Aboriginal scholarship & bursary guide: annual Windspeaker insert--April 2005.The following list of scholarships and bursaries has been compiled by Windspeaker with the kind assistance of participating companies, schools and foundations. For a complete and up-to-date listing of Aboriginal scholarships and bursaries please check our online listings located at: www.ammsa.com.NATIONAL MuchMusic Aboriginal Youth Scholarship Please see our ad on page 4. As part of CHUM Television's commitment to encouraging Aboriginal participation in Canadian broadcasting, MuchMusic is proud to announce the first MuchMusic Aboriginal Youth Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship--created in partnership with the Aboriginal Youth Network (AYN)--will be awarded to the individual who best demonstrates skill, talent, excellence and enthusiasm in pursuing a future in the broadcast industry. Open to all Aboriginal Canadians under 25. Deadline: Fall 2005 Check www.muchmusic.com for details Burlington Resources Burlington Resources, is an American oil and gas company. Their headquarters are in Houston, Texas. Based in Houston, Texas, BR has major offices located in Calgary, London, Farmington, Midland and Fort Worth. Aboriginal Awards Program Developed to provide financial assistance to Aboriginal students pursuing high school upgrading and post-secondary education. Deadline: June 30th Value: Secondary School/Academic Upgrading $1,000College or Technical Institute $2,000University $3,000The award amounts are granted on an annual basis with students being required to reapply Re`ap`ply´ v. t. & i. 1. To apply again. reapply vi → volver a presentarse, hacer or presentar una nueva solicitud each year for continued funding. Awards may be used to cover portions of tuition, books or living expenses. Eligibility: You may apply to the Burlington Resources Aboriginal Awards Program if you meet the following criteria: 1. You are of Aboriginal ancestry an·ces·try n. pl. an·ces·tries 1. Ancestral descent or lineage. 2. Ancestors considered as a group. [Middle English auncestrie, alteration (influenced by 2. You are a Canadian citizen 3. You are enrolled in an eligible program, on a full-time basis 4. You demonstrate promising academic qualifications 5. You require financial assistance to pursue your education Application process: Please send your completed application along with your proof of acceptance and most recent transcripts to the following address: Diversified Staffing Services Attention: Burlington Resources Aboriginal Awards Program 100, 805-5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P T2P Type-Two Phaser (Star Trek) T2P Transition to Production (computer systems development) 0N6 Telephone: (403) 237-5577 Toll Free: (877) 271-7720 Fax: (403) 266-3386 www.diversifiedstaffing.com The Canadian Nurses Foundation Value: varies Deadline: April 16, 2004. The Canadian Nurses Foundation is the only national foundation solely committed to promoting the health and patient care of Canadians by financially supporting nurses through study awards, specialty certification, research grants and general support of educational endeavors that advance the nursing profession. Canadian Nurses Foundation 50 Driveway Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1E2 Toll Free: 1-800-361-8404 Fax: (613) 237-3520 www.canadiannursesfoundation.com The Weather Network--Pelmorex Inc. Value: One award of $500.00 Deadline: May 30 The Weather Network educational incentive award is to create interest among Aboriginal peoples in the Canadian Broadcasting industry. Eligibility: A status or non-status Aboriginal full time student who demonstrates financial need. The applicant is enrolling in a Third or Fourth year Canadian Journalism or Radio and Television Arts program at a recognized College or University and has received passing marks (60% or better) in their previous year of study. Applicants are committed students with proven leadership ability, and enthusiasm for their chosen career path. If no students entering are eligible, the award may go to an Aboriginal student in another reputable program specifically, Business Administration, Meteorology meteorology, branch of science that deals with the atmosphere of a planet, particularly that of the earth, the most important application of which is the analysis and prediction of weather. , Computer Science, Graphic Design or Engineering Technology. Requirement: Resume, official transcript from most recent year of study, successful interview with Pelmorex and good references. Information: Pelmorex Inc. Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. 1 Robert Speck Robert Speck (born August 24, 1909 - died ?) was a Romanian field handball player of German origin who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Romanian field handball team, which finished fifth in the Olympic tournament. He played all three matches. Parkway Suite 1600 Mississauga, Ontario For the First Nation, see . Mississauga (pronounced: [ˌmɪsɪˈsɑgə] listen L4Z 4B3 Phone: 905-5669511 ext. 270 Fax: 905-566-9696 Millennium Excellence Awards Value: Local award winners will receive a one-time $4,000 award. Provincial/territorial award winners will receive a $4,000 award, renewable up to three times (for a possible total of $16,000). National award winners will receive a $5,000 award, renewable up to three times (for a possible total of $20,000). Eligibility: The excellence awards recognize, support, and encourage talented Canadians who make positive and significant contributions to the betterment bet·ter·ment n. 1. An improvement over what has been the case: financial betterment. 2. Law An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real property. of communities across the country, who demonstrate the capacity for leadership, and are committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and innovation. Only individuals who intend to enter a college or university undergraduate program for the first time may apply. For application information, contact: Millennium Excellence Award Program Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation is a private, independent organization created by an act of Canadian Parliament in 1998. It was provided with an initial endowment of $2.5 billion to award "[m]ore than 100,000 scholarships [... 1000 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 800 Montreal, Quebec H3A 3R2 www.aimhigh.ca Millennium Bursaries Value: Between $1,500 and $4,500, depending on the students' province or territory of residence and level of financial need. Eligibility: To qualify for a millennium bursary bur·sa·ry n. pl. bur·sa·ries 1. A treasury, especially of a public institution or religious order. 2. Chiefly British A scholarship granted to a university student in need. , a students must: (a) be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, (b) be studying in an undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, both of which must be recognized by the Canada Student Loans Program or the student's provincial/territorial student financial assistance program, (c) successfully qualify for assistance from his/her province/territory of residence, and (d) have already completed 60 per cent of a year of post-secondary education. Students have their level of financial need assessed by their province/territory of residence. Those who demonstrate the highest level of need and meet the Foundation's eligibility criteria qualify for a millennium bursary, which is paid either to the student or directly to the student's loan provider to reduce his/her student loan debt. Duration: Awarded annually Deadline: Students must successfully apply for provincial/territorial financial assistance Contact information: Millennium Bursary Program Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation 1000 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 800 Montreal, Quebec H3A 3R2 www.aimhigh.ca Alliance Pipeline Aboriginal Student Awards Program Number: One Value: Cost of tuition, books and supplies to a maximum of $4,000 per academic year. Deadline: April 30 Eligibility: Aboriginal students who are: residents of Saskatchewan, Alberta or British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography ; enrolled in, or have applied to a technical school, college or university, in a program relevant to the oil and gas industry; relevant programs include: mechanical engineering technology, instrumentation engineering technology, electrical engineering technology Electrical engineering technology (EET) is an engineering technology field related to electrical engineering. External Links
Coordinator, Aboriginal Student Awards Program Alliance Pipeline Ltd., #400605 5th Avenue South West Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H5 Imperial Oil Aboriginal Scholarships Awards Program Please see our ad on page 7. Value: $3,500 (maximum for college) and $4,500 (maximum for university) The awards are designed to cover tuition, textbooks, supplies and other compulsory fees. Deadline: June 15 of each year Imperial Oil Resources offers four individual education awards each year to any person of Aboriginal ancestry entering post-secondary studies. The purpose of the awards program is to encourage people of Aboriginal ancestry to pursue undergraduate post-secondary educational studies in disciplines relevant to the petroleum industry. Applicants must reside in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories Northwest Territories, territory (2001 pop. 37,360), 532,643 sq mi (1,379,028 sq km), NW Canada. The Northwest Territories lie W of Nunavut, N of lat. 60°N, and E of Yukon. or the Yukon for at least one year immediately prior to applying for the award. Application form, full program guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. and eligibility details can be obtained by calling Imperial Oil Community and Aboriginal Affairs at 780-639-5194. Association of First Nations Women Scholarship Value: Two awards: one in the fall, and one in the spring. Scholarships are awarded twice a year. The successful applicants are presented with their awards at the Blanche MacDonald Memorial Dinner and the Native Indian Teacher Education Program Graduation Dinner. Eligibility: Applicants must: be of First Nation ancestry; be registered as full-time students Full-Time Student A status that is important for determining dependency exemptions. An individual enrolled in a post-secondary institution may be eligible for certain tax breaks. Notes: The full-time status is based on what the individual's school considers full time. at a post-secondary institution; and include with their application proof of registration at a post-secondary institution, a copy of their transcript(s), a professional reference, a personal reference, and a support letter from a major Aboriginal organization. Deadline: Open Association of First Nations Women #1-245 East Broadway Vancouver, B.C.V5T 1W4 Fax: (604) 872-1845 Intelligent Sensing For Innovative Structures (ISIS) Canada Research Scholarship for Aboriginal People in Engineering Value: One scholarship of $5,000 per year. Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures (ISIS Canada) is a Network of Centres of Excellence funded by the federal and provincial governments, the university communities and the private sector. The mandate of ISIS Canada is to develop a new generation of sophisticated civil engineering structures for the 21st century. Eligibility: In order to be eligible, applicants must be graduates in engineering or applied sciences at a Canadian university or be currently enrolled in a degree program, and must be registered in, or intending to proceed to, graduate study in engineering or applied sciences. The scholarship is awarded for a 12-month period and may be renewed for a second year at the discretion of the awarding committee. Deadline: March 31 Dr.S.H.Rizkalla, P.Eng., President ISIS Canada 227 Engineering Building University of Manitoba Location The main Fort Garry campus is a complex on the Red River in south Winnipeg. It has an area of 2.74 square kilometres. More than 60 major buildings support the teaching and research programs of the university. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T R3T Real Text Three Dimensional 5V6 Phone: (204) 474-850 Intelligent Sensing For Innovative Structures (ISIS) Canada--Research Scholarship for Women and Aboriginal People Value: One scholarship of up to $5,000. Eligibility: Applicants must: be women or be of Aboriginal ancestry; be engineering graduates or currently enrolled in a degree and intending to pursue graduate studies; be seeking solutions to the deterioration de·te·ri·o·ra·tion n. The process or condition of becoming worse. of steel reinforced concrete reinforced concrete Concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces. The reinforcing steel—rods, bars, or mesh—absorbs the tensile, shear, and sometimes the compressive stresses in a concrete ; and be in third year civil engineering or above. Deadline: March 31 Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures Room 227 Engineering Blvd. University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: (204) 474-8880 Magna For Canada Scholarship Fund Value: Various scholarships of $5,000 to $10,000. Eligibility: Applicants must: be full-time students; and submit a proposal (maximum 2,500 words) on "If I was Prime Minister of Canada, I would do the following to improve living standards living standards npl → nivel msg de vida living standards living npl → niveau m de vie living standards living npl and unite the country." Deadline: May 15 Magna for Canada Scholarship Fund 36 Apple Creek Blvd Markham, Ontario Markham (2006 Population 261,573[0]) is located in York Region, directly north of Toronto, and is part of Toronto's CMA. It is larger than many Canadian cities. Despite its qualifications regarding population, it has not had the title of city conferred upon it by the L3R 4Y4 National Union Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians Value: One scholarship of $1,000. Eligibility: The award is open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who plan to enter the first year of a public post-secondary education institution full-time, and who are children of, or foster children of, a National Union member. The award is given to the writer of the best 750-1000 word essay on "The importance of quality public services Public services is a term usually used to mean services provided by government to its citizens, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing private provision of services. in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians." Deadline: June 30 Scholarships National Union of Public and General Employees The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is a Canadian trade union. Taken in total it is the second largest union in Canada. Most of its 340,000 members work in the provincial public service sector. 15 Auriga Drive Nepean, Ontario Nepean (pronounced "ne-PEE-yin") was a local municipality adjacent to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada until it was amalgamated with the 10 other municipalities that formed the Regional Municipality of Ottawa Carleton in 2001 to become the new city of Ottawa. K2E 1B7 Phone: (613) 228-9800 Fax: (613) 228-9801 National Union Scholarship for Visible Minorities Value: One of $1,000. Eligibility: The award is open to all visible minority students who plan to enter the first year of a public post-secondary educational institution full-time, and who are the children, or foster children, of a National Union member. The award will be given to the writer of the best 750-1000 word essay on "The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities." Deadline: June 30 Scholarships, National Union of Public and General Employees 15 Auriga Drive Nepean, Ontario K2E 1B7 Phone: (613) 228-9800 Fax: (613) 228-9801 Public Service Commission of Canada Personnel Psychology Sponsorship Program Value: One award of $15,000 per year, plus an opportunity, upon graduation, for employment with the Personnel Psychology Centre in Ottawa. The Personnel Psychology Centre of the Public Service Commission of Canada is offering sponsorship and recruitment programs to candidates studying in industrial/organizational psychology. Eligibility: This program is open only to members of designated under-represented groups: Aboriginal people (Status or Non-Status Indian, Metis Metis (mē`tĭs), in astronomy, one of the 39 known moons, or natural satellites, of Jupiter. Metis goddess of caution and discretion. [Rom. Myth.: Wheeler, 242] See : Prudence or Inuit); persons with disabilities; and members of visible minority groups. Applicants must hold an Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology by June and be eligible for admission to a Master's or Doctoral program in industrial/organizational psychology at a Canadian university. Candidates must have maintained a minimum "B" average (or its equivalent) during their previous years of university studies. A knowledge of English or French is essential. Preference is given to Canadian citizens. Deadline: February 15 Canadian Awards This is a list of all known awards by the Government of Canada, its provinces and territories. National Awards
International Canadian Program Division Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) is the voice of Canada's universities. Formed in 1911, it represents 92 public and private not-for-profit Canadian Universities and University Colleges in Canada. 350 Albert Street Albert Street may refer to:
