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Updates
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SDF Aboriginal Scholarship Program
https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934&oth=0005312008
Deadline:
February 1, 2006 (postmarked)
Objective: The Security and Defense Forum Aboriginal
scholarship is intended to help develop and promote scholarly
interest in contemporary Canadian security and defense issues among
members of the First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit, and Métis
Canadians.
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Native
Leadership Scholarship program
http://www.nativeleaders.org/
The Native
Leadership Scholarship (NLS) program has announced a funding
opportunity for women pursuing non-doctoral level graduate education
in human rights, sustainable development, and public health. NLS
creates educational opportunities for women around the world who are
grassroots leaders, organizers, and activists demonstrating
financial need, and endorses non-traditional leaders who model
change while using imaginative methodologies. Four to six
scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging up to US$25,000 per
academic year for a maximum of two years; awards are paid directly
to the institution in a student's account. Pre-applications for the
2006-07 academic year will be available on the NLS
program Web site, from January 1–March 25, 2006.
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Indian
and Northern Affairs Canada
http://pse-esd.ainc-inac.gc.ca/abs/main.asp?lang=E
INAC Bursary System E-Directory of Scholarships, Bursaries and
Awards for Aboriginal Students
The purpose of
the Aboriginal Bursary System is to provide Aboriginal students with
a valuable tool to facilitate their pursuit of post-secondary
studies. These awards are made available by various organizations
and institutions. Bursaries may be searched by regions, disciplines,
providers and key words.
To apply for bursaries the organizations that are awarding them must
be contacted. Contact information is provided on the Web site.
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2004
RBC Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills Scholarships - designed for
students in any stream pursing studies in any field. Deadline
May 14, 2004 www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills
To be eligible you must be graduating from your last year of high
school or CEGEP, with a minimum grade average of 65 percent, be
accepted into a college, university or CEGEP in Canada for the
Fall/Winter basis, remain in a university or college program for a
one-year period on a full-time basis, and illustrate some
involvement in any or all of the following areas: community
leadership; extra-curricular activities; special endeavours or
circumstances; volunteer service; outside interests and/or hobbies;
career and educational objectives.
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Imperial
Oil - Science Education and Employment
Development (SEED) Scholarship-http://www.seedprogram.ca/
The Imperial Oil
SEED scholarship application is now available to eligible students
enrolled full-time in engineering, petroleum technologies, business
administration, commerce, computer science, earth science and
related disciplines. Applications are due July 1, 2005.
Click here to apply.
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Norman
Jacobs Environment Scholarship
Purpose: to
honour the life long contributions of Norm Jacobs to post secondary
education at Six Nations while providing financial support to a
successful Six Nations post secondary student enrolled in an
environmental study or related program at the college or university
level.
Amount:
$1,000
Deadline: Applications must be received by Grand River Post
Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) by July 1. Please
note: a recipient of the scholarship may apply to receive the award
in subsequent years.
Click
for more information
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Ken
Dryden Scholarships http://www.youthincare.ca
The National Youth in Care Network is now accepting applications
from youth in care for the Ken Dryden Scholarship.
Deadline: First Friday in May
Click
for more information
http://www.youthincare.ca
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Haudenosaunee
Recognition Award (Indigenous Knowledge Award)
This award is in recognition of students who utilize indigenous
knowledge and languages in their studies. The students are
selected through a community process that assesses whether the
students conduct themselves appropriately within cultural protocols.
Student who have demonstrated the following in his/her post
secondary studies:
Respect- conduct themselves appropriately within cultural protocols
Reciprocity - demonstrated community service/benefits to the
community
Intregrity - honesty - community contact with a relationship of
respect and reciprocity
Is utilizing Indigenous Knowledge in post secondary studies
Integrates language in his/her studies
Process: Nominated by a Six Nations community member, verbal
or letter nomination accepted.
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The
Haudenosaunee Promise at Syacuse University
Syracuse University is pleased to announce The Haudenosaunee
Promise Scholarship Program. The promise seeks to make the
rich educational experiences of the University available to
admitted, qualified, first year and transfer American Indian
students.
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Millennium
Award for Excellence
http://www.awardforexcellence.ca/index.asp
The 2005 millennium excellence award. Follow the link to see
information and access application.
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Aboriginal Multi Media
Society
http://www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.html
137+ listing of scholarship. Scholarships
not specifically designed for Aboriginal students ARE STILL
accessible to Aboriginal students who meet the selection criteria
specific to that scholarship. Aboriginal students ARE NOT limited to
apply only for scholarships designated "Native" or
"Aboriginal".
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General Motors
Engineering Scholarship American Indian Science &
Engineering Society (AISES) http://www.fredonia.edu/na/fa_gm.asp
Established in 2002 as a partnership General Motors and the American
Indian Science & Engineering Society. Awards are for one
academic year; GM gives preference to Electrical, Industrial,
Mechanical engineering majors; Eligible applicants required to
complete online inventory of skills administered by GM via the
Internet; Application available on AISES website. Value
of award is $ 3,000/academic year. Deadline is June
15.
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AMEC Aboriginal
undergraduate engineering scholarship
In conjunction with AMEC, CEMF offers up to one $5,000
Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship annually to a Canadian
Aboriginal women who are proven leaders and active in their
community to encourage them to pursue a career in
engineering.
http://www.cemf.ca/Scholarships/AMECScholarships/AMECAboriginalCriteria.htm
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Canadian Council for Aboriginal
Business -Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth
Scholarship and bursary program dedicated to developing the next
generation of Aboriginal leaders. By encouraging Aboriginal youth to
stay in school, FAAY bridges the gap between the reality which kids
confront in their communities and the opportunities available to
those with higher education.
http://www.ccab.com/faay/
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The C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation
Engineering Scholarship Program
Scholarships to students enrolled in an undergraduate engineering
program in a Canadian university. Two scholarship, one to a
male and one to a female, valued at $ 7,500 CDN for
university studies, tenable for up to three consecutive years or
until first degree is obtained. http://www.aucc.ca/scholarships/open/cdhowemem_e.html
deadline July 1st
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Canada Post - Aboriginal
Education Incentive Award
The Aboriginal Education Incentive Award (AEIA) celebrates the
hard work and determination of Aboriginal people who have overcome
personal, economic or social adversity in their pursuit of
learning. If you have committed to furthering your education
and have completed a year in an educational program you may
qualify. Canada Post could give you a $1,000 award to
recognize your efforts to change your life through education.
Open to all Aboriginal people in Canada. http://www.canadapost.ca/personal/corporate/about/community/abori/default-e.asp
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The Lee Award
Established by the children of teachers Walter and Louise Lee,
Aboriginal high school studens who have demonstrated a commitment to
school and the community are selected as recipients of this
award. Eligibility is for students of native ancestry in
grades 9 through 12 at Metro Toronto Schools. Deadline is
December 1st. Contact the Anishnawbe Health Toronto for
further information at telephone 416 360 0486.
http://www.aht.ca/resources/bursaries_and_awards
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The Dr. Tomer Levy Memorial
Bursary
Has been established to assist students of Aboriginal ancestry
who are pursing a career in medicine for the purpose of working
within the Aboriginal community. Application deadline is May
31st of each year. http://www.aht.ca/resources/bursaries_and_awards
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Ontario Power Generation
Scholarship Programs
highlight OPG's commitment to education by offering financial
assistance to students from many diverse backgrounds and who are
studying a wide variety of disciplines. Do you qualify for one of
these exciting opportunities? Click on one of the links to find out
more http://www.opg.com/community/scholarships.asp Deadline
July 6
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