Awards and Bursaries for IESP Students only
- Allen B. Clarke and Dennis P. Forcese Award for Academic Excellence
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Allen B. Clarke and Dennis P. Forcese Award for Academic Excellence
Awarded to students in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program who have received at least a B average overall in three courses during the first year of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program and excellent attendance in two IESP workshops and a First Year Seminar (FYS). These scholarships will be awarded to the students who are proceeding to a program of full-time or part-time study at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year. This award is named for Allen B. Clarke, who is a benefactor of the program, and Dr. Dennis P. Forcese, who was a professor of sociology and co-founded the ESP.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Initiatives in Education for more information.
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- Bill and Margery Sinclair Scholarship
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Bill and Margery Sinclair Scholarship
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education to students who are proceeding from First Year of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program into a Bachelor’s program at 杏吧原创 University. Eligible students must have a GPA of 9.0 or better. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or protected persons), and must also meet OSAP鈥檚 Ontario residency requirements. Endowed in 2008 by family and friends of Bill Sinclair. Revised 2010.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Initiatives in Education for more information.
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- Christine van Loon Memorial Scholarship
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Christine van Loon Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education, to an outstanding Indigenous student who has completed the Indigenous Enriched Support Program. Eligible recipients will have fully participated in all aspects of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program and are proceeding into a program of full-time or part-time study at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year. Endowed in 2019 by Catherine Van Loon in memory of her daughter Christine.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Initiatives in Education for more information.
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- Determination Bursary
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Determination Bursary
Awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education to deserving students enrolled in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) who need financial assistance for program workshop costs. Established in 2014 by R. Keith Lansdell and Wannakan Phiriyapreunt.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Initiatives in Education for more information.
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- Harmer Brothers Award for Academic Excellence
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Harmer Brothers Award for Academic Excellence
Awarded to students in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) who have received at least a B average overall in three courses during the first year of the IESP and 80% attendance in two IESP workshops and a First Year Seminar (FYS). These scholarships will be awarded to the students who are proceeding to a program of full-time or part-time study at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year. This award is in memory of Dwight Jay Harmer, Joel Travis Harmer and Karen Ellen 鈥淜erry鈥 Gysbers (nee Harmer) by Gail Harmer Mutton and Ross Mutton, long-time members of the 杏吧原创 community. Established 2010, Revised 2019.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Initiatives in Education for more information.
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- Joyce Family Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) Graduates
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Joyce Family Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) Graduates
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the leadership of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP), to outstanding Indigenous students who have successfully completed the IESP and are proceeding into a degree program at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year.
- Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and have fully participated in all aspects of the Indigenous Enriched Support Program.
- Recipients will be expected to participate in coaching and mentorship opportunities to re-qualify each year.
- The application form can be found on the CISCE website here.
- Susan Lovelock Financial Assistance Bursary
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Susan Lovelock Financial Assistance Bursary
Value $5,000. Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education, to an outstanding Indigenous student who has successfully completed the Indigenous Enriched Support Program and is proceeding into a degree program at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and academic promise. Preference will be for female Inuit students enrolling in a STEM degree program. This award may be continued for 3 years of full-time enrolmen,t provided the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to demonstrate financial need. Established in 2018 by Ronald Vandebeek in memory of his late wife, Susan Lovelock.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Initiatives in Education for more information.
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- Syer-Torrance Inspiration Awards
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Syer-Torrance Inspiration Awards
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education to outstanding Indigenous students who have been nominated by their Indigenous student peers. Recipients will have made an exceptional contribution to the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP), will have completed at least 3.0 credits in the Fall/Winter term, have fully participated in all aspects of the Enriched Support Program and are proceeding into a degree program at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year. Endowed in 2019 by Margaret and Kenneth Torrance.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Initiatives in Education for more information.
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- Walter and Dorothy Pychyl Scholarship
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Walter and Dorothy Pychyl Scholarship
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education to students in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) who have received at least a B average overall in three courses during the first year of the IESP and 80% attendance in two IESP workshops and a First Year Seminar (FYS). These scholarships will be awarded to the students who are proceeding to a program of full-time or part-time study at 杏吧原创 University during the following academic year. Endowed in 2017 by Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl (CIE Director, 2012-2019) in loving memory of Walter and Dorothy鈥檚 unwavering support of higher education.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Centre for Initiatives in Education for more information.