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1 Phone: (613) 563-1236 Fax: (613) 563-9745 The Canadian Medical Foundation Dr. John Big Canoe Memorial Scholarship Deadline: Applications and supporting documentation for the 2002/03 academic year must be received by March 31. During each year of the program, a $2000 scholarship may be awarded to an undergraduate Aboriginal student enrolled in the last or second to last year of study in a Canadian school of medicine who has demonstrated both strong academic performance and outstanding contributions to the aboriginal community in Canada. Canadian Medical Association The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), with more than 65,000 members, is the largest association of doctors in Canada and works to represent their interests nationally. It formed in 1867, three months after Confederation. Special Bursary Program for Undergraduate Aboriginal Medical Students Deadline: TBA TBA See: To be announced The bursary is awarded based on financial need and will provide a maximum of $4000 per academic year to each successful applicant. A total of up to $40,000 in bursaries may be awarded in each academic year of the program. Given that financial resources are often limited by the end of the academic year, bursaries will be awarded at this time. Bursary recipients will also receive memberships in the CMA CMA - Concert Multithread Architecture from DEC. , the relevant division of CMA (provincial or territorial) and the Native Physicians Association in Canada. The Canadian Medical Foundation, 1867 Alta Vista Drive Alta Vista Drive is a suburban road in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It runs from Bank Street in the south to Industrial Avenue in the north covering the neighbourhoods of Ridgemont, Alta Vista and Riverview. , Ottawa, ON K1G 3H7 Phone: (613) 731-9331 X2291 Toll Free: 1-800-267-9703 X2291 Fax: (613) 731-9013 www.cma.ca CanWest Global Aboriginal Internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. Award Deadline: September 2 Annual Internship Award for Aboriginal Canadian working in private television. THe award is valued up to $10,000 and places the award recipient in a 4 month Internship program at either the Global Television Network in Don Mills Don Mills is a new town and neighbourhood in Toronto, recognized as the first planned and fully integrated post-war community developed by private enterprise in North America. (Toronto) or STV-Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan where the award recipient will be paid on a salry basis for the summer of 1998. Canwest Global System Broadcasters of the Future Awards 81 Barber Greene, Don Mills, Ontario M3C M3C Mira Costa Computer Club 2A2 Heroes of our Time Scholarships--Assembly of First Nations Sponsored by: Assembly of First Nations Eligibility: First Nations Citizen Value: TBA Deadline Date: June 1 each year Tommy Prince Thomas “Tommy” Prince, MM (October 25, 1915–November 25, 1977) was one of Canada's most decorated war heroes, serving in World War II and the Korean War. Early life Award Walter Dieter Walter Perry Dieter O.C. (31 May 1916 - 7 September 1988) was a Canadian First Nations leader. He was the founding Chief of the National Indian Brotherhood in 1968, which is today known as the Assembly of First Nations. Award Omer Peters Award Robert Smallboy Award James Gosnell Award Applications submitted to: Selection Committee--Heroes of Our Time Awards The Assembly of First Nations Education Sector Suite 1002--One Nicholas Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7 Phone: (613) 241-6789 Fax: (613) 241-5808 www.afn.ca Tom Longboat Cogwagee (Thomas Longboat) (June 4, 1887–January 9, 1949) was an Onondaga distance runner from the Six Nations of the Grand River Indian reserve near Brantford, Ontario, and for much of his career the dominant long distance runner of the time. Award Sponsored by: The Aboriginal Sport Circle Eligibility: Nominations are invited from all levels of sport. To be eligible, nominees must meet the following criteria: Must be of Aboriginal descent Must have amateur status in the sport which they are nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. Must be for athletic achievements within the awards calendar year Must submit a completed Nomination Form to the appropriate Provincial/TerritorialAboriginal Sport Body on or before the annual deadline. Value: TBA Criteria: Currently enrolled/accepted in medical program, demonstrated exceptional academic abilities, involved and committed to extra-curricular activities Deadline Date: January each year. For more information contact: Aboriginal Sport Circle at Toll Free 1-866-938-1176. www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca First Nations Schools Co-operative Education Program Will fund proposals received from First Nations education authorities to establish or expand co-operative programs for on-reserve First Nation Youth Contact your local DIAND DIAND Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Government of Canada) office Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP FSWEP Federal Student Work Experience Program ) FSWEP replaces the Federal Summer Student Employment Program Offers full-time high school, CDGEP, college, technical institute and university students the opportunity to apply for student jobs with the federal government Application forms are available at student career offices at colleges, GEGEPS, technical institutions and universities, Human Resources Centres of Canada, and PSC (Public Service Commission) Same as PUC. Regional and District offices Canada Trust CT Financial Services Inc. was a financial services holding company that was founded in London, Ontario and later had its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario and operated in Canada through subsidiaries including Canada Trustco Mortgage Company and The Canada Trust Company Scholarship for Outstanding Community Leadership Full tuition plus $3,500 toward living expenses Guaranteed offer of summer employment at Canada Trust Contact: 1-800-308-8306 The Banff Centre--Aboriginal Leadership and Management Programs Special grants which can be applied against the tuition for Aboriginal professional development programs, are available to Canadian Aboriginals ornon-Aboriginals who work for Aboriginal communities or organizations. Contact: 1-888-255-632 www.banffleadership.com Xerox Aboriginal Scholarships Program--Xerox Canada Please see our ad on page 2. Deadline: June 15 Each year Xerox Canada offers $3,000 scholarships to eight (8) Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education in Information Technology. Each scholarship is for a maximum of four (4) years for university programs or three (3) years for community college programs, pending year-over-year program re-enrollment. For more info. Fax (416) 733-6811 Contributions Administrator, Corporate Affairs, Xerox Canada Ltd. 5650 Yonge Street, 10th Floor Toronto, Ontario M2M M2M Machine-to-Machine (communication, mainly mobile) M2M Minutes to Midnight (Linkin Park album) M2M Mobile to Mobile (cellular phone) M2M Member-to-Member M2M Month to Month 4G7 Investing in the future growth of Aboriginal Youth--Canadian National Please see our ad on page 3. CN developed its Native Educational Awards Program because of its commitment to the education and training of Aboriginal youth. Every year since 1988, we've awarded five $1,500 scholarships to help Aboriginal students pursue university studies leading to a career in transportation. This covers a wide range of occupations--from nurses to engineers, computer experts to market analysts. For more info. contact your band office, friendship centre or college of your choice CN Scholarship For Women Deadline July 25 One scholarship of $500 available to women registered in programs of nontraditional trades. Qualifying programs include Welding welding, process for joining separate pieces of metal in a continuous metallic bond. Cold-pressure welding is accomplished by the application of high pressure at room temperature; forge welding (forging) is done by means of hammering, with the addition of heat. , Machine Shop, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Industrial Electronics Technician/Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. Engineering Technology. Applicants must be accepted into fall semester se·mes·ter n. One of two divisions of 15 to 18 weeks each of an academic year. [German, from Latin (cursus) s in specified program of nontraditional trade. Application is required by July 25; forms are available through Student Services and Registrars offices. Canadian National Educational Awards Program 935 de la Gauchetiere Street West Montreal, Quebec H3B 2M9 Phone: (514) 399-7675 www.cn.ca Educational Awards Program--Husky Oil Please see our ad on page 8. Deadline: May 31 Awards announced: July 31 Up to 7 Aboriginal students are selected each year. Awards of up to $3,000 per year will be granted to cover a portion of tuition, books, or living expenses. Aboriginal people (Inuit, Metis, Status and Non Status Indians status Indian n. Canadian A federally registered member of a band or First Nation, having special status under Canadian law. See Usage Note at First Nation. ) who meet the following qualifications: * Canadian citizen * in need of financial assistance * demonstrate serious interest in furthering their educational and career development Preference will be given to applicants whose residence is located on or near one of Husky's exploration, development or operation sites. Individuals pursuing academic post-secondary studies at a university, community college or technical institute are eligible to apply. Diversity and Aboriginal Affairs Husky Oil Operations Limited P.O. Box 6525, Station D Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G7 Phone: (403) 298-6780 RBC RBC red blood cell. RBC or rbc abbr. red blood cell RBC, n See red blood cell count. RBC red blood cells; red blood (cell) count (see blood count). Royal Bank Aboriginal Student Awards Deadline: January 31 Five (5) awards of up to $4,000/ year for four (4) years at university or two years at college. Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Metis are elligible to apply. You must be a permanent resident/citizen of Canada. For an application and brochure, write to: RBC Royal Bank Aboriginal Student Awards Program 330 Front Street West 10th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 3B7 Fax: 416-348-6455 Legal Studies for Aboriginal People Program Deadline: March 31 for Pre-Law Programs. The Department of Justice funds Metis and non-status Indians who wish to attend law school. Through the Legal Studies for Aboriginal People Program, the Department offers scholarships for the three-year law program and scholarships for a pre-law orientation course Noun 1. orientation course - a course introducing a new situation or environment orientation course, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not . Value: Tuition fees, textbooks, living expenses, award based on financial need. For more information: Phone: (613) 957-9643 canada.justice.gc.ca Polaris--Northern Star Program This awards program recognizes the creative and innovative environmental actions by youth who have had an impact within their communities. Young people up to 25 years of age may be nominated for an award. Completed forms are due by March 31 of each year. For more information and a nomination form, call the Action 21 National Office Toll free at: 1 800 668-6767. Department of Justice Canada Noun 1. Department of Justice Canada - an agency of the Canadian government that provides litigation and legal advice and opinions to the government DoJC Entrance Scholarships for Aboriginal Students The Department of Justice Canada has made available three-year scholarships to Metis and non-status Indian students who wish to attend law school. Each year, ten or more pre-law scholarships will be made available to Metis and non-status Indians, to cover the cost of attending a summer orientation program offered by the Native Law Centre, University of Saskatchewan The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is a coeducational public research university located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The University is celebrating its centennial year in 2007. , in Saskatoon Saskatoon (săskət  n`), city (1991 pop. 186,058), S central Sask., Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. and a summer French language
pre-law orientation program at the University of Ottawa In September, ten or more three-year law school scholarships will be made available to Metis and non-status applicants to defray de·fray tr.v. de·frayed, de·fray·ing, de·frays To undertake the payment of (costs or expenses); pay. [French défrayer, from Old French desfrayer : des-, their living costs, textbooks, tuition fees, and other costs. The Department of Justice Canada is accepting applications for the summer pre-law program until 1 April, and applications for the law school scholarships until 1 June. Students interested in both programs must forward two separate applications. For further information and application forms, contact: Program Assistant, Legal Studies for Aboriginal People Program Department of Justice Canada Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8 Similar financial assistance is available from Indian and Northern Affairs for registered Indian and Inuit students. Department of Indian Affairs or your Local Band Education Authority Funding for status Indian students is available from the Department of Indian Affairs or your Local Band Education Authority. Legal Studies are generally considered separate from other undergraduate programs and therefore full funding will be available for the three years of legal studies. Metis, Inuit and non-status Indians may apply to the Department of Justice. The funding covers tuition, books and living expenses and is renewable for the two further years of law school. The funding also covers the Saskatchewan Summer program. For more information on whether you qualify and the applicable deadlines for funding, contact: Program Administrator Legal Studies for Aboriginal Peoples Program Department of Justice Canada Ottawa, Ontario R1A OH8 Phone: (613) 957-9583 Sears Canada Sears Canada Inc. TSX: SCC (more commonly referred to as "Sears") is a retailer, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, that operates in all provinces and territories across Canada with a network of 188 corporate stores, 180 dealer stores, 67 home improvement showrooms, 112 Sears Inc. Scholarship: Deadline June 1 Ten scholarships of $1,000 are available to children of Sears employees. Applications are available from and submitted to: Canadian Awards Program, International & Canadian Programs Division, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Suite 600, 350 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1 Chevron Canada Resources Deadline: January 31 Number of scholarships varies, value up to $5,000 Available to students of Aboriginal heritage interested in undertaking a period of study in public administration and/or community affairs involving drug/alcohol education and rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. . Special consideration given to residents of Northwest territories and other areas of concern. Canadian Universities for Northern Studies #201, 130 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4 Phone: (613) 238-3525 TD Bank and First Nations Bank of Canada First Nations Bank of Canada (or FNBC) was established in 1996 after receiving Letters Patent from the Government of Canada. It began as a venture between TD Bank (now TD Canada Trust) and Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation in 1993-94. Aboriginal Education Awards Deadline: March 31 Value: Five awards of $1,000 each Recipients will also receive consideration for summer employment and full-time employment once education is complete. Criteria: Applicants must be of Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit, Metis); full time student at recognized Canadian post secondary institution pursuing a program relevant to a career in banking such as business, economics, computer science, math and sciences; in need of financial assistance to further educational goals. Award Coordinator Toronto Dominion Centre 201 Portage Portage (1, 2 pôr`təj; 3 pôr`tĭj). 1 Town (1990 pop. 29,060), Porter co., NW Ind., a suburb of Gary, on Lake Michigan; inc. 1959. Avenue P.O. Box 7700 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3E7 Phone: (204) 988-2800 Baxter Corporation--Jean Goodwill Scholarship Value: $2,500.00 Number: 2 Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry; Student of a nursing program at post-secondary institutions, in a Bachelors nursing program or a graduate nurse already serving in isolated communities accepted in community health, outpost or midwifery midwifery (mĭd`wī'fərē), art of assisting at childbirth. The term midwife for centuries referred to a woman who was an overseer during the process of delivery. In ancient Greece and Rome, these women had some formal training. nursing. Closing Date July 1 Description: Required to practice nursing in an isolated northern Native community. For more information contact: Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada The Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (ANAC) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization. It is an affiliate group of the Canadian Nurses Association. The ANAC is the only professional nursing organization for aboriginal peoples of Canada. 56 Sparks Street Sparks Street is a street in downtown Ottawa, Canada that was converted into an outdoor pedestrian street in 1966, making it the earliest such street or mall , Suite 502 Ottawa, ON K1P 5A9 Phone: (613) 724-4677 Fax: (613) 724-4718 www.anac.on.ca Canada--US Fullbright Program Student must be American or Canadian with Native Heritage and attending a post-secondary education institution studying countries relations between other countries. Value of award is $15,000.00 for student and $25,000.00 for faculty members enrolled in graduate studies. For more information contact: Ste. 2015, 350 Albert Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1AP Phone: (613) 237-5366 Fax: (613) 237-2029 Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation (CMSF CMSF Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation CMSF Canada Millennium Scholarship Fund CMSF Chief of Mission Systems Flight CMSF Congregation of the Missionaries of St Francis ): The CMSF Awards program was started in 1989 to identify, recognize and reward well-rounded students who combine distinguished talents with character, leadership potential, and a commitment to the community. Garfield Weston Merit Scholarships for Colleges (GWMSC) Eligibility: 1) Be in the final year of study for a high school diploma A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED. OR be an adult in the work force. 2) Must NOT be university degree or college diploma graduate within the last 3 years. 3) Demonstrate an academic ability that will ensure success in their chosen course of study. 4) Demonstrate leadership potential. 5) Present a record of service to the school and/or community. 6) Demonstrate an interest in his/her selected field of study. 7) Be accepted at an accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. community college for 2-4 year diploma studies in the academic year after selection. National Award: Up to 50 available annually All GWMSC Awards inquires contact: CMSF/GWMSC 53 Yonge Street 5th floor Toronto, ON, M5E 1J3 1-866-544-2673 www.gwmsc.ca Native Women's Association of Canada The Native Women's Association of Canada, or NWAC, is an organization in Canada that represents Aboriginal women, particularly First Nations and Métis women.[1] Inuit women are represented by the separate organization, Pauktuutit. Corbiere--Laval Two-Axe Early Student Awards Aboriginal women and be enrolled in a post-secondary institution. Two (2) awards valued at $1,000.00 each For more information contact: Native Women's Association 9 Melrose Avenue Melrose Avenue is a well-known Los Angeles street that starts from Santa Monica Boulevard at the border between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood and ends at Hoover Street in Silver Lake. Melrose runs north of Beverly Boulevard and south of Santa Monica Boulevard. Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1T8 Phone: 613) 722-3033 Fax: (613) 722-7687 Experience Canada This program is a learning and development venture designed to aid in the transition from school to work. The program is cost-shared by the private and public sectors with the support of the volunteer sector and o ther partners such as business and labour groups. Applicants must be fluent in one of Canada's official languages, be Canadian residents between 18 and 29 years of age, unemployed or underemployed un·der·em·ployed adj. 1. Employed only part-time when one needs and desires full-time employment. 2. Inadequately employed, especially employed at a low-paying job that requires less skill or training than one possesses. . Qualified applicants should be graduates of high school, CEGEP CEGEP Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (French) , a recognized trade certificate program, community college or university who have been out of school at least a year. Successful candidates will participate in a ten month program which includes a workplace assignment with an experience provider in a province other then their home provinces. For more information contact: Experience Canada 116 Albert Street, Suite 500 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1C9 Canadian Research Aboriginal Studies Since its inception in 1978, the Council has supported various research projects which examine various issues of relevance to Aboriginal people including culture, self government, demography demography (dĭmŏg`rəfē), science of human population. Demography represents a fundamental approach to the understanding of human society. , and sociology among others. For more information contact: Communication Division, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is an arm's length Canadian federal funding agency.