizations and agencies that offer funding
Resource website link: 
http://dev.ayn.ca/Education-Scholarships.aspx
Program: 
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards for Aboriginal Students
Organization: 
Aboriginal Youth Network

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Finding Financial Assistance

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Links to organizations and agencies that offer funding. This is a PDF.
Resource website link: 
http://www.beahr.com/aec/pdfs/2-FindFincAss.pdf
Program: 
Finding Financial Assistance
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