Available to Aboriginal people residing in and attending an academic institution in B.C. to enter health care professions.  The program offers a limited number of bursaries (with a maximum of $2,500.00 each) for students undertaking studies leading to accreditation in a health related career.  Level of assistance provided will be based on need.

Same criteria as above, for those enrolled in health care programs in a recognized B.C. university.  Limited number of bursaries offered.  Amount of the bursary is determined based on need (maximum $3,000 each).

Awards made in this classification are intended to assist First Nations, Metis and Inuit graduate students who undertaking specific academic projects related to Aboriginal health and wellness issues.  Stipends are provided.

For information contact:             Post-Secondary Student Assistance Program Coordinator

• Urban Native Indian Education Society
• Native Education Centre
• 285 East 5th Avenue
• Vancouver, B.C.  V5T 1H2
• Telephone: 604-873-3761

Award
Baxter Corporation Jean Goodwill Scholarship Awards

Description
Two scholarships are awarded annually to Aboriginal people seeking a career in nursing and intending to serve in the North. Various programs are eligible. Specific criteria must be met. Please see full application package for details.

For Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education in all areas related to economic development and self-government, such as technology studies, business, sciences, law and education.  Preference may be given to applicants who are descendants of Aboriginal veterans.

Award
Endowment Fund Awards

Description

All Nations Trust Company has developed annual, educational achievement awards to reward and recognize Aboriginal secondary and post-secondary students who are committed to attaining personal and educational success. These awards are open to individuals who are currently living within or are originally from one of the following Tribal Regions: Kootenay, Lillooet, Okanagan, Shuswap, and Thompson.

Post-Secondary School Awards: All Nations Trust Company will be presenting a total of ten awards in the amount of $500.00 each on an annual basis, to two Post-secondary students in each of the above five regions. These awards are designed to reward academic achievements and assist Aboriginal students in their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Eligible Fields of Study:
Unlimited, but preference will be given to technical studies, business, sciences and engineering