[1] Offering numerous funding programs with a 2006-2007 budget of CAN$306 million for grants and scholarships, and CAN$538 overall,[2] PO Box 1610 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6G4 Sir John A. MacDonald graduate fellowship in Canadian History This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolling in a doctoral program in Canadian history at an Ontario university. The value of award is $8,500.00 and can be renewed for three consecutive years to a maximum of $25,500.00. For more information contact: The Graduate Studies Office at Ontario Universities or The Ministry of Education and Training Student Affairs Student affairs staff are responsible for academic advising and support services delivery at colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. The chief student affairs officer at a college or university often reports directly to the chief executive of the institution. PO Box 4500189 Red River Road, 4th Floor Thunder Bay Thunder Bay, city (1991 pop. 113,946), SW Ont., Canada, on Thunder Bay inlet of Lake Superior. The city was created in 1970 by the amalgamation of the twin cities of Fort William and Port Arthur and two adjoining townships. , Ontario P7B 6G9 Phone: (807) 343-7257 or 1-800-465-3957 Environmental Innovation Program For groups and individuals 18 years of age and older interested in research and development in the environmental filed. Offers Canadian industry, universities, Native groups, non-governmental organizations “NGO” redirects here. For other uses, see NGO (disambiguation). A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a legally constituted organization created by private persons or organizations with no participation or representation of any government. and interested individuals the opportunity to meet the GreenPlan's objectives. For more information contact: Program Directorate Public Works and Government Services Canada Public Works and Government Services Canada, also referred to as Department of Public Works and Government Services, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for the government's internal servicing and administration. Place du Portage Place du Portage is a large office complex in the Hull sector of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, situated along Boulevard Maisonneuve and facing the Ottawa River. It is owned and occupied by the Federal Government of Canada. , Phase III Noun 1. phase III - a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects; after successful conclusion of these clinical trials it will receive formal approval from the FDA , 12C111 Laurier Street Hull, Quebec Hull is part of the city of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the west bank of the Gatineau River and the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Ottawa. K1A 0S5 Phone: 1-800-563-3518 Women in Engineering and Sciences Program For women undergraduates who are interested in a career in physics, engineering or mathematics. To qualify you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada attending a Canadian University or CEGEP and enrolled full-time in an undergraduate physics, engineering or mathematics program. You must also have completed your first undergraduate year of university or your second year of pre-university CEGEP before September 1. For more information contact: Human Resources Branch Recruitment Office National Research Council of Canada The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is Canada's leading organization for scientific research and development. History NRC was established in 1916, mainly to advise the government. Then, in the early 1930s, laboratories were built in Ottawa. Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6 Phone: (613) 993-9134 Fax: (613) 990-7669 Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth, or Elizabeth, may refer to: Living people
Bohemia `bĭlē), in the Bible, a year when alienated property and land were restored, slaves were manumitted, debts were forgiven, and a general sabbatical year was observed in Endowment Fund Noun 1. endowment fund - the capital that provides income for an institutionendowment patrimony - a church endowment chantry - an endowment for the singing of Masses Award Program If you have successfully completed at least one year of an undergraduate university program. You must be a Canadian citizen or permenent resident. It provides nonrenewable scholarships of $5,000.00 for one acedemic year, and transportation expense for one return trip for students to pursue their undergraduate studies in their second official language. For more information contact: Canadian Awards Program Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada 350 Albert Street, Suite 600 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1 Phone: (613) 563-1236 Fax: (613) 563-9745 The Ross Charles Award Deadline: March 15 Dedicated to providing six weeks of specialized training to young professional Aboriginal men and women from Northern Canada Northern Canada is the vast northernmost region of Canada variously defined by geography and politics. Definitions and usage Also referred to as the Canadian North or (locally) as the North who are interested in furthering their knowledge in the fields of broadcasting and telecommunications Send to: Attn.: Angele Gelineau Cancom 155 Queen Street, Suite 1204 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L1 Phone: (613) 232-4814 Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Award--The Canadian Press  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . To a Native person studying journalism. Value: One scholarship of $4,000 Eligibility: Native ancestry. Studying journalism at a Canadian university or community college. Deadline: December 31 of each year. Information: Manager of Human Resources Canadian Press 36 King Street East Toronto, Ontario M5C 2L9 Phone: (416) 594-2179 Fax: (416) 364-9283 National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) is a Canadian non-profit organization whose core focus is to provide scholarships for Aboriginal students. The organization was founded in 1985 by John Kim Bell. (NAAF NAAF National Alopecia Areata Foundation NAAF National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation NAAF Network Access Attachment Functions NAAF Naval Auxiliary Airfield NAAF Northwest Africa Air Forces NAAF New African Artist's Foundation (UK) ) Please see our ad on page 5. Shell Aboriginal Awards -- NAAF Several awards presented yearly through the scholarship program of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation. The value of the award varies by student request. Indian & Inuit Health Careers Program Scholarship -- NAAF Deadline: May 1 Several $1,000 scholarships are available to Canadian citizens of Aboriginal ancestry who have resided in Canada for the last 12 months. Individuals must meet the minimum enrollment requirements in a professional health career program. Applications are available at local schools and must be postmarked by May 15 Indian & Inuit Health Careers Program Bursary -- NAAF Deadline: May 1 Bursaries are available to Canadian citizens of Aboriginal ancestry who have resided in Canada for the last 12 months. Individuals must meet the minimum enrollment requirements in a professional health career program and have not received financial assistance related to their education from any other source. Aboriginal Veterans' Scholarship Trust--Canada -- NAAF For students engaged in fields of study that support and contribute to Aboriginal self-governance and economic self-reliance. For more information check out the web site Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust. Business, Sciences and General Education Program -- NAAF Value: Varies from $1,000 to $8,000 Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Metis, Inuit) attending a Canadian Community College (CEGEP) or university (first year or returning students); registered in programs such as busieness, health sciences, new and advanced technologies (not limited to these). Priority is given to students enrolled in business and sciences. Diane Fowler Leblanc Aboriginal Social Work Scholarship -- NAAF Value: The amount of each scholarship is based on the individual needs of each candidate (tuition, course materials, living expenses, daycare, travel) up to a maximum of $10,000 per year for three or four years, depending on the institution's course requirements. The Alberta Museology mu·se·ol·o·gy n. The discipline of museum design, organization, and management. mu  se·o·log Internship -- NAAF
Value: Varies. Two four month internships at the Provincial Museum of Alberta for Aboriginal students pursuing a career in ethnology ethnology (ĕthnŏl`əjē), scientific study of the origin and functioning of human cultures. It is usually considered one of the major branches of cultural anthropology, the other two being anthropological archaeology and , natural history or Canadian history. Arts Scholarship Program -- NAAF Deadline: March 31. Value: Based on Budget needs. All areas related to the visual, performing, media, graphic and literary arts. Award decision based on merit of project, quality of raining and financial need. Art work samples will need to be sent with application. Petro Canada Education Awards for Native Students -- NAAF Deadline June 15 Five education awards of up to $5,000 are available to native students of Canadian or Inuit ancestry entering or enrolled in post-secondary programs where studies can be applied in an industrial setting in the oil and gas industry. Trans Canada Pipelines Leadership Awards -- NAAF With these awards, TransCanada Pipelines The TransCanada pipeline is a system of natural gas pipelines, up to 48 inches (1219 millimetres) in diameter, that carries gas through Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. It is maintained by TransCanada PipeLines, LP. It is the longest pipeline in Canada. is helping Aboriginal students prepare themselves to play leading roles in the fields of engineering Engineering is a collective term to describe the application of scientific theory in the design, creation, and maintenance of technology. According to 1992 NSF data, the largest fields of engineering are Civil, Electrical / Electronic, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering (by number of , business and commerce, law, science and technology, environment and communications. BP Canada Aboriginal Young Achievers Scholarship -- NAAF Priority for these scholarships may be given to students who are pursuing careers in business, engineering, environmental studies and physical sciences. Great-West Life Business Education Scholarship -- NAAF This scholarship was created to help Aboriginal students from across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. to succeed in the areas of business and entrepreneurship. TD Bank Financial Group Scholarships -- NAAF Through its support of the scholarship program, TD Bank Financial Group is helping to make it easier for Aboriginal students to realize their educational goals. UGG UGG You Go Girl UGG United Grain Growers, Ltd. (Canada) UGG Urban Golf Gear (clothing brand) UGG Underground Groovement (Finland band) Agricultural Scholarships -- NAAF UGG is pleased to provide scholarships to encourage Aboriginal students from the Prairie Provinces Prairie Provinces, Canada: see Manitoba; Saskatchewan; Alberta. to pursue careers in fields related to agriculture. The CN Aboriginal Scholarships -- NAAF Please see our ad on page 3. These scholarships provide funding assistance to Aboriginal students from across Canada who are engaged in studies that will prepare them for careers in the transportation industry such as engineering, business, computer science, communications and technical studies. Suncor Energy Foundation "Shared Achievements" Aboriginal Scholarships -- NAAF These scholarships were created to assist Aboriginal students who are pursuing post-secondary education in business, teaching and science, particularly engineering, earth sciences, natural resource management, environmental studies and computer science. Preference will be given to students from Central and Northern Alberta Norhern Alberta is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta. Its primary industry is oil and gas, with large heavy oil reserves being exploited at the Athabasca Oil Sands and Wabasca Area in the east of the region. , Northeastern and Southwestern British Columbia and the North West Territories. 3M Canada Aboriginal Health Education Awards -- NAAF With these awards, 3M Canada is making a positive contribution to the lives of Aboriginal students who are pursuing careers in fields related to health care. Sun Life Financial Careers in Health Awards -- NAAF With these awards, Sun Life Financial is providing increased opportunities for Aboriginal students to receive training and education for careers in health care. Weyerhaeuser Aboriginal Scholarship -- NAAF Weyerhaeuser is pleased to offer scholarship assistance to Aboriginal students who are pursuing careers in business and science. For more information contact: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Suite 33A, 70 Yorkville Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R IB9 Toll free: 1-800-329-9780 Phone: (416) 926-0775 Fax: (416) 926-7554 www.naaf.ca Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth -- FAAY FAAY Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (Canada) Please see our ad on page 4. Corporate sponsors who support FAAY will award over $200,000 in scholarships and bursaries to Aboriginals (Status, Non-Status, Metis and Inuit). To qualify for a bursary, students must be between the ages of 13 to 18 and be enrolled Grade 9 and up in high school. Students may re-apply each year. To qualify for a scholarship, students must be enrolled in a Canadian university, college or technical institute. There is no age restriction for post-secondary students. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded on a national basis and are based on specific criteria, including contributions to the community, academic performance, career goals plus leadership and role model qualities. Great-West Life "Funding Futures" Scholarship Program -- FAAY Six (6) scholarships, of $2500 each For Aboriginal students enrolled in business, arts an science programs at a Canadian college, university or technical institute. Eurest Support Services Eurest Support Services (ESS) is a subsidiary of the giant catering company, the Compass Group. ESS first came to wide public light after being embroiled in the multibillion-dollar United Nations procurement scandal. Worldwide "Achieving Our Common Future" Scholarship and Bursary Program -- FAAY Six (6) scholarships of $2500 each For Aboriginal students enrolled in studies for the food service and hospitality at any accredited Canadian college or university. One (1) bursary of $750 For a Aboriginal high school students aged 13 to 18 enrolled in Grade 9 and up. GE Foundation "Bright Futures" Scholarship Program -- FAAY Ten (10) scholarships of $2500 each For Aboriginal students enrolled in engineering or business program at a Canadian college, university or technical institute. TD Bank Financial Group "Aboriginal Youth" Scholarship Program -- FAAY Six (6) scholarships of $2000 each For Aboriginal students enrolled in a accredited Canadian college or university. Davis + Henderson "Aboriginal Youth" Scholarship and Bursary Program -- FAAY Five (5) scholarships of $2500 each For Aboriginal students enrolled in a Canadian college, university or technical institute. Ten (10) bursaries of $750 each For Aboriginal high school students aged 13 to 18 enrolled in Grade 9 and up. BMO BMO Bank of Montreal (Canada) BMO Before Market Open BMO Biometrics Management Office BMO Ballistic Missile Office BMO British Mathematical Olympiad BMO Balkan Mathematical Olympiad BMO Business Management Office Financial Group "Canadian Aboriginal Youth" Bursary Program -- FAAY Twenty One (21) bursaries of $750 each For Aboriginal high school students aged 13 to 18 and enrolled in Grade 9 and up. Business Development Bank of Canada The Business Development Bank of Canada is a crown corporation financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial and consulting services to Canadian small business, with a particular focus on technology and exporting. "Aboriginal Youth" Scholarship Program -- FAAY Six (6) scholarships of $2000 each For Aboriginal youth enrolled in a business or commerce program at a Canadian college or university. Scotiabank "Futures in Business" Scholarship Program -- FAAY Ten (10) scholarships of $2500 each For Aboriginal students enrolled in business or commerce program at a Canadian college or university. Husky Energy Husky Energy, Inc. TSX: HSE is a large integrated energy company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in Western Canadian Place. It is listed under the symbol "HSE" on the Toronto Stock Exchange. "Fueling the Future" Scholarship and Bursary Program -- FAAY Three (3) scholarships of $2500 each Aboriginal students primarily residing in Alberta but not exclusively and are enrolled in a Canadian college, university or technical institute. Six (6) bursaries of $750 each For Aboriginal high school students aged 13 to 18 enrolled in Grade 9 and up. Hudson's Bay Company Hudson's Bay Company, corporation chartered (1670) by Charles II of England for the purpose of trade and settlement in the Hudson Bay region of North America and for exploration toward the discovery of the Northwest Passage to Asia. "Aboriginal Futures" Scholarship and Bursary Program -- FAAY Four (4) scholarships of $2500 each For Aboriginal students enrolled in a Canadian college, university or technical institute. Eight (8) bursaries of $750 each For Aboriginal high school students aged 13 to 18 enrolled in Grade 9 and up. CHIP Hospitality "Leaders in Tourism" Scholarship Program -- FAAY Six (6) scholarships of $2000 each Available to Canadian Aboriginal students enrolled in studies focusing on the hospitality industry at any accredited post-secondary educational institution in Canada. Atuqtuarvik Corporation "Atii" Scholarship and Bursary Program -- FAAY Four (4) scholarships of $2500 per year for post-secondary students and Eight (8) bursaries of $750 per year for secondary students Directed to students enrolled as beneficiaries under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement The Nunavut Land Claim Agreement is a 1993 land claims agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area (then part of the Northwest Territories) and the Government of Canada subject to the Constitution Act of 1982. . Scholarship students are to be enrolled in any program of studies at any accredited educational institution in Canada and bursary students are to be enrolled in Nunavut High Schools. Sodexho "Sodexho's Future Stars" Scholarship Program -- FAAY Six (6) scholarships of $2000 each For Aboriginal students enrolled in programs in food services food services Hospital services A 24/7 department in a hospital that provides for the nutritional needs of inpatients–eg, those needing special diets, preparing meals and transporting them to the floor and, through the cafeteria, the hospital staff and dietetics dietetics /di·e·tet·ics/ (-iks) the science of diet and nutrition. di·e·tet·ics n. The branch of therapeutics concerned with the practical application of diet in relation to health and disease. or hospitality at any accredited post-secondary educational institution in Canada. Among the scholarships, Sodexho will be giving consideration to Canada's North as their Remote Business Segment plays a major role within the organization. Canadian Council Canadian Council may refer to: In aviation:
An acronym for a type of municipal convertible bond. ) "Northern Lights" Bursary Program -- FAAY Please see our ad on page 4. In appreciation of the role Premier Paul Okalik Paul Okalik (Inuktitut syllabics: ᐹᓪ ᐅᑲᓕᖅ, IPA pronunciation: ['ukælɪk]), MLA is the Premier of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. played in making CCAB's first Circle for 2015 annual gala dinner such a success, we committed a portion of the proceed of the dinner to help Nunavut students. The recipients are chosen in cooperation with the Nunavut Department of Education. Five (5) bursaries of $1000 each Closing date for submitting applications is mid October Results and awards are given mid-December. For further information contact: FAAY c/o Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business 204A St. George Street George Street may refer to: People:
Coach House, Main Floor Toronto, ON M5R 2N5 Phone: 416-961-8663 ext. 227 Fax: 416-961-3995 Applications are at www.ccab.com The Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society (CASTS) Scholarship Programs Deadline June 15 CASTS scholarships are awarded to post-secondary graduate and undergraduate students for leadership and academic achievement. Awards are made possible by individuals who wish to support the advancement of Canadian Aboriginal people. Recipients cannot receive more than one scholarship per year. Students who are members of CASTS will be given first priority, however, all students are encouraged to apply and submit application by June 15 of each year. Currently, CASTS administers 4 unique scholarship programs: * CASTS Scholarship This scholarship is made available to students pursuing academic programs in the sciences, engineering, health-related fields, natural resources and math and science secondary education. Programs of study may be two to four years or longer. * Chief Crowfoot crowfoot, name for plants with the leaf or some other part resembling the foot of a crow, particularly the buttercup. Professional Health Careers Scholarship Administered for the Deb C. Crowfoot Professional Corporation, this scholarship is made available to four students pursuing professional health careers. the four scholarships are to be awarded in the following manner: 1. must be a member of the Siksika Nation The Siksika Nation is a First Nation in southern Alberta, Canada. The name Siksiká comes from the Blackfoot words sik (black) and iká (foot), with a connector s between the two words. The plural form of Siksiká is Siksikáwa. or one of parents must be a Siksika Nation member; 2. must be a member of Saddle Lake First Nation or one of parents must be a Saddle Lake First Nation member; 3. must be a member of the Ermineskin, Samson, Louis Bull or Montana First Nations or one of parents must be a member of the four bands; 4. must be a professional Health Careers student of Canadian Aboriginal Descent. Note: Professional health career programs are those that require four or more years of university training. * Duval House Communication Careers Scholarship This scholarship is offered to students entering fields related to communications such as journalism, graphic design, television and radio arts. * Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Scholarship Students pursuing academic programs in the earth sciences are eligible for this scholarship. The program of study must be at least two years in length and the student must have completed the first year of their studies. CASTS Scholarship Committee Treaty 7 Tribal Council This page is about the administrations of Native American tribes and Canadian First Nations peoples. For details about Tribal Council on CBS's Survivor, please see Tribal Council (Survivor) A Tribal Council 310-6940 Fisher Road., S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2H 0W3 Phone: (403) 258-1775 Fax: (403) 258-1811 BC [pounds sterling]ani ani (ä`nē), bird: see cuckoo. (1) See animated cursor. (2) (Automatic Number Identification) A telephone service that transmits the billing number (BN) and the telephone number of the Etie Tahltan Scholarship Value: $300.00 The [pounds sterling]ani Etie Tahltan Scholarship was established by Louis FramstBooks as a keet' for those who contributed to the Tahltan Cookbookseries and to acknowledge the collective knowledge of the Tahltanpeople (which makes up the heart of this cookbook (programming) cookbook - (From amateur electronics and radio) A book of small code segments that the reader can use to do various magic things in programs. One current example is the "PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook" by Adobe Systems, Inc (Addison-Wesley, ISBN series). The scholarship is to go to a student of Tahltan descent who has demonstrated achievement in all areas: academics, athletics, art and citizenship in home and community. Note: More than one scholarship may be given out in a year. To qualify, a student must be of Tahltan descent and enrol in a post-secondary program Fill out the Stikine Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Form and attach a document which: a) Traces Tahltan ancestry b) Includes an essay of 500 words or less, discussing the meaning of [pounds sterling]ani Etie and how it applies to themselves, stressing all-round personal development. Considerations: The successful candidate(s) writes a letter of appreciation, indicating personal achievement and a photograph, which will become part of a permanent record. Send to: Louise Framst, Box 52, Cecil Lake, BC VOC (Vertical Online Community) See vertical portal. 1GO. The successful candidate(s) sends a copy of registration in courses or institution to: Stikine Scholarship Committee, School District #87 (Stikine), Box 190, Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO Phone: (250) 771-4440 Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Eligible applicants are members of a BC First Nation who are in financial need and demonstrate merit with respect to accessing post-secondary education including: * Courses of study towards a degree, or a certificate or diploma, at an eligible post-secondary education institution; or * Post-graduate studies in an eligible post-secondary educational institution. Information: Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship c/o Deloitte & Touche P.O. Box 49279, Four Bentall Centre 2100-1055 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, BC V7X 1P4 Coast Ferries (1937-1997) Scholarship--Vancouver Community College. Value: One award $1,500 annually credit toward tuition fees. Eligibility: Available to students in the outer Mid-Coast communities of Bella Bella Bella Bella may refer to:
n. pl. Bella Coola or Bel·la Coo·las 1. a. A Native American people inhabiting the coast of British Columbia along the Bella Coola River, a short stream flowing westward into a channel of Queen . Must have supporting letter from their local First Nations Council and/or School District #49. Selection to be made by VCCApplication: To the Dean of Student Service Vancouver Community College History Before being known as the Vancouver Community College, it was formerly the Vancouver City College. VCC was established in 1965 by bringing the Vancouver Vocational Institute (1949), the Vancouver School of Art (1925), the Vancouver School Board's Night School Program 250 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9 Information: Rebecca Dave, Development Officer Vancouver Community College Foundation 1155 East Broadway PO Box 24620 Stn. "F" Vancouver, BC V5N 5T9 Phone: (604) 871-7148 BC Hydro BC Hydro and Power Authority is one of the largest electric utilities in Canada, serving more than 1.7 million customers[2] in an area containing over 94 per cent of British Columbia's population is mandated to provide, "reliable power, at low cost, for generations. Aboriginal Scholarship Program To encourage and financially assist Aboriginal people to pursue post-secondary education in disciplines relevant to BC Hydro and, where possible, to provide recipients with work experience. Value: Eight scholarships of $1,000 each. Eligibility: Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Inuit or Metis. Has successfully completed the first year of a full time post-secondary program in a discipline relevant to a broad range of BC Hydro careers. Good academic standing (preferably 75% grade point average) in addition to good written communications skills. Balanced lifestyle (i.e., fitness, community involvement, hobbies and interests). Support by a British Columbia First Nation or Native organization. Information: Outreach Programs BC Hydro 16th Floor, 333 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3 Phone: (604) 623-3994 Fax: (604) 623-3614 Mungo Mun´go n. 1. A material of short fiber and inferior quality obtained by deviling woolen rags or the remnants of woolen goods, specif. Martin Memorial Awards--British Columbia To assist people of Native descent to further their education, vocational training, skills and competence. These awards are not only open to those who wish to further their general education and skills, but are available to those who seek to do creative work to further the artistic heritage of the Native peoples in their paintings, carving, music, dance, folklore folklore, the body of customs, legends, beliefs, and superstitions passed on by oral tradition. It includes folk dances, folk songs, folk medicine (the use of magical charms and herbs), and folktales (myths, rhymes, and proverbs). or language. Value: Normally from $100 to $500. Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry. Living in British Columbia at the time of application. Preference will be given to young people. Must be a student at an accredited university or college. Must complete application form, provide two references and supply an official copy of transcripts. Duration: Recipients may apply for further award in a subsequent year. Deadline: May be received at any time for consideration at periodic meetings of the Board. Information: Lucy Galloway P.O. Box 883 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T2 Phone: (250) 752-8785 Fax: (250) 752-3076 Weyerhaeuser Canada BC Division Education Awards Value: Two awards valued at $2000 each. Eligibility: Aboriginals, women, visible minorities persons with disabilities. Enrolled in University program relevant to a career at Weyerhaeuser. Deadline: June 30 Diversity Education Awards Program Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd. P.O. Box 800 Kamloops, BC V2C V2C Voltage to Current 5M7 ALBERTA Alberta Apprenticeship Scholarship Program Number: 165 Value: $1000 Alberta industry is in desperate need of skilled tradespeople trades·peo·ple pl.n. 1. People engaged in retail trade. 2. Skilled workers. Noun 1. tradespeople - people engaged in trade . Funding for the Scholarship program was raised through an industry and government fund-matching campaign. Industry, with support from the AlbertaApprenticeship and Industry Training (AAIT AAIT Atlanta Association of Interpreters & Translators AAIT Atomic Absorption Inhibition Titration AAIT Army Automated Identification Technology ) Board, raised a grand total of $1.3 million and Alberta Learning committed to match the double of industry's contributions up to $1 million, Complete criteria and applications available at local Alberta Apprenticeship Industry Training offices. Information: Fairview College Financial Services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. Department Toll free 1-888-999-7882, ext. 654 www.tradesecrets.org The Belcourt Brosseau Metis Awards If you are a Metis residing in Alberta and need financial help to pursue your education or upgrade your skills, a Belcourt Brosseau Metis Award can help you take the next step. It will give you the opportunity to continue your education by covering a portion of your tuition costs. Deadline: May 15 of each year For more information: Toll Free: 1-866-626-0015 Web site: www.DollarsForLearners.com TransAlta Aboriginal Awards Program Please see our ad on page 8. In keeping with our commitment to provide educational support to the Aboriginal community, TransAlta will present four educational awards (two college and two university) in 2002 to Aboriginal (status, non-status, Metis and Inuit) students who meet the necessary qualifications. Eligibility: You must meet the following criteria: You must be of Aboriginal ancestry; You must have lived in Alberta for at least one year immediately prior to applying for the award; You need financial support to pursue your education; You possess promising academic qualifications (record of academic excellence); You must provide proof of enrollment to one of the ten colleges or four universities listed; You maintain the required course load in your chosen program. Your transcripts, which include all diploma exams written in June, must be received by July 15, 2005. A letter of acceptance and proof of enrollment from the educational institution is also required to complete the application. Information and application forms, please contact: Human Resources TransAlta 110-12 Avenue, SW, Box 1900 Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M1 Phone: (403) 267-3702 Edmonton Metis Cultural Dance Society Community Scholarships--High School To encourage Aboriginal students in Alberta to pursue Studies at recognized High School. Value: Two $500.00 scholarships one to a female and one to a male. Eligibility: An Aboriginal youth in an Alberta high school. Must live in the province of Alberta, have a lot of community involvement, is helping to preserve the Aboriginal culture in their community. Scholarships, will be given out at the Annual Louis Riel For the opera, see . Louis Riel (October 22, 1844 – November 16, 1885) was a Canadian politician, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and leader of the Métis people of the Canadian prairies. Gala during Metis Week in Edmonton. All recipients must be in attendance and available for the award. Edmonton Metis Cultural Dance Society Community Scholarships--Post Secondary To encourage Aboriginal single parents, and children of single parent families, to further their education at the post-secondary level. Amount: Two $500.00 scholarships one to a female and one to a male. Eligibility: An Aboriginal Person in a recognized post-secondary institution located in Alberta. Must live in the province of Alberta, have a lot of community involvement, is helping to preserve the Aboriginal culture in their community. Scholarships, will be given out at the Annual Louis Riel Gala during Metis Week in Edmonton. All recipients must be in attendance and available for the award. Edmonton Metis Cultural Dance Society 10104-121 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1K4 Phone: (780) 451-1072 Fax: (780) 451-1137 www.metisdance.com Athabasca University--School of Business, Indigenous Bursary Value: 100% tuition, reimbursed upon successful course completion. Eligibility: Any student of Indigenous ancestry enrolled in business courses at Athabasca University Information: Pauline Windsor Indigenous Student Advisor School of Business 1-800-788-9041 ext. 6149 Calgary Stampede The Calgary Stampede, which bills itself as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, is a large, non-profit festival, exhibition, and rodeo held in Calgary, Alberta for 10 days in the second week of every July. Foundation Indian Events Committee and Paul Van Ginkel Native Arts Scholarship Value: Varies. Eligibility: Applicants must be Treaty 7 members who are entering or are currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary art program. The applicant must include with the application a professional portfolio of six to ten pieces. If the original is not available, a high quality photograph will be accepted. (No slides). The winner is notified by telephone and must be available to receive the award at the Calgary Stampede Auction. Information: Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stam·pede n. 1. A sudden frenzied rush of panic-stricken animals. 2. A sudden headlong rush or flight of a crowd of people. 3. 1410 Olympic Way The Olympic Way is used to refer to many roads and streets.
Calgary, Alberta T2G T2G Time To Go (chat) 2W1 Phone: (403) 261-0137 Laurence Decore Laurence G. Decore (June 28, 1940 - November 6, 1999) was a Ukrainian-Canadian lawyer and politician from Alberta. He was mayor of Edmonton, a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and leader of the Alberta Liberal Party. Awards for Student Leadership Eligibility: Applicants must be Alberta residents who are currently enrolled in a minimum of three full courses at a designated Alberta post-secondary institution. Applicants must also be involved in either student government or student societies, clubs, or organizations. Additionally, candidates may be involved in student organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations. Selection: Applicants must be nominated by fellow students from their institution. Each institution is responsible for the formation of a Selection Committee to review nominations and recommend recipients. Award: A total of 100 awards are divided among eligible Alberta post-secondary institutions. Awards are valued at $500 each. Nominations must be submitted to the institutions by March 1. Some institutions may impose an earlier deadline. Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund (AHSF AHSF Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation AHSF Afghanistan High-level Strategic Forum AHSF Alabama High School Football ) 9th Floor-9940 106 Street Box 28000 Station Main Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R4 Phone (780) 427-8640 (In Alberta, but outside Edmonton dial 310-0000) Theodore R. Campbell Scholarship Deadline is June 1. This scholarship was created to reward the accomplishments of an aboriginal student from Blue Quills First Nations College. The scholarship was established by the family of Ted R. Campbell through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund Endowment Program. Eligibility: Applicants must be Alberta residents who have completed the first year of an Education degree (university transfer) at Blue Quills First Nations College. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 credits with passing marks in all courses. The applicant must be continuing in the Education program. Selection: Blue Quills will determine the qualifying applicant based on their 1st year grade point average. Award: Each year 1 scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. Application forms are available from the Research and Planning Office at Blue Quills College OR Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund (AHSF) 9th Floor-9940 106 Street Box 28000 Station Main Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R4 Phone (780) 427-8640 (In Alberta, but outside Edmonton dial 310-0000) Robert C. Carson Memorial Bursary Deadline: Students should contact the financial aid office of their institution. Value: $500 Number Available: Five Eligibility: Awarded to Aboriginal students without sponsorship enrolled full-time in their second year of the Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Diploma or Faculty of Law programs at Lethbridge Community College, Mount Royal College Mount Royal College is an undergraduate college located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The school facilitates approximately 13,000 students and offers more than 60 degree, diploma, university transfer and certificate programs in areas such as arts, business, communications, health , Grant MacEwan John Walter Grant MacEwan, OC, best known as Grant MacEwan (August 12 1902 – June 15 2000) was a farmer, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Dean of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba, Mayor of Calgary and both a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Community College, University of Calgary or University of Alberta. Applicants must have been a resident of Alberta for a minimum for three years prior to applying. Application forms are available from the institution's Student Awards Office. Sylvia Schulze Memorial Bursary for Alex Taylor School Offered through Grant McEwan Community College, Edmonton to female student who attended Alex Taylor School in central Edmonton, with priority given to an Aboriginal student. For more information contact: Executive Director Grant McEwan Community College Foundation Edmonton, Alberta Phone: (780) 497-5545 TransCanada Aboriginal Awards Program (Formerly Nova Corporation Awards--Nova Corporation has merged with TransCanada) TransCanada's Aboriginal Awards Program is designed to encourage and assist Aboriginal people (status and nonstatus Indians, Metis and Inuit) to obtain undergraduate post-secondary education. Closing Date: May 15 Value: Annually, seven (7) college awards of $3,500 each per year for students attending certain Alberta colleges. Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry; provide proof of acceptance into one of seven colleges listed; maintain full course load in chosen program; possess promising academic qualifications; require financial support. Eligible Schools: Grande Prairie Regional College Grande Prairie Regional College, often abbreviated GPRC, is a community college in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Over 2000 students in credit programs, and over 6000 in workforce training and recreational programs, attend GPRC annually. ; Grant MacEwan Community College; Lakeland College There are several colleges named Lakeland College.
