Students should apply/inquire early for financial sponsorship from a band or agency. For additional information regarding liaising with sponsoring agencies please contact the Aboriginal Program Manager, Brenda Crabtree, at 604 844 3088 or by email at bcrab@ecuad.ca.
Information on scholarships and student loans is available at Financial Aid + Awards.
Emily Carr University Aboriginal Awards
Purpose of Awards
To increase enrollment and retention rates for Aboriginal students, to promote student achievement and commitment to community.
Award Categories
- Entrance Awards for Aboriginal students entering a degree program at the University for the first time. Entrance awards applicants should demonstrate community/cultural service, volunteerism, commitment and achievement, and financial need.
- Continuing Student Awards for Aboriginal students continuing in an Emily Carr degree program. Continuing Student awards applicants should demonstrate good academic standing, contribution to Emily Carr Aboriginal community and events, commitment and achievement, and financial need.
Application Form + Deadline
Completed applications must be received in Student Services by Friday, September 30, 2011 at 4:00pm.
- Aboriginal Scholarship Application [PDF, 69k]
Emily Carr University Aboriginal Awards are made possible through the generous financial support of BC Hydro; Emily Carr University; Face The World Foundation; Gwyn + Aileen Gunn Endowment; The McLean Foundation; The Minerva Foundation Award for BC Women; and Phillips, Hager + North.
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
The NAAF is a nationally registered charity established to actively assist talented Aboriginal artists by providing financial assistance for education and training initiatives in the performing, visual, crafted, media, literary, and graphic arts. The fund is available to Canadian Aboriginal peoples, status, non-status, Métis and Inuit. Applications are assessed by a jury of recognized Aboriginal artists and eligible costs include tuition and related expenses, including art supplies.
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
PO Box 759
50 Generations Drive
Ohsweken, ON N0A 1A0
T 416.926.0775
F 416.926.7554
Toll-Free: 800.329.9780
E info@naaf.ca
www.naaf.ca
Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY)
FAAY is designed to encourage Aboriginal students to remain in school and to pursue higher education. Aboriginal students who are Canadian citizens enrolled in a school located in Canada may apply for bursary or scholarship. Students must demonstrate serious interest in furthering their educational and career development. Awards are based on contributions to family and community, academic performance, career goals and financial need.
Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth
c/o Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
250 the Esplanade, Suite 204
Toronto, ON M5A 1J2
E: faayinfo@ccab.com
www.ccab.com
First Citizens Fund
The First Citizens Fund student bursary program provides financial assistance to Aboriginal students enrolled in post-secondary education. Aboriginal students who are BC residents and enrolled full-time in a recognized post-secondary university, college or institute, in a minimum two-year program are eligible to apply. The level of assistance will be determined by need and will reflect the amount of assistance received from other sources. The maximum level of assistance is $700 per year for Band or Tribal Council funded students and $2,000 per year for non-funded students.
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
200-506 Fort St
Victoria, BC V8W 1E6
T 250.388.5522
F 250.388.5502
E jzuroski@bcaafc.com
www.bcaafc.com
Aboriginal Learning Links
Aboriginal Learning Links provides organized links to other websites that can help you find information on Financial Support, Child Care, Housing and even Career Planning.