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Awards and Bursaries for ALL Indigenous Students
- Awards for Students with Disabilities
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Awards for Students with Disabilities
There are several awards and financial aid options available to incoming and current students with a permanent disability who are registered with the Paul Menton Centre (PMC). Information about our awards for Students with Disabilities and how to apply is outlined at the 杏吧原创 University Awards for Students with Disabilities
- Canadian Federation of University Women National 100th Anniversary Scholarship
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Canadian Federation of University Women National 100th Anniversary Scholarship
Awarded annually to an outstanding full-time undergraduate indigenous student who is entering or proceeding from one year to another in any program of study. Preference will be given to a female student. Endowed in 2017 by The Canadian Federation of University Women 鈥 Ottawa.
All undergraduate students who meet the academic and course load requirements for awarding a scholarship and who are proceeding from one year to the next are automatically considered.听
- 杏吧原创 Capital Scholarship
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杏吧原创 Capital Scholarship
- Up to 13 students will be selected annually, with one recipient for each province and territory, to receive a $2,000 award in their first year. The 杏吧原创 Capital Scholarship is awarded in addition to other Entrance Scholarships.
- To be eligible, students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons entering the first year of a degree program and pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time.
- Students must also demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities and a strong academic background (with a minimum admission average of 90 per cent).
- An application and letter of reference are required.
- The deadline is March 1.
- Five B Family Foundation Bursary
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Five B Family Foundation Bursary
Awarded annually to a student in demonstrated financial need who is entering or proceeding from one year to another in a degree program in the Faculty of Engineering and Design at 杏吧原创 University. Preference will be for Indigenous students. Endowed in 2018 by Five B Family Foundation.
- To be considered for the Indigenous and Five B Family Foundation Bursary, students must complete the聽online General Undergraduate Bursary application聽by the聽Oct. 31听诲别补诲濒颈苍别.
- The online General Undergraduate Bursary application is made available to all registered undergraduate students in early September for the Fall/Winter session.
- Gail Garland / OBIO Bursary in Science
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Gail Garland / OBIO Bursary in Science
Awarded annually to students in demonstrated financial need who are proceeding from one year to another in any degree program within the Faculty of Science. Preference will be given to female indigenous students. Endowed in 2019 by Gail Garland.
- To be considered for the Gail Garland / OBIO Bursary in Science, students must complete the聽online General Undergraduate Bursary application聽by the聽Oct. 31听诲别补诲濒颈苍别.
- The online General Undergraduate Bursary application is made available to all registered undergraduate students in early September for the Fall/Winter session.
- Gordon Robertson National Inuit Scholarship
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Gordon Robertson National Inuit Scholarship
Gordon Robertson, the former Chancellor and Chancellor Emeritus of 杏吧原创 University, established this scholarship聽to encourage and promote higher rates of postsecondary completion for Inuit students. This scholarship is awarded annually to one or two full-time Inuit students either entering or continuing a program of study at 杏吧原创 University.
- The 2021-2022 application is now open.听The link will open the application in a new tab.听Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save it to your computer.
- Humphrey Law Bursary for Indigenous Students in Business
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Humphrey Law Bursary for Indigenous Students in Business
Awarded annually to an Indigenous student in demonstrated financial need who is entering any program of study within the Sprott School of Business at 杏吧原创 University. This bursary is intended to cover the cost of tuition and fees for the first year. An application is required. Endowed in 2020 through the generosity of Humphrey Law, BComm/57.
- This award is valued at full tuition聽for the 2022/2023 academic year.听
- The 2022-2023 application is now open. Deadline is June 1, 2022.
- Indigenous and M茅tis Student Award in Support of Environmental Studies
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Indigenous and M茅tis Student Award in Support of Environmental Studies
Awarded annually to Indigenous or M茅tis students in demonstrated financial need, who are entering or continuing in an undergraduate program in Biology, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science. Good academic standing is required. Preference will be for a student from a northern province or territory. Endowed in 2018 by an anonymous benefactor with northern environment experiences.