Olds College is a post-secondary institution located in Olds, Alberta, established in 1913 as Olds Agricultural College. Total student enrollment for the 2005/2006 year was 1288. ; Southern Alberta Southern Alberta is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta. As of the year 2004, the region's population was approximately 272,017[1][2]. Institute of Technology. For more information contact: College Awards: Human Resources TransCanada 450-1 st Street, S.W. Box 1000, Station 'M' Calgary, Alberta T2P 5H1 Phone: (403) 920-2894 Fax: (403) 920-2370 NAIT NAIT Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) NAIT National Association of Industrial Technology NAIT Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (platelet equivalent of HDN blood bank) Aboriginal Student Club Please see our ad on page 8. Value: $800 Number: 1 Eligibility: Available to students of Aboriginal Heritage who are enrolled in the second year of the Forest Technology program. Conditions: Awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Deadline: September 30th Office of the Registrar Student Awards and Financial Aid The Northern Alberta Insituitute of Technology Suite 1000 11762-106 Street N.W. Edmonton, Alberta T5G 3H1 Syncrude Aboriginal and Women Education Awards Program Deadline: June 30 Two awards of $2000.00 each for Aboriginal people attending post secondary educational institutions in programs related to the oil sands industry (i.e. engineering, computer science, technologists etc.) Two awards of $2000.00 each for Aboriginal people attending post secondary educational institutions pursuing studies in the Finance/Accounting/Business disciplines. Two awards of $2000.00 each for women attending post secondary institutions pursuing a degree in Science & Technology. Eligibility: Aboriginal peoples (Indian, Inuit & Metis) Women pursuing studies in science & technology You must: have lived in Alberta for at least one year immediately prior to applying for the award, or formerly long-term residents; meet the academic requirements for the program of study; maintain a full course work load leading to a recognized degree or diploma; provide proof of acceptance into accredited colleges or universities within Canada (must be provided before awards are received) How to apply: Application forms are available from the address listed below. Please send your completed application form along with the required transcripts and proof of acceptance to the address outlined below. Please note that if proof of acceptance and/or transcripts are not available at that time, then it must be produced prior to receiving the award. For further information regarding this award program contact: Nora Flett Phone: (780) 790-6442 Syncrude Aboriginal/Women Education Awards Program P.O. Bag 4009, M.D. 1200, Fort McMurray, Alberta Fort McMurray, is a community in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, in the northeastern part of Alberta, Canada. Although it is commonly referred to and thought of as being a city, Fort McMurray is not incorporated. T9H 3L1 Northern Alberta Development Council Application deadline: May 15 Are you interested in living and working in northern Alberta? If so, consider applying for one of the 125 NADC NADC National Animal Disease Center (USDA) NADC National Arts and Disability Center NADC Nashville Auto-Diesel College NADC Naval Air Development Center NADC North American Digital Cellular Bursaries offered each year to Alberta students. Bursaries are offered to students in a wide range of programs including education, technical programs, health, business and social services social services Noun, pl welfare services provided by local authorities or a state agency for people with particular social needs social services npl → servicios mpl sociales . Bursaries are valued at $3,000. Upon graduation, recipients live and work for one year within the Northern Alberta Development Council boundary. Applicants must be Alberta residents based on Students Finance regulations. Applicants must also be within two years of completing their program. Students receive a maximum of two bursaries. Applications are available online: click here OR: Northern Alberta Development Council Postal Bag 900-14 Peace River, Alberta Peace River is a town in west northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Peace River, at its confluence with the Smoky River and Heart River. It is located km ( mi) northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, and km ( mi) northeast of Grande Prairie, Alberta, along T8S 1T4 780-624-6545 (toll-free first dial 310-0000) Alberta Scholarship Programs 9th Floor, 9940-106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R4 (780) 427-8640 (toll free first dial 310-0000) Grant MacEwan College Grant MacEwan College is an educational institution located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. As of 2006, the institution refers to itself in all publicity materials simply as MacEwan Foundation--Alberta Deadline for application June 15 for following academic year Aboriginal business Leadership Award Four (4) awards of $1,500 each Executive Director Grant McEwan Community College Foundation Edmonton, Alberta Phone: (780) 497-5545 Imperial Oil Cold Lake Aboriginal Education Awards Program--Alberta Deadline: June 30 of each year. Imperial Oil's Cold Lake operation offers a one-time educational award of $1,000 to individuals of local native ancestry. The award is designed to assist a student in his/her first or second year of post-secondary education towards a career in the petroleum industry. Approved programs approved program Grad education An education program which is approved by a overseeing body–eg, a licensing or professional board or governmental agency range from business studies to technical fields and applicants must be a registered member of a qualifying Treaty, Metis Settlement or Association within the Cold Lake area. Application form, full program guidelines and eligibility details can be obtained by calling Imperial Oil Community and Aboriginal Affairs at 780-639-5194. Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation--Alberta's Future Leaders Future Leaders is a UK schools-led charitable organisation that aims to widen the pool of talented leaders especially for urban challenging secondary schools. It was founded in March 2006 by Nat Wei, a former founder of Teach First. Program For young people of Alberta's indigenous communities Program will use sport, recreation and the local environment to address the needs of Alberta's indigenous youth Contact: Karla Moir (780) 422-7110 Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Edmonton, Alberta Alberta College of Art and Design The Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) is located in Calgary on the North Hill overlooking the Bow River and the downtown skyline, in a 245,000 square foot (23,000 m²) building designed to house the college in 1973. Artstream is an upgrading program for those who demonstrate artisitic ability but who do not meet Alberta College of Art & Design's academic and/or English proficiency requirements Grant money is available covering living expenses, tuition and supplies if you are eligible Contact: (403) 284-7600 or 1-800-251-8290 Aboriginal Health Bursary Program--Alberta Apply by May 15 Partnership program with Alberta Health and Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund. Designed to provide funding for Aboriginal students in Alberta to pursue post-secondary education in a health field. Awards valued up to $12,000 for college/technical programs or $13,000 for university programs. Up to 20 awards will be available annually. Applicants must be Indian, Inuit or Metis and have been a resident of Alberta for 3 years. Must be enrolled or will be enrolled in a health field at the college, technical institute or university level and demonstrate financial need. Have maintained full-time enrollment (60% of a full course load) and passing marks in all courses in their previous year of study if they are entering their second or subsequent year Contact: Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund, 6th Floor, 9940-106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2V1 Phone: (780) 427-8640 Alberta Energy Company Limited Native Scholarship Award Value: Five (5) $3,500 scholarships each year. Must be accepted into the oil and gas industry at an accredited technical school, college or university. Candidates must have resided in Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta or other areas where AEC AEC US Atomic Energy Commission Noun 1. AEC - a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States Atomic Energy Commission has an operation interest. Applications are available by contacting: Alberta Energy Company Ltd. 3900-421-7 Ave S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 4K9 Fax: (403) 266-8212 Weyerhaeuser Canada Scholarships-Alberta Each year, Weyerhaeuser Canada offers scholarships to young men and women from the Peace Country and Grande Cache, Alberta Grande Cache is a town in west-central Alberta, Canada, located km ( mi) northwest of Hinton and km ( mi) west of Edmonton. It is located in the Municipal District of Greenview, between Highway 40 and the Smoky River, at the northern border of Alberta's who are furthering their education in Commerce, Engineering, and Forestry. Tweleve awards of $1,000 each are awarded to nine high school graduates and three first-year college graduates enrolled at a university, college or technical institute in Alberta. Of the nine awards to high school students, one will be offered to a student of Native ancestry (Metis, Indian, Inuit). High School Awards: Deadline July 15 Peace Wapiti wapiti (wŏp`ĭtē), large North American deer, Cervus canadensis, closely related to the Old World red deer. It is commonly called elk in America although the name elk is used in Europe to refer to the moose. School Board #33, 8611A-103 Street Grande Prairie, Alberta “Grande Prairie” redirects here. For the city in Texas, see Grand Prairie, Texas. Grande Prairie is the main city in the northwestern part of the province of Alberta in Western Canada. T8V 4C5 College Awards: Deadline April 15 Awards Advisory Committee, Grande Prairie Regional College 10726-106 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 4C4 Alberta Law Foundation Scholarship--University of Lethbridge: Deadline May 31 One annual award of $5,000 is available to an Aboriginal student entering first year at the Faculty of Law on the basis of academic standing. The award is renewable in the sum of $3,500 per year for a further two years subject to the recipient maintaining a satisfactory academic standing. No additional documentation is required to apply. Your application to the Faculty automatically is considered as an application for the Law Foundation Scholarship. Undergraduate Awards for Native American Students Bobby-Jo Stannard stanri@hg.uleth.ca There are several Undergraduate scholarship opportunities for students of Native American descent at the University of Lethbridge (for example; Peigan Nation Scholarship, Lubov Alexandra de Grandmaison Scholarship--Native American Studies, Lubov Alexandra de Grandmaison Scholarship--Fine Arts). The terms of reference Terms of reference allude to a mutual agreement under which a command, element, or unit exercises authority or undertakes specific missions or tasks relative to another command, element, or unit. Also called TORs. for these scholarships can be found in the back of the UofL Calander. Applications for the UofL Undergraduate Awards are available at the Financial Aid and Student Awards Office (SU047). Native Foundation Trust Bursary--Grande Prairie prairie Level or rolling grassland, especially that found in central North America. Decreasing amounts of rainfall, from 40 in. (100 cm) at the forested eastern edge to less than 12 in. Native Friendship Centre For high school students entering an arts, science or business program at a recognized educational institute. Amount: The number and amount of bursaries vary from year to year. Eligibility: Must have attended a recognized educational facility within Grande Prairie Grande Prairie (Fr. gräNd prâ'rē`), city (1991 pop. 28,271), W Alta., Canada, NW of Edmonton. It is the chief business center for the Peace River valley farming area. and area. Academic standing. Financial need. Duration: N/A. Deadline: October of each year. Information: Executive Director Grande Prairie Friendship Centre 10507 98th Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 4L1 Phone: (780) 532-5722 Fax: (780) 539-5121 Senator James Gladstone James Gladstone (or Akay-na-muka, meaning "Many guns") (May 21 1887 – September 4 1971) was the first Status Indian to be appointed to the Canadian Senate. Memorial Scholarship--Alberta Indian Investment Corp. To recognize excellence and achievement by a Treaty Indian treaty Indian n. Canadian A status Indian belonging to a band that has signed a treaty with the federal government. and to encourage and assist Treaty Indians in the pursuit of post-secondary education in the area of business, finance or economics. Amount: Maximum of $750 for students enrolled in colleges and technical institutions. Maximum of $1,000 for students enrolled in universities. Eligibility: Treaty Indian and resident of Alberta. Enrolled full time at a college, university or technical school in one of the following programs: 1. Commerce 2. Business 3. Administration 4. Accounting 5. Small business. Personal and academic objectives, particularly as they relate to Aboriginal economic and business development in Canada. Information: General Manager Alberta Indian Investment Corporation P.O. Box 577 Winterburn, Alberta TOE 2N0 Phone: (780) 470-3600 Fax: (780) 470-3605 Aboriginal Business Leadership Awards Amount: Minimum of 4 @ $1,500 each annually Deadline: June 15 Conditions: Self-employed Aboriginal students and 2nd or mature Aboriginal students who are attending a public post-secondary educational institution in Alberta and enrolled in a program leading to a certificate, diploma, or degree in a business or commerce. SASKATCHEWAN FSIN FSIN Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Senator Hilliard McNab CM Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund Application deadline:: Postmarked no later than July 31. The Senator Hilliard McNab Foundation and Scholarship Fund was established after the death of Senator McNab, in commemoration in education and in young people. If you are entering third year or higher in University or comparable post-secondary program, and are registered as a treaty indian with a Saskatchewan First Nation you may be eligible. You are eligible to win only once in undergraduate years; only twice in post-secondary studies. Deadline is July 31 of each year. Complete transcript of post-secondary marks must accompany the letter of application. Letter of application should include the name of your band, your number, a brief biography and some of your interests and activities. A list of the subjects you are registering for in your next semester and confirmation of your intention to continue should be included. Mail your completed application to: FSIN Senator Hilliard McNab CM Memorial Foundation and Scholarship Fund c/o Mrs. Irene Walter Box 385 Punnichy, SK S0A 3C0I Ph: (306) 835-2770 or (306) 835-2285 SaskPower Diversity Awards Program Award description: There are two awards categories: Entrance: up to seven awards will be presented in each academic year for students entering first-year studies. Continuing: up to eight awards will be presented in each academic year for students entering second-year studies and beyond. Award value is $1,500 Deadline: No later than September 30. Although students are eligible to apply for the SaskPower Diversity Awards Program and the SaskPower Scholarship Program, the same student cannot receive both awards. Application forms are available on-line at www.saskpower.com/awards Weyerhaeuser Canada, Saskatchewan Division--Educational Awards Program Number: Four, annually Value: $2,500 for University$1,200 for Technical Deadline: June 30 Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled in a university or technical institute program that is relevant to Weyerhaeuser's Saskatchewan businesses, including but not limited to: Forestry, Engineering, Accounting, Computer Science Preference is given to individuals of Aboriginal ancestry, women in nontraditional roles, disabled persons and members of visible minorities. Education Awards Program, Weyerhaeuser Canada Saskatchewan Division P.O. Box 1900 Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks along the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of S6V 6J9 Fax: (306) 922-1371 SaskEnergy Aboriginal Scholarships In support of Saskatchewan Aboriginal youth, SaskEnergy provides 14 post-secondary scholarships each year. Students must attend Saskatchewan Indian federated Connected and treated as one. See federated database and federated directories. College (SIFC SIFC Stevedoring Industry Finance Committee (Australia) SIFC Static Information-Flow Channel ), Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a post-secondary institution providing technical and vocational training in Saskatchewan, Canada. As of 2005 it has nine campuses throughout the province. (SIIT SIIT Stateless IP/ICMP Translation SIIT Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (Thailand) SIIT Standardization and Innovation in Information Technology (IEEE conference) SIIT Stateless Ip Icmp Translator ), Gabriel Dumont Institute Some of the other advancements associated with the Gabriel Dumont Institute is the Napoleon LaFontaine Scholarship Foundation (1985), the publication of the Journal of Indigenous Studies and Dumont Technical Institute. Value: Varies from $1000 to $5,000 Eligibility: Aboriginal; Saskatchewan resident; Saskatchewan high school graduate; achieve 80% average in grades 11 and 12; demonstrate financial need; register full-time for the fall or winter semesters. Phone: (306) 777-9079 Contact each institution for application forms. City of Regina--Henry Baker Scholarships Please see our ad on page 14. The City of Regina offers six scholarships to students at the University of Regina History Origins In direct response to the award of the University of Saskatchewan to Saskatoon rather than Regina, the Methodist Church of Canada established Regina College in 1911 on College Avenue in Regina, Saskatchewan, starting with an enrollment of 27 students; including one at SIFC in Regina Value: 2 @ $1000 and 4 @ $2,000 Deadline: August 1st Information: Phone: (306) 777-7800 Application form: www.cityregina.com Return completed application to: City of Regina Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. Division City Hall, 14th Floor P. O. Box 1790 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3C8 Fraser Scholarship--Moose Jaw School Division To encourage an Aboriginal student from Moose Jaw Moose Jaw, city (1991 pop. 33,593), S central Sask., Canada. It is a railroad and distribution center, with oil refineries, meatpacking and dairy-processing plants, flour, lumber, and woolen mills, stockyards, and Canada's largest jet-training base. Public School Division to pursue studies at a recognized post-secondary institution. Value: Approximately $400 Eligibility: Native ancestryGraduated from Moose Jaw Public School Division. Entering first year at a recognized post-secondary institution. Duration: Annual Deadline: June 1 each year Information: Moose Jaw Public School Division 1075 9th Avenue NW Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Moose Jaw is a city in south-central Saskatchewan, Canada on the Moose Jaw River 71 km (45 miles) west of Regina. Residents of Moose Jaw are known as Moose Javians. S6H 4J6 Phone: (306) 693-4631 Fax: (306) 694-4686 Eugene Lavallee Memorial Scholarship Deadline: June 15 One valued at $500 Awarded in preference to First Nations students whose home community is in the Touchwood File Hills Qu'Appelle area. Subsequent preference will be given to First Nations students from Saskatchewan. Award based on highest average marks and then based on experience in the field of addictions. In the event of two or more students having similar marks the scholarship will be awarded based on experience. No student may be receive this scholarship two years consecutively. Apply to: Judie J. Birns, Executive Director New Dawn Valley Centre Box 400 Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan Fort Qu'Appelle is a town located in the Qu'Appelle Valley in southern Saskatchewan, Canada, originally established as a Hudson's Bay Company trading post in 1852. History S0G 1S0 Cameco Northern Scholarship: Deadline June 30 Scholarships of up to $4,000 for university degree programs, up to $3,600 for technoical training at a recognized technical institute is available. Eligible individuals must have resided in the Northern Admninistration District of Saskatchewan The District of Saskatchewan was a regional administrative district of Canada's Northwest Territories. Much of the area was incorporated into the province of Saskatchewan. The western part became part of Alberta, and the eastern part (which extended to Lake Winnipeg) is now part of for five (5) years immediately prior to application. Special consideration will be given to applicants pursuing careers related to some aspect of the mining industry. Application forms are available from individual schools or Cameco's Norther Affairs office: Cameco Northern Affairs P.O. Box 1049, LaRonge, Saskatchewan S0J 1L0 Cameco Scholarship: Deadline June 30 Several scholarships of $1,000 are provided annually to selected dependent children of regular Cameco employees, in recognition of the superior academic performance. Manager, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resources and Administration Division, Cameco Corporation 2121 11th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 1J3. SIIT and SaskTel Scholarships: Deadline for applications is September 1. SaskTel awards eleven scholarships annually, at a value of $3,000 each. Our scholarship program focuses on two primary areas: 1. We require a student to be enrolled in a discipline related to the telecommunications industry--primarily engineering, computer science, accounting, marketing and administration. 2. We encourage students in designated groups within employment equity to pursue post-secondary education in fields related to our business; however, our awards are not limited to equity candidates. SaskTel accepts applicants enrolled in relevant degree, diploma orcertificate programs in all Saskatchewan post-secondary education institutes. Further it is also now possible to apply on-line by visiting: Cogema Resources Inc. Scholarships: Deadline: June 28 Eight (8) $3,500 University and Four (4) $3,000 Technical Available annually to Northern Saskatchewan residents for courses of study of future benefit to the north. Information and application forms: Manager, Northern Affairs Cogema Resources Inc. P.O. Box 900, La Ronge, Saskatchewan La Ronge is a community of about 3500 people in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, 250 km north of Prince Albert. There are an additional 2000 people living in the Lac La Ronge Indian Reserve bordering the town[1] S0J 1L0 Phone: (306) 425-6880 Fax: (306) 425-6886 Margaret M. Aikenhead Scholarship in Nursing: An annual $500 award presented to a former resident and grade XII graduate, within the last seven years, from the Melfort Union Hospital Administrative area. As well, the-successful completion of at least the 1st year and enrolled in at least the 2nd year of the Diploma Nursing program or enrolled in the 4th, or 5th of the Degree Program in a recognized School of Nursing. Further information and application forms available by contacting: Executive Director, Melfort Union Hospital, Box 1480, Melfort, Saskatchewan S0E 1A0 SaskPower Northern Spirit Scholarship Program: Deadline: June 30. Four $2,500 institute scholarships are available to permanent residents of Northern Saskatchewan applying or enrolled in a full-time program. Applicants must have a "B" academic average in most recent year completed and be enrolled in a program of benefit to Northern development. Applications are available from and submitted by June 30 Northern Spirit Scholarship Program, SaskPower Northern Enterprise Fund, Box 939, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3M4 Delta Catalytic cat·a·lyt·ic adj. Of, involving, or acting as a catalyst: "Deregulation's catalytic power . . . is still reshaping the banking, communications, and transportation industries" Ellyn E. Scholarship Deadline: June 30One (1) $2,000 University and Two (2) $1,000 Technical are available annually to Northern Saskatchewan residents willing to return to Northern Saskatchewan to practice or work. Send transcripts to Cogema Resources Inc. Must be a program of benefit to the north. Manager, Northern Affairs Cogema Resources Inc. P.O. Box 900, La Ronge, SK SOJ (Small Outline package J-lead) A small-dimension, plastic, rectangular surface mount chip package with j-shaped pins on its two long sides. See J-lead, SOP and chip package. SOJ - Small Outline J 1L0 Bill Hanson Bursary/Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Treeline Association of I.A.N.E. Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry student enrolled in post-secondary or Adult Basic Education who has indicated a preference in commerce, bookkeeping bookkeeping, maintenance of systematic and convenient records of money transactions in order to show the condition of a business enterprise. The essential purpose of bookkeeping is to reveal the amounts and sources of the losses and profits for any given period. , receptionist/secretarial, clerical accounting, business administration, accounting, or data entry Value: Two at $150 Criteria: Have demonstrated proficiency in academics, involvement with extracurricular activities and community volunteer organizations, leadership qualities, proven dedication and perseverance Perseverance See also Determination. Ainsworth redid dictionary manuscript burnt in fire. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 752] Call of the Wild, The dogs trail steadfastly through Alaska’s tundra. [Am. Lit. in overcoming educational barriers, intent on continuing studies at a recognized university or technical institute for the next academic year. Deadline: May Applications available from: Vicki Drieger Royal Bank 1135 Central Avenue Prince Albert Prince Albert, city (1991 pop. 34,181), central Sask., Canada, on the North Saskatchewan River. Prince Albert is a commercial and distribution center for a lumbering, gold- and uranium-mining, and mixed-farming area. There are wood-products and meatpacking industries. , SK Fax: (306) 953-5766 Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Post-secondary Scholarships Eligibility: Saskatchewan resident who is enrolled or about to be enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary education institute in Saskatchewan and must be taking a program related to the following: recreational and leisure studies; business administration; hospitality management; electronics and computer technologies; or communications. Value: Six (6) $1000 scholarships for university degree programs; Eight $500 scholarships for certificate/diploma programs Criteria: Selection criteria includes: education and career focus; academic standing; commitments to work, education, family and community; and financial need. Deadline Date: May 31 Applications submitted to: Saskatchewan Gaming Scholarship Committee 3rd Floor, 1880 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, Saskatchewan S4P OB2 Donald R. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Indian or Metis ancestry Value: Two $500 awards Criteria: Enrolled in first year of approved institution, Grade 12 graduate; General Proficiency Award applicants excluded Deadline Date: October 15 Applications submitted to: Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment Student Financial Assistance Unit Ground Floor, East Wing, Walter Scott Building 305 Albert Street Regina, SK S4P S4P Solutions for Partners (Germany) 3V7 Phone: (306) 787-6419 Gabriel Dumont This article is about the 19th century Métis. For the high school named after him, see École secondaire Gabriel-Dumont. Gabriel Dumont (December, 1837 – May 19, 1906) was a leader of the Métis people of what is now western Canada. Award To assist Aboriginal students enrolled at the Kelsey Institute in furthering their education. One award is designated to each of the following divisions: Adult Basic Education (ABE ABE Adult Basic Education ABE Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis (German: general operating permit) ABE Advanced Book Exchange (Abebooks) ABE Association of Business Executives ABE Association of Building Engineers ). Industrial Engineering. Health, Science and Community Services Value: Three awards of $250 each Eligibility: Aboriginal student enrolled in a full-time, on-campus program at Kelsey Campus. Academic achievement. Involvement in student life activities. Participation in and contribution to the community. Duration: Annual. Deadline: May 31 each year for ABE. February 28 each year for Industrial Engineering and Health, Science and Community Services. Information: Director, Student Awards SIAST SIAST Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology Kelsey Institute P.O. Box 1520 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R5 Phone: (306) 933-8351 Fax: (306) 933-6490 MANITOBA Louis Riel Scholarships at Brandon University Brandon University, at Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; nondenominational; coeducational; founded 1899 as Brandon College. The school gained university status in 1967. It has faculties of arts, science, music, and education. Are awarded to entering or returning students of Brandon University who are Manitoba residents of Metis status and who demonstrate strong academic potential. As part of their application, applicants must provide a letter stating they are either members of the Manitoba Metis Federation or are eligible for membership in the Manitoba Metis Federation. Applicants who are offered a scholarship must register as full-time students at Brandon University. Students may appeal to defer taking up the award for up to 12 months upon written request to the Scholarship Committee. Students may apply and be considered for this award more than once. Scholarship holders must achieve satisfactory academic progress at Brandon University. A minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 (letter grade C+) is required to receive the award. Funds from these scholarships are disbursed in two installments, the first half normally in September and the second half in January. Retention of the second installment is conditional upon the recipient's maintenance of a satisfactory academic performance (C+ cumulative average). Value: Up to 6 awards per year, value $1500 each. For more information or copies of application forms, please contact: Ms Janet Omstead Wood Senate Awards Office Brandon University 270-18th Street Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 Phone: (204) 727-9737 Fax: (204) 727-4072 Business Council of Manitoba Aboriginal Education Awards Deadline: March 15 Value: Each award is up to a maximum of $3,000 for university students or $1,500 for college students. The Business Council Awards are available to anyone of Aboriginal ancestry who is pursuing post-secondary education in Manitoba. You must maintain a full course load (60%), need financial assistance and be interested in working with one of the Business Council's member companies. The awards are to assist with the cost of tuition, books and supplies. For more information please contact the financial awards office at any of Manitoba's public post-secondary institutions. Louis Riel Institute--Bursary & Scholarships--Manitoba Deadline: Due dates vary, check with university directly All Metis students planning to attend one of the four (4) provincial universities in Manitoba This is a list of public and private universities in the province of Manitoba in Canada. Public Universities
Bursaries are awarded primarily on the basis of economic need. Scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit. The value & number of each award varies at each university and is best obtained directly from the University. Application: Louis Riel Institute 103-150 Henry Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba MTS (1) See Microsoft Transaction Server. (2) (Modular TV System) The stereo channel added to the NTSC standard, which includes the SAP audio channel for special use. 1. MTS - Message Transport System. 2. Pursue Your Calling Scholarship Program The future success of MTS relies on students such as yourself. The skills and expertise acquired through post-secondary education is a vital factor for the continued growth of MTS. Recognizing this, MTS has established the Pursue Your Calling scholarship program. Pursue Your Calling is a scholarship program designed to encourage students to study in areas of high demand for the telecommunications industry. Scholarships will be awarded to grade 12 graduates entering their first year of full-time study in one of the eligible programs. Benefits of the Scholarship Receive $1,000 to be applied towards your tuition for each year of your program, to a maximum of four years totaling $4,000. Be eligible for summer employment at MTS, which is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in your chosen field of study. Be eligible for employee discounts on cellular phones and service and DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary High Speed Internet service. Be provided with a mentor who will support and help you adapt to the MTS corporate environment. Participate in scheduled MTS related activities with mentors and other students. Pursue Your Calling scholarships are awarded based on your academic achievement (75% or over), and your responses to the short answer questions provided. Short listed candidates are required to participate in an interview with the MTS scholarship selection committee before final decisions are made. Application forms are available online or from your school guidance counsellor. Please be sure to include with your application: 1. Transcript of your marks. 2. Proof of acceptance into eligible post-secondary program of study. 3. Resume. 4. Responses to all four (4) short answer questions. Application Forms: Pursue Your Calling--Printable Application Form (PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. ) Contact the MTS Community Relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. Department. Phone, write or e-mail us at: Pursue Your Calling Scholarship Program c/o MTS Community Relations Department P.O. Box 6666, (MP18C) 333 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3V6 Phone: (204) 941-834) Abraham McPherson Memorial Scholarship Award Award provided by Manitoba Aboriginal Education Counselling Association Inc. to Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education in the counselling field. Value: Four scholarships at $250 each Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit, Metis); Manitoba resident, high school graduate with overall 70% average in graduating. Procedure: Applicants are available from the Student Services Centre Awards Office, from any Tribal Council, Band Education Authority in Manitoba. Deadline: May 31 Manitoba Aboriginal Education Counselling Association Inc. 305-352 Donald Stret. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B R3B Reactions with Relativistic Radioactive Beams R3B Resources, Requirements Review Board (Navy) 2H8 Phone: (204) 947-0421 Manitoba Hydro's Awards Bursaries and Scholarships Employment Equity Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 11 bursaries of $1,500 awarded plus summer employment Eligibility Criteria: * Member of an Employment Equity Designated Group** Entering first year of studies at a Manitoba University studying: Engineering, Computer Science or Commerce OR Entering first year of studies at a Manitoba College studying: Civil, Computer, Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technologies * Academic history Trio Award Deadline: December 1 Value: * 1 award of $200 awarded to a student in Senior 2 * 1 award of $300 awarded to a student in Senior 3 * 1 award of $500 awarded to a student in Senior 4 Potential opportunity for summer employment or full-time employment in one of Manitoba Hydro's Trades Training Programs*. Northern Student Award Deadline: December 1 Value: 3 awards of $300 awarded to Junior High or High school students living north of the 53rd parallel * Potential opportunity for summer employment or full-time employment in one of Manitoba Hydro's Trades Training Programs Eligibility Criteria * Aboriginal ancestry * Living north of the 53rd parallel * Nominated by a teacher as an outstanding student based on academic performance, personal achievements and/or other accomplishments * Manitoba Hydro Founded in 1961, Manitoba Hydro is the electric power and natural gas utility in the province of Manitoba, and is the 4th largest electrical utility in Canada. It is a provincial Crown Corporation, governed by the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board and the Manitoba Hydro Act H190 CCSM. provides a range of technical and trades related training programs which include indentured in·den·ture n. 1. A contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term. Often used in the plural. 2. a. A document in duplicate having indented edges. b. apprenticeships, non-indentured apprenticeships, and post-journeyman development. Mathematics Award Deadline: May 15 Value: 1 award of $200 granted to a student in Senior 1 Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Highest provincial achievement in the Pascal Math competition Application Process: Math teachers or competition coordinators will forward the name of their most successful student who is willing to self-declare as being of Aboriginal Ancestry. Science Fair Award Deadline: May 15 Value: 1 award of $200 granted to a student in Junior High or High school Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * High achievement in a Science Fair competition Application Process: Science teachers or coordinators will nominate nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. Aboriginal Science Fair participants. Science Fair judges will provide feedback on the nomination/application form on students' submissions for consideration in selecting award recipient. First Year Information Technology Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 2 bursaries of $1500 awarded plus potential opportunity for summer employment Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Accepted into the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg The University of Winnipeg (U of W) is a public university in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that focuses primarily on undergraduate education. The U of W's founding colleges were Manitoba College and Wesley College, which merged to form United College in 1938. or Brandon University studying: Computer Sciences or University One Computer Science curriculum OR: Accepted into Red River College Red River College is located in Manitoba and offers diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship programs in the applied arts, applied sciences, and various trades. It has a number of campuses located in Winnipeg, Gimli, Steinbach, Portage la Prairie and Winkler. or Keewatin Community College studying: Computer Analyst/Programmer or Computer Systems Technology * Academic performance Second Year to Final Year Information Technology Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 2 bursaries of $2500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment available to recipients returning to full time studies in the fall. * Potential opportunity for full-time employment in the Information Technology Training Program for students in their final year. Second Year to Final Year Engineering Technology Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 6 bursaries of $1500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment available to recipients returning to full time studies in the fall * Potential opportunity for full-time employment in a Manitoba Hydro in-house Trades in-house trade Execution of a customer order within a brokerage firm rather than on an exchange. For example, a brokerage firm might match a customer order to buy at $10 1/2 with another customer order to sell the same stock at $10 Training Program for students in their final year. Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Students in second year to final year at Red River College, Keewatin Community College or Assiniboine Community College Assiniboine Community College has an interesting 40-year history. Originally called the Brandon Vocational Training Centre, it opened its doors in February 1961, with a staff of two administrative personnel and two instructors, two course offerings, and a total of 24 students. studying: Electronic, Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering Technologies. * Academic performance Certificate Program Award Deadline: December 1 for July to December programs and July 2 for January to July programs. Value: 2 awards of $500 awarded plus potential opportunity for term or full time employment. Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Enrolled in one of the following programs: Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, Network Support, or Contact Centre Representative at a recognized Educational Institution in Manitoba. * Academic performance First Year Engineering Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 6 bursaries of $1,500 awarded plus potential opportunity for summer employment Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Accepted into first-year Engineering, ENGAP, or taking engineering curriculum in University One of the University of Manitoba * Academic performance Second Year to Final Year Engineering Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 3 bursaries of $2,500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment available to recipients returning to full time studies in the fall. * Potential opportunity for full-time employment in the Engineer-In-Training Program for students in their final year. Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal Ancestry * Engineering or ENGAP students at the University of Manitoba in second year to final year, studying (in order of preference): electrical, civil & mechanical, other engineering disciplines. * Academic Performance First Year Management Bursary Deadline: October 1Value: 3 bursaries of $1500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry * Accepted into first-year Management or ABEP ABEP Associação Brasileira de Estudos Populacionais (Brasil) ABEP Average Bit-Error Probability ABEP Acetate Buffer Extraction Procedure at the University of Manitoba* Academic performance Second Year to Final Year Management Bursary Deadline: October 1 Value: 3 bursaries of $2500 awarded * Potential opportunity for summer employment available to recipients returning to full time studies in the fall. * Potential opportunity for full-time employment in the Commerce Career Development Program for students in their final year. Eligibility Criteria: * Aboriginal ancestry* Management or ABEP students at the University of Manitoba in second year to final year, majoring in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or Marketing.* Academic performance Application Process: Pick up an application from your educational institution's awards office or visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca. ONTARIO Dennis Cromarty Memorial Fund Value: Varies Eligibility: Member of Nishnawbe-Aski First Nation, attending post-secondary insitution, completed 1 year. Commitment to improving quality of life for Native people, independence through education. Dennis Cromarty Memorial Fund P.O. Box 252 Station F Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 4V8 Phone: (807) 623-5397 Fax: (807) 622-8271 Ontario Hydro Ontario Hydro was the official name from 1974 of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario which was established in 1906 by the provincial Power Commission Act to build transmission lines to supply municipal utilities with electricity generated by private companies John Wesley Beaver beaver, either of two large aquatic rodents, Castor fiber and Castor canadensis, known for their engineering feats. They were once widespread in N and central Eurasia except E Siberia, and in North America from the arctic tree line to the S United Awards The John Wesley Beaver educational award is equal to one year's college or university tuition, made available to one male and one female person of Aboriginal descent, enrolled in targeted post-secondary programs and selected by the Ontario Hydro Native Circle. Based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadline: June 30 of each year. For more information: Phone: (416) 592-6748 Fax: (416) 592-4190. Awards are available to Ontario residents. Sam Odjick Scholarship--University of Ottawa To further the interests of Aboriginal peoples in Canada Aboriginal people in Canada are Peoples recognized in the Canadian Constitution Act, 1982, sections 25 and 35, respectively as Indians, Métis, and Inuit. It also refers to self-identification of Aboriginal Peoples who live within Canada, but who have not chosen to accept the by assisting Aboriginal law students who have demonstrated commitment toward the advancement of law as it relates to Aboriginal peoples. Value: $1,000 Eligibility: Preference given to Aboriginal students. Full-time study in the LL.B or LL.M LL.M Legum Magister (Master of Laws) program at the University of Ottawa. Financial need. Good academic performance. Experience with Canadian Aboriginal groups. Information: Education Equity Office University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Common Law Section 57 Louis Pasteur Street P.O. Box 450, Postal Station A Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 Phone: (613) 562-5800, ext. 3290 Fax: (613) 562-5124 EASTERN Transition Year Program-Dalhousie University The Transition Year Program (TYP TYP Typical TYP Type TYP Typist TYP Tribal Youth Program TYP Take Your Pick TYP Transitional Year Program (higher education) TYP Ten Year Plan TYP Taiwan Yellow Pages TYP Thank You, Partner ) is a one-year program designed for First Nations students who wish to enter university but who may not yet meet standard entrance requirements. The TYP was established to redress Compensation for injuries sustained; recovery or restitution for harm or injury; damages or equitable relief. Access to the courts to gain Reparation for a wrong. REDRESS. The act of receiving satisfaction for an injury sustained. the historic educational disadvantage experienced by members of Aboriginal communities. Amount: Non-Status and Metis students accepted into the program may qualify to receive a tuition waiver The voluntary surrender of a known right; conduct supporting an inference that a particular right has been relinquished. The term waiver is used in many legal contexts. and bursary funding to attend Dalhousie's Transition Year Program. If the qualifying year is completed in good standing, continued financial assistance will become available. Eligibility: Non-Status or Metis. Status students attending the program are funded through the Confederacy Confederacy, name commonly given to the Confederate States of America (1861–65), the government established by the Southern states of the United States after their secession from the Union. of Mainland Micmac, the Department of Indian Affairs or by individual band councils. Although enrollment is limited to ensure that each student receives considerable personal attention, highly motivated First Nations students of all ages and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are 23 or older are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: March 15 each year. Information: Transition Year Program Dalhousie University Dalhousie University (dălhou`zē), at Halifax, N.S., Canada; nonsectarian; coeducational; founded 1818 by the 9th earl of Dalhousie. Except for a few years between 1838 and 1845, Dalhousie did not function as a university until 1863. 1459 LeMarchant Street Halifax, Nova Scotia For other uses, see Halifax. Halifax, Nova Scotia may refer to any of the following:
Tel: (902) 494-3730 Morris Saffron saffron, name for a fall-flowering plant (Crocus sativus) of the family Iridaceae (iris family) and also for a dye obtained therefrom. The plant is native to Asia Minor, where for centuries it has been cultivated for its aromatic orange-yellow stigmas (see Award--Dalhousie University For a Status or Non-Status Aboriginal graduate of the Dalhousie University Transition Year Program. Amount: One award of approximately $100 Eligibility: An Aboriginal graduate of the Transition Year Program who is recommended for acceptance in the first-year level at Dalhousie University or another university. Duration: Annual. Application Deadline: N/A. Information: Director Transition Year Program Dalhousie University 1459 LeMarchant Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5 Phone: (902) 494-3730 Hydro-Quebec Programme de Prix D'Excellence pour les Etudiants Autochtones Value: Four prizes of $1,000 for students engaged in CEGEP-level studies; two awards of $2,000 to students engaged in university-level studies. This program rewards the educational efforts and success of Aboriginal students, and ref lects Hydro-Quebec's concern for them. Through this program, Hydro-Quebec hopes to persuade other young Aboriginals to continue post-secondary studies. Eligibility: Applicants must: be of Aboriginal ancestry; live in Quebec; completed at least one year of full-time studies in a CEGEP (DEC) or university (bachelor's degree) program; and be registered in a full-time program at a CEGEP or university in Quebec for the following fall. Deadline: June--CEGEP awards; March--university awards Information: Relations avec les Autochtones Hydro-Quebec 75, boul. Rene Levesque oues 18 etage Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1A4 Phone: (514)289-2211 ext.4290 James A. Martin Awards--St. Francis Xavier Francis Xa·vi·er , Saint See Saint Francis Xavier. University Value: Varies. Eligibility: Applicants are students showing leadership, dedication and commitment by working for peace and he welfare of their neighbours This article is about an Australian soap opera. For other articles with similar names, see Neighbours (disambiguation). Neighbours is a long-running Australian soap opera, which began its run in March 1985. . Preference is given to Firs Nation students at St. Francis Xavier. The award is tenable ten·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of being maintained in argument; rationally defensible: a tenable theory. 2. at St. Francis Xavier for full-time study for the academic year. Deadline: April 15 Information: Financial Aid Office St.Francis Xavier Saint Francis Xavier (Basque: San Frantzisko Xabierkoa; Spanish: San Francisco Javier; Portuguese: São Francisco Xavier; Chinese: 聖方濟各沙勿略) (7 April, 1506 - 2 December, 1552) was a Spanish pioneering Roman Catholic Christian University P.O.Box 5000 Antigonish, Nova Scotia Antigonish (IPA: /ˌæntigoʊˈnɪʃ/ B2G (Business to Government) Refers to commercial enterprises selling to government agencies. See B2B. 2W5 Phone: (902)867-2374 Bank of Montreal “BMO” redirects here. For the mathematics competition, see British Mathematical Olympiad. Bank of Montreal/Banque de Montréal (TSX: BMO, NYSE: BMO) is Canada's fourth largest bank[1], and is classified as a Domestic Chartered Bank (Schedule I). Aboriginal Business Administration Student Scholarship--University College of Cape Breton The term Cape Breton appears in several different things: Geographic locations
Value: One scholarship of $2,500. Eligibility: To be eligible, the applicant must: be of Aboriginal ancestry; be a current University College of Cape Breton student; demonstrate academic merit in the area of accounting and finance with a minimum grade point average of 75%, with no failures; carry a full course load according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the requirements of the program; and demonstrate financial need. Deadline: April 8 Information: University College of Cape Breton P.O.Box 5300 Sydney, Nova Scotia This article is about the community in Nova Scotia, Canada. For other uses, see Sydney (disambiguation).
Sydney (2001 population: 24,115) is an urban community in Nova Scotia, Canada's Cape Breton Regional Municipality. B1P 6L2 Phone: (902) 539-5300 Dr. Carrie Best Carrie Best, OC , LL.D (March 4, 1903 – July 24, 2001) was a Black Canadian journalist. Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, a daughter to James and Georgina Ashe Prevoe, she married Albert T. Best in 1925. Scholarship--University of King's College King's College, former name of Columbia Univ. Value: $12,000 award tenable over a 4 year period with $3,000 being awarded each year. Students who are seeking admission to an undergraduate programme in arts, science or journalism at the University of King's College For other uses, see King's College. The University of King's College is a post-secondary institution in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. King's is a small, elite liberal arts university offering only undergraduate programs; the average high school grades required for admittance are eligible for to be considered for this award. Information: Office of the Registrar University of King's College 6350 Coburg Road Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1 Phone: (902) 422-1271 Fax: (902) 562-0119 The ATV/CTV Media and Alumni Media Awards--University of King's College Deadline: February 15 Value: $6,000 each Available to students who are applying for admission to our one year Bachelor of Journalism The Bachelor of Journalism degree is a professional degree awarded to students who have studied journalism at a three or four-year accredited university. Not all universities, however, grant this degree. programme. Applicants may request consideration for an ATV/CTV Scholarship or the Alumni Media award by completing the appropriate section of the Bachelor of Journalism admissions application form. No further application form is required. www.ukings.ns.ca/about/finances/registrar/scholarships.htm Information: Office of the Registrar University of King's College 6350 Coburg Road Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1 Phone: (902) 422-1271 Fax: (902) 562-0119 NORTH Dogrib Treaty 11 Scholarship Committee Value: $1,000 for completion of the 1st year of a program--10 awards available $1,000 for completion of the 2nd year of a program--10 awards available $1,000 for completion of the 3rd year or higher of a program--10 awards available. $3,000 for college students--10 awards available $5,000 for university students--8 awards available Eligibility: (1) Must of be of Dogrib ancestry. (2) Must submit a copy of official letter of acceptance into college, university of technical school. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) PROGRAMS DO NOT QUALIFY. (3) Must provide official transcript of grades from last year of study. This could be high school transcripts, GED GED abbr. 1. general equivalency diploma 2. general educational development GED (US) n abbr (Scol) (= general educational development) → marks, or transcripts from a post-secondary institution. Report cards or marks taken off the Internet are not acceptable. (4) Must provide a personal letter describing personal career aspirations aspirations npl → aspiraciones fpl (= ambition); ambición f aspirations npl (= hopes, ambition) → aspirations fpl and academic program presently enrolled in or are entering into. (5) Must provide two reference / support letters. (6) Must complete application in full. Important Notes: Scholarships are awarded strictly to those with the highest grade point averages in each category. Scholarships for high school students are also available. Deadline Date: July 15th of each year. For more information, please contact: Post Secondary Student Support Coordinator Dogrib Treaty 11 Scholarship Committee c/o CJBRHSBag #1 Rae-Edzo, NT X0E-0Y0 Phone: 867-371-3815 Fax: 867-371-3813 Sahtu Renewable Resources Noun 1. renewable resource - any natural resource (as wood or solar energy) that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time natural resource, natural resources - resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature Board Value: depends on which year of post-secondary study the student will be in while holding the scholarship. First Year $2000 Second Year $2500 Third & Fourth Year $3500 Graduate (MSc/PhD) $5000 The Sahtu Renewable Resources Board (SRRB SRRB Spares Requirements Review Board SRRB Specification Requirements Review Board ) was established as part of the Sahtu Dene dene n. Chiefly British A sandy tract or dune by the seashore. [Possibly East Frisian düne, a sand dune; akin to dune. and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, 1993. The SRRB serves as the main instrument of wildlife and forestry management for the Sahtu Settlement Area. The SRRB has established a scholarship/bursary program for students pursuing post-secondary education in a field related to the SRRB's mandate. Eligibility: Pursuing a college diploma or university degree or minimum 2-year certificate program in renewable resources or a related filed (biology, forestry, or environmental science); priority to a Sahtu Dene or Metis enrolled under the land claim or to a NWT NWT or N.W.T. abbr. Northwest Territories NWT Northwest Territories (of Canada) resident who has completed the last 2 years of their high school education in the Sahtu Settlement Area.* Have a 70% (b-average) or higher in the last year of full-time study* Minimum 2-year program of study* Demonstrate financial need* Must be a full-time student during tenure of the scholarship* Must maintain a full course load during the tenure of the scholarship* Evidence of student's involvement in the community* Statement of future goals Deadline Date: None Information: Sahtu Renewable Resources Board P.O. Box 134 Tulita, N.W.T X0E 0K0 Phone: (867) 588-4040 Fax: (867) 588-3324 Canada Post Canada Post Corporation (French: Société canadienne des postes) is a Canadian postal service operated as a crown corporation. The successor to the Post Office Department of the Government of Canada, Canada Post was created on October 16, 1981 by the Bursaries Please see our ad on page 16. Value: Varies. These bursaries were established by the Canada Post Corporation to encourage promising northern Aboriginal students enrolled in diploma programs in Management Studies at Aurora College Not to be confused with Aurora University, formerly known as Aurora College. Aurora College, formerly Arctic College, is a college in the Northwest Territories, Canada with campuses in Inuvik, Fort Smith and Yellowknife. They have learning centres in many communities in the NWT. (Western Arctic Western Arctic is a federal electoral district and senate division in Northwest Territories, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. ) with campuses in Yellowknife, Inuvik, and Fort Smith; and Nunavut Arctic College Nunavut Arctic College is funded by the Government of Nunavut and has several campuses and centres spread out throughout Nunavut, Canada. The college started life in 1968 when created by the Government of the Northwest Territories as the Adult Vocational Training Centre. (Eastern Arctic) with campuses in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet inlet /in·let/ (-let) a means or route of entrance. pelvic inlet the upper limit of the pelvic cavity. thoracic inlet the elliptical opening at the summit of the thorax. and Cambridge Bay Cambridge Bay, hamlet (1991 pop. 1,116), Canadian government post and weather station, on the southeast shore of Victoria Island, Nunavut Territory. . These bursaries are administered and presented by the colleges on behalf of Canada Post Corporation. Eligibility: Applicants must: be of N.W.T. Aboriginal ancestry; be enrolled in the second year of study at one of the above-mentioned colleges; and demonstrate excellence in the first year of study. To apply, students must submit a brief biography and an official transcript from their first year of study along with references. Information: Aurora College Head Office P.O.Box 1290 For Smith, N.W.T. X0E 0P0 Phone: (867) 872-7012 or Nunavut Arctic College P.O.Box 160 Iqaluit, N.W.T. X0A 0H0 Phone: (867) 979-4111 Department of Municipal and community affairs, Government of the Northwest Territories Igal Roth Memorial Community Planning Scholarship Value: Three scholarships of $1,000. The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, Government of he Northwest Territories, is offering assistance to northerners who wish to pursue a career incommunity planning. These scholarships are to assist qualifying students obtain post-secondary education in planning for potential employment in the Northwest Territories. Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must: have resided in the N.W.T. for at least two years; be attending an approved undergraduate university or college planning program; and show proof of acceptance into an approved planning program as a full-time student prior to commencement of classes. Information: Igal Roth Memorial Scholarship Community Planning Division Department of Municipal and Community Affairs Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9 Nunavut Implementation Training Committee Nunavut Beneficiaries Scholarships Value: The award for each student in a full-time program will be allocated as follows: 1. Full-time degree program away from home $2,400 per year 2. Full-time diploma away from home $1,500 per year 3. Full-time degree or diploma program at home $1,000 per year As an integral part of implementing he Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and building Nunavut, several Inuit organizations initiated a scholarship program to encourage Land Claims beneficiaries to pursue advanced education in selected fields related to business, management, resource management, community development, culture and he social sciences. The allocation of the scholarships is done on a regional basis based upon he proportion of the beneficiaries and contributions received. If the region does not allocate all seats in that region, unused seats are allocated by the Nunavut Implementation Training Committee on the regional needs basis. Eligibility: To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must meet he following criteria: be enrolled as a beneficiary in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement; be enrolled in (or accepted by) a recognized, full-time, accredited university or college degree or certificate program of at least two years duration; be considered a full-time student in a chosen program; maintain a full course load for the program; have maintained an overall average of 65% in the previous year of academic studies undertaken; and maintain an overall average of 75% while receiving the scholarship. Deadline: August 1; December 1 Information: Nunavut Implementation Training Committee P.O.Box 469 Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Rankin Inlet (Inuktitut: Kangiqiniq; Inuktitut syllabics: ᑲᖏᕿᓂᖅ or Kangirliniq ᑲᖏᖅᖠᓂᖅ, meaning deep bay/inlet) is an Inuit hamlet in Nunavut, Canada. X0C 0G0 Phone: (867) 645-2888 Fax: (867) 645-3878 Skookum skookum Adjective W Canad strong or brave [Chinook] skookum adjective Canad. powerful Jim Trust Fund Education Bursary--Yukon College Value: Four bursaries of $500. Eligibility: Four bursaries are awarded based on financial need as well as good standing. A signature from one of the Admissions staff is required to confirm your standing. Applicants must: be students of Yukon Aboriginal ancestry; be enrolled as full or part-time students; be enrolled in a developmental studies or pre-employment training/trades; and include a breakdown of personal budget with completed application. (Budget to show total monthly income and monthly expenses. Deadline: February 28 Information: Registrar's Office Yukon College Yukon College is a community college in the Canadian territory of Yukon. Its main campus is in Whitehorse, Yukon. The college was founded in 1983, replacing the Yukon Vocational and Technical Training Centre, which had been in operation since the 1960s. 500 College Drive Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5K4 Phone: (867) 668-8710 Chief George Kodakin (Behcho) Environment Scholarship Award: $1,000 / year (2 awards at $500 each) Deadline: None. Eligibility: Student of Dene descent entering or continuing post-secondary education in science, environment or resource management field. Based on satisfactory academic performance school and community involvement, and financial need. Information: Phone: (867) 873-4081 Memorial Scholarships--Metis Nation--Northwest Territories To assist Metis and Non-Status Indians from the Northwest Territories to pursue post-secondary education full-time. Value: Five awards of $1,000 each and one award of $1,500 Eligibility: Metis or Non-Status Indian. Academic achievement. Financial need. Ted Trindell Memorial Scholarship--Metis Nation--Northwest Territories Presented to Aboriginal students of the Northwest Territories enrolled in full-time studies in the faculty of their choice. Value: Five scholarships of $1,000. Eligibility: Metis or Non-Status Indian of the Northwest Territories. Good academic standing. Financial need. Deadline: March 8th Billy Bourque Memorial Scholarship--Metis Nation--Northwest Territories Description: To assist Metis and Non-Status Indians from the Northwest Territories to pursue studies in aviation. Value: One scholarship of $5,000 Eligibility: N/A Duration: N/A Information: Metis Heritage Association Memorial Scholarship Fund Box 1375 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P1 Phone: (867) 873-2878 Fax: (867) 873-3395 Caribou Caribou, town, United States Caribou (kâr`ĭb ), town (1990 pop. 9,415), Aroostook co., NE Maine, on the Aroostook River; inc. 1859. Research Bursary
The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Scholarship Fund provides awards of up to $3,000 to full-time students enrolled in a recognized Canadian community college or university who are pursuing studies that will contribute to the understanding of barren ground Barren Ground novel portraying a woman’s emotional sterility and her harsh labor on a farm. [Am. Lit.: Barren Ground] See : Barrenness Barren Ground caribou (and its habitat) in Canada. Preference is given to individuals who are normally resident in one of the caribou-using communities on the range of the Beverly or Qamanirjuaq caribou. Co-operative Bursary Arctic Co-operatives Ltd., the NWT Co-operative Business Development Fund and the Canadian Northern Studies Trust offer a bursary, normally valued at up to $2,000, to support a student whose studies will contribute to the understanding and development of cooperatives in the Northwest Territories. Applicants who are not northern residents must be full-time students at the Cooperative College of Canada, a recognized Canadian community college or a Canadian university. Preference will be given to northern residents. Research Support Opportunity in Arctic Environmental Studies Environment Canada Environment Canada (EC), legally incorporated as the Department of the Environment under the Department of the Environment Act ( R.S., 1985, c. E-10 ), is the department of the Government of Canada with responsibility for coordinating environmental policies and offers high arctic High Arctic Noun the regions of Canada, esp. the northern islands, within the Arctic Circle accommodation, facilities and services to support graduate students enrolled in master's or doctoral studies at a Canadian university. Preference is given to environmental research proposals in the physical and/or biological sciences for which a location at a high arctic weather station (Eureka or Mould mould, n See mold. mould mold. Bay) would be advantageous. Opportunities are not confined con·fine v. con·fined, con·fin·ing, con·fines v.tr. 1. To keep within bounds; restrict: Please confine your remarks to the issues at hand. See Synonyms at limit. to students engaged in weather-related studies. James W. Bourque Studentship in Northern Geography Award: $10,000 Deadline: January 31. Eligibility: Outstanding students in northern geographical research at a Canadian university. Studies relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc advancing the knowledge and appreciation of the Geography of Northern Regions. Special Bursary for Northern Residents These awards of $5,000 each allow northern residents to engage in an educational experience at a degree-granting institution in Canada. The objective is to permit northerners to undertake studies in a field of interest that will further their careers in the north or assist their local communities. The program of study can be flexible and may not necessarily lead to a degree or diploma. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) (in French, La Société géographique royale du Canada (SRGC)) is a Canadian non-profit educational organization dedicated to imparting a broader knowledge and deeper appreciation of Canada — its people and Studentship in Northern Geography Outstanding students in northern geographical research at a Canadian university are eligible for this award. While applications normally come from students in geography departments, careful consideration will be given to students in closely related fields whose studies have significance for advancing the knowledge and appreciation of the geography of northern regions. Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies 17 York Street Although the ground currently has a maximum capacity of 6,643, the record crowd is 11,000 against Derby County. 10 further attendances of more than 8,000 are on record. Stands Staffsmart Stand The Staffsmart Stand is situated to the north of the pitch. , Suite 405 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J6 Phone: (613) 562-0515 Fax: (613) 562-0533 Canada's Northern Scientific Training Program Funds are available to Canadian universities with an officially recognized institute or committee for northern studies to help support students. (Priority is given to graduate students.) However, senior undergraduate students entering their final year and intending to undertake an honour's thesis based on northern field work or research which will be continued in subsequent graduate studies are also eligible. Post-doctoral students are not supported. The program helps pay for transportation and living costs while obtaining practical field work experience in Canada's north, developing interest and expertise on northern issues, and improving research skills. You are eligible to apply if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a Canadian university and are interested in northern studies with field experience in Canada's north. For more information, contact: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (FIP: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, French: Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada, DIAND Northern Scientific Training Program Committee, Sectoral Policy Division Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4 Phone: (819) 997-0660 Fax: (819) 994-6419 USA American Indian American Indian or Native American or Amerindian or indigenous American Any member of the various aboriginal peoples of the Western Hemisphere, with the exception of the Eskimos (Inuit) and the Aleuts. Scholarship Fund, Inc. The Native American Scholarship Fund was founded in 1986 Our priorities are math, engineering, science, business, education, and computers. 8200 Mountain Rd, NE, Ste 203; Albuquerque, New Mexico “Albuquerque” redirects here. For other uses, see Albuquerque (disambiguation). Albuquerque (pronounced [ˈæl.bə.kɚ.kiː], Spanish: [al.βu. 87110 Phone: 505-262-2351 www.collegefund.org AISES--Schuyler M. Meyer, Jr Scholarship Fund Value: $1,000 Deadline: June 15 Eligibility: Must be Aboriginal and a member of AISES AISES American Indian Science and Engineering Society AISES Australian International Sporting Events Secretariat . Students must be pursuing studies in the following: sciences, engineering, health related fields, business, natural resources, math or science secondary education. AISES--A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Value: $1,000 Undergraduate and $2,000 Graduate Deadline: June 15 Eligibility: Must be Aboriginal and a member of AISES. Students must be pursuing studies in the following: sciences, engineering, health related fields, business, natural resources, math or science secondary education. AISES--EPA Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship Value: $4,000 Deadline: June 15 Eligibility: Must be a member of AISES. Must pursue studies in the following: chemical engineering, biochemistry biochemistry, science concerned chiefly with the chemistry of biological processes; it attempts to utilize the tools and concepts of chemistry, particularly organic and physical chemistry, for elucidation of the living system. , chemistry, toxicology toxicology, study of poisons, or toxins, from the standpoint of detection, isolation, identification, and determination of their effects on the human body. Toxicology may be considered the branch of pharmacology devoted to the study of the poisonous effects of drugs. , biology, entomology entomology, study of insects, an arthropod class that comprises about 900,000 known species, representing about three fourths of all the classified animal species. & related environmental disciplines. AISES Scholarship Department 5661 Airport Boulevard Boulder, Colorado The City of Boulder (, Mountain Time Zone) is a home rule municipality located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. Boulder is the 11th most populous city in the State of Colorado, as well as the most populous city and the county USA 80301 Phone: (303) 939-0023 www.aises.org BY SCHOOL University of Toronto Research at the University of Toronto has been responsible for the world's first electronic heart pacemaker, artificial larynx, single-lung transplant, nerve transplant, artificial pancreas, chemical laser, G-suit, the first practical electron microscope, the first cloning of T-cells, Please see our ad on page 13. Gladys Watson Aboriginal Education Fund First Nations House Grant Program Kathleen Green Savan Bursary The President's Award The President's Award may mean:
Native Student of the Year Lillian McGregor Award of Excellence City of Toronto Scholarships in Aboriginal Health Faculty of Social Work Chancellor Rose Wolfe Rose Wolfe (born 1938) is the former Canadian Chancellor of the University of Toronto. Born in Toronto, Ontario, she received a Bachelor of Arts in 1938 and a Diploma in social work in 1939 from the University of Toronto. Scholarship Faculty of Pharmacy Colonel F.A. Tilston Admission Scholarship General Motors Scholarships / Grants for Native Students Metis Nation of Ontario Bursary University of Toronto Advanced Planning for Students Students (UTAPS UTAPS University of Toronto Advance Planning for Students UTAPS Unit Training Assembly Participation System (US Air Force Reserve) ) Information: The Financial Aid Counsellor First Nations House University of Toronto 563 Spadina Avenue Spadina Avenue is one of the most prominent streets in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Running through the western section of downtown, the road has a very different character in different neighbourhoods. , 3rd Floor Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1 Phone: (416) 978-1290 Toll Free: 1-800-810-8069 University of Saskatchewan Please see our ad on page 7. Pre-Medicine Awards for Aboriginal Students Chase Memorial Scholarship Louis Riel Scholarship Aurora Awards The Prix Aurora Awards are given out annually for the best Canadian science fiction and fantasy literary works from that year, and are awarded in both English and French. The event is organized by Canvention and the awards are given out by the Canadian SF and Fantasy Association, Gordon McCormack Memorial Scholarship Harvey Bell Memorial Prize Roger Carter Roger Carter may refer to:
Henry Favel Scholarship Diana Leis Bursary Siberman Filer Bursary Nexen Awards for Aboriginal Students Information: Scholarships and Awards Office of the Registrar University of Saskatchewan 105 Administration Place Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A2 Phone: (306) 966-6748 Fax: (306) 966-673 www.usask.ca/registrar/ University of Regina Please see our ad on page 5. Faculty of Administration Aboriginal Student Award Morley Wood Scholarship Dr. Lloyd Barber Lloyd Ingram Barber [1], C.C., S.O.M., Ph.D., LL.D., (born 8 March 1932)[2] is the President Emeritus, former president and former vice-chancellor of the University of Regina. Scholarship Teal Lowery low·er·y also lour·y adj. Overcast; threatening. Scholarship SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. Stan Hamilton Scholarship City of Regina--Henry Baker Scholarships Information: Financial Aid/Awards Office Room 229 University Centre Building University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2 Phone: (306) 585-4325 Fax: (306) 585-5559 University of Alberta Please see our ad on page 12. Adrian Hope Awards Billy Mills
William ("Billy") Mills (born June 30, 1938) is the only Native American ever to win an Olympic gold medal in the 10,000 meter run which he did at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Award Chief Harvey Behn Bursary Darcy Tailfeathers Award Harry A. and Francis Lepofsky Friedman Scholarship Johnny Samson Prize Ralph and Isabel Steinhauer Scholarship Saddle Lake Steinhauer Entrance Scholarship Shell Canada Shell Canada Limited (TSX: SHC) is one of Canada's largest integrated oil companies. Exploration and production of oil, natural gas and sulphur is a major part of its business, as well as the marketing of gasoline and related products through the company's approximately 1,800 Limited Aboriginal Science Award Shell Canada Limited Aboriginal Engineering Award Stan Daniels Stanley Edwin Daniels (1934 – April 6 2007) was a Canadian/American sitcom writer who won eight Emmy Awards for his work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Taxi. Award Tkachenko Prize Tom Wegmann Award John Baldwin John Baldwin is the name of:
Canadian Western Bank The Canadian Western Bank TSX: CWB is a bank that is based in Edmonton, and which operates primarily in western Canada. The bank serves personal and commercial clients in Western Canada. Entrance Award Canadian Western Bank Transfer Award Information: Office of Student Awards University of Alberta 103 Administration Building Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2M7 Phone: (780) 492-3221 Fax: (780) 492-4380 University of Lethbridge Please see our ad on page 9. Peigan Nation Scholarship Lubov Alexandra de Grandmaison Scholarship Lubov Alexandra de Grandmaison Scholarship--Part-Time Studies in Native American Studies Native American Studies is an academic discipline that studies the experience of people of Native American ancestry in America. Closely related to other Ethnic studies disciplines such as African American studies, Asian American Studies, and Latino/a Studies, Native American Lubov Alexandra de Grandmaison Scholarship--Fine Arts Lubov Alexandra de Grandmaison Scholarship--Part-Time Studies in Fine Arts Shell Scholarship In Native Management Imperial Oil Limited Scholarships ATCO ATCO Air Traffic Control Officer ATCO Association of Transport Coordinating Officers (UK) ATCO Air Tanker/Fixed Wing Coordinator ATCO Aviation Transportation Coordination Office ATCO Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Gas Bursary in Business Enterprises and Self-Governing Systems Vern Eagle Bear Memorial Scholarship Information: Scholarships and Student Finance 4401 University Drive Lethbridge Alberta T1K 3M4 Phone: (403) 329-2585 Fax: (403) 382-7110 First Nations University of Canada The First Nations University of Canada (formerly Saskatchewan Indian Federated College) is a university in Saskatchewan, Canada with campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert. The Regina campus building was designed by architect Douglas Cardinal. (FNUC FNUC First Nations University of Canada ) Albert Bellegarde Memorial Scholarship Jean Shoebridge Memorial Book Prize Poundmaker Memorial Scholarship Ayakamimkan Pimatisiwin (Life Continues) Award Bobby Bird Memorial Scholarship Cree Language Cree is the name for a group of closely-related Algonquian languages spoken by approximately 50,000 speakers across Canada, from Alberta to Labrador. Dialect criteria The Cree dialect continuum can be divided by many criteria. Incentive Award Dr. Margaret P. Hess Award Eastview Rotary Indian/Native Entrnce Scholarship Eastview Rotary Pre-Journalism Scholarship Eastview Rotary Science Scholarship Library Book Award SaskEnergy Aboriginal Scholarships SGI Stan Hamilton Scholarship Information: FNUC Scholarship Committee 1 First Nations Way, Regina SK S4S S4S Surfaced Four Sides (lumber) S4S Schools For Schools (humanitarian organization) S4S SpiCE for Space S4S Strategies for Sustainability (Delta, BC, Canada) 7K2 Phone: (306) 790-5950, Ext. 3100 Fax: (306) 790-5996 Grant MacEwan College Foundation Please see our ad on page 9. Robert C. Carson Memorial Bursary Sylvia Schulze Memorial Bursary for Alex Taylor School Alberta Indian Arts The vast scope of the art of India intertwines with the cultural history, religions and philosophies which place art production and patronage in social and cultural contexts. and Craft Society Scholarship Alberta Health Careers Bursary Aboriginal Leadership Development Awards Canative Housing Corp. Award CFCW Ltd. Scholarships 92.5 CKNG FM Scholarship Claudette Rendall Award CN Bursary Dreamcatcher
In Ojibwa (Chippewa) culture, a dreamcatcher (or dream catcher; Ojibwe asabikeshiinh Scholarship Eagle Feather Award 1260 CFRN/CFRB-The Bear Scholarship Robert Markle Scholarship Social Services Bursary Program Information: Student Awards Office Student Advising Centre Room 7-112A City Centre Campus Grant MacEwan Community College P.O.Box 1796 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2P2 Phone: (780) 497-5063 Portage College Please see our ad on page 6. For the entire awards listing, more specific details, criteria, application deadlines, etc., please refer to the College Awards Booklet. Contact a Student Advisor for forms or booklets at the Main Campus or one of our Regional Service Centres. Information: Lac La Biche Lac La Biche is a large lake in north-central Alberta, Canada. It is located along the Northern Woods and Water Route, 95 km east of Athabasca. Lac La Biche has a total area of km ( sq mi)[1], including km ( sq mi) islands area. 780-623-5580 Cold Lake Regional Service Centre 780-594-3255 St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery Regional Service Centre 780-645-6214 www.portagecollege.ca/ For a complete and up-to-date listing of Aboriginal scholarships and bursaries please check our online listings located at: www.ammsa.com. Check online for Aboriginal scholarship/bursary updates at www.ammsa.com |
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