Scholarship & Bursary Awards

The purpose of these scholarships is to provide financial assistance to First Nations students pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited Canadian educational institution. Students must be graduating from grade 12 or hold a high school diploma, and registered at a post-secondary institution.
The Awards will be as follows

Type I Scholarship - For study in a college or university in mathematics or sciences
Type II Scholarship - For study at a college or university in mathematics, sciences or humanities
Bursary - For study at a college, university, or trade school

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Eligible students are those who meet the following criteria:

• are graduating from grade 12
  
• are registered in a full-time program at a post-secondary institution in Canada
  
• have an average of C+ or higher
  
• are of First Nations ancestry

Completed applications must be accompanied by a 300-word essay describing why you feel you are a worthy candidate. A letter of recommendation by the student's high school principal, counselor, or a teacher also required.

Scholarships will be awarded based on merit accordingly in the following order:

• the highest average
  
• the most persuasive essay
  
• the most compelling letter of recommendation

The deadline for submitting scholarships is June 1

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To apply for a scholarship, please print out a copy of the scholarship form below and mail it to us at:

First Nations College Programs
Suite 4 - 404 Sixth Street
New Westminster, B.C.
Canada V3L 3B2