- To be considered for the Indigenous and M茅tis Student Award in Support of Environmental Studies, students must complete the聽online General Undergraduate Bursary application聽by the聽Oct. 31听诲别补诲濒颈苍别.
- The online General Undergraduate Bursary application is made available to all registered undergraduate students in early September for the Fall/Winter session.
- Indigenous Student Bursary
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Indigenous Student Bursary
The Ministry has allocated funding to 杏吧原创 University to create the Indigenous Student Bursary to provide direct support to indigenous students with financial need. This bursary provides direct support to Indigenous students with financial need to improve access to postsecondary education. Indigenous peoples include First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis.
- Please note that there is a limited number of these bursaries available.
- To be considered, students may complete the Indigenous Student Bursary Application through the Undergraduate Online Application Forms system on 杏吧原创 Central. If you believe that you may meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for this bursary, but have not been presented with the Indigenous Student Bursary application via 杏吧原创 Central, please contact the Awards Office. The deadline to complete and submit your application is聽Oct. 31. To be considered, students must be attending first-entry programs of study and must meet OSAP鈥檚聽.
- Jenny Gilbertson Memorial Fund
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Jenny Gilbertson Memorial Fund
Awarded to Indigenous students, with preference given to Inuit students enrolled in Film Studies and/or Journalism programs. If students in these two programs cannot be identified, then the funds can be used to support Indigenous students at the Centre for Initiatives in Education. Donor: Anonymous.
- To be considered for the Jenny Gilbertson Memorial Fund, students must complete the聽online General Undergraduate Bursary application聽by the聽Oct. 31听诲别补诲濒颈苍别.
- The online General Undergraduate Bursary application is made available to all registered undergraduate students in early September for the Fall/Winter session.
- Joyce Family Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Students
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Joyce Family Foundation Bursary for Indigenous Students
Awarded annually to an Indigenous student who is entering any full-time undergraduate program at 杏吧原创 University for the first time and who has demonstrated financial need.
- Value $5,000.
- Awarded annually to Indigenous students in demonstrated financial need who are entering any full-time undergraduate program of study at 杏吧原创 University.
- Apply now for 2026-27!
- Leadership Entrance Bursary
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Leadership Entrance Bursary
High school students who have taken a leadership role in their school鈥檚 extracurricular activities and in community service may also be considered for a Leadership Entrance Bursary. Information on how to apply and eligibility can be found at .
- McGregor Bursary
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McGregor Bursary
Awarded annually to an Indigenous student in demonstrated financial need who is entering any program of study at 杏吧原创 University directly from a High School or CEGEP. Established in 2014 by Eric McGregor, BSC/86 and Bonnie Cole (n茅e McGregor), BA/87.
- To be considered for the McGregor Bursary, students must complete the聽online General Undergraduate Bursary application聽by the聽Oct. 31听诲别补诲濒颈苍别.
- The online General Undergraduate Bursary application is made available to all registered undergraduate students in early September for the Fall/Winter session.
- The M茅tis Nation of Ontario Bursary
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The M茅tis Nation of Ontario Bursary
Established by The M茅tis Nation of Ontario through the M茅tis Training Initiatives, this bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need to M茅tis students registered in any year, in any faculty or school at 杏吧原创 University.
Eligibility:
- Recipients will have demonstrated financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants or a protected person) and must meet OSAP鈥檚 .
- The M茅tis Nation of Ontario Bursary requires students to complete a separate application. Selection for these awards will be made in consultation with the M茅tis Nation of Ontario.
- The 2021-2022 application is now open. The link will open the application in a new tab. Do not complete the application on this tab; you must download and save it to your computer.
- Min么jitonigewin Scholarship
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Min么jitonigewin Scholarship
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Director of the School for Studies in Art and Culture, to an outstanding full-time undergraduate student who is entering or proceeding from one year to another in any program of study within the School. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student, or if no Indigenous students are eligible in the program, then a student whose studies focus on Indigenous arts and culture would be preferred. Endowed in 2017. 鈥淢in么jitonigewin鈥 (Min-O-jiton-eh-geh-win) is an expression or explanation for someone doing something skillfully and with good intent. It can be used in crafting, writing and painting, meaning someone has honed a skill. This scholarship will allow students to hone their own skills as they explore their passion for Indigenous arts and culture.
- All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the School for Studies in Art and Culture department for more information.
- New Sun, New Beginning Bursary
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New Sun, New Beginning Bursary
Awarded annually to part-time and full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated a commitment to furthering their education and who are in financial need. Preference will be given to First Nation, Inuit, and M茅tis students with the Centre for Initiatives in Education鈥檚 Enriched Support Program, and First Nation, Inuit, and M茅tis students in other programs of study at 杏吧原创 University.听 Endowed in 1997 by Mrs. Joy Maclaren, who was given the name 鈥淣ew Sun鈥 at an Indigenous Peoples鈥 naming ceremony. Mrs. Maclaren, a former member of the University鈥檚 Board of Governors, established the award in recognition of 杏吧原创鈥檚 role in providing accessible education.
- To be considered for the New Sun New Beginnings Bursary, students must complete the聽online General Undergraduate Bursary application聽by the聽Oct. 31听诲别补诲濒颈苍别.
- The online General Undergraduate Bursary application is made available to all registered undergraduate students in early September for the Fall/Winter session.
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
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Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
If you are currently attending an Ontario high school, your guidance office can provide information on the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), which may help cover the cost of your post-secondary studies. To learn more about this funding opportunity, please visit the Similar programs exist in other provinces. More information on out-of-province student assistance programs can be found at Out of Province Student Assistance Programs.
- Queenie Dorothea Commanda Archibald Bursary for Indigenous Students
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Queenie Dorothea Commanda Archibald Bursary for Indigenous Students
Awarded annually to Indigenous students in demonstrated financial need who are entering or continuing in any undergraduate degree of study at 杏吧原创 University. Preference will be given to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Social Work. Endowed in 2025 by Lauralee Archibald, BA/95, BSW/19, MSW/2,1 in honour of her mother Queenie Dorothea Commanda Archibald, a residential school survivor, registered nurse and advocate for Indigenous healing. For interest, you can find out more about the donor and her mother here聽
- Richard M. Zubrycki Bursary
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Richard M. Zubrycki Bursary
Awarded annually to a deserving undergraduate student proceeding from Second to Third year in the Department of Law, Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice, or School of Social Work. The recipient will have demonstrated financial need, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada (landed immigrant or protected person) and must meet OSAP鈥檚 . Preference will be given to Indigenous students. Endowed in 2005 by Shirley Zubrycki, friends and colleagues, in memory of Mr. Richard Zubrycki.
- To be considered for the Richard M. Zubrycki Bursary, students must complete the聽online General Undergraduate Bursary application聽by the聽Oct. 31听诲别补诲濒颈苍别.
- The online General Undergraduate Bursary application is made available to all registered undergraduate students in early September for the Fall/Winter session.
- T.E. Wealth Indigenous Scholarship in Finance
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T.E. Wealth Indigenous Scholarship in Finance
Value $1,000. Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Dean of the Sprott School of Business to an outstanding Indigenous student proceeding from one year to another in any program within the Sprott School of Business. Preference will be for students in the Finance concentration. An application is required. Established in 2019 by T.E. Wealth Indigenous Services.
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All undergraduate students are automatically considered. Contact the Sprott School of Business for more information.
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- Tyendinaga Mohawk Nation Education Bursary
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Tyendinaga Mohawk Nation Education Bursary
Awarded annually to undergraduate students in demonstrated financial need entering any full-time program of study at 杏吧原创 University. An application is required. Eligible recipients must be registered members of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quint,e and preference will be given to students residing on the Territory at the time of application. Endowed in 2020, this Bursary respects traditional values passed on through the language, culture, knowledge and love for the Mohawk people, our land, and the environment.
This award is valued at $2,000 for the 2021/2022 academic year. Only one bursary will be awarded.
- This award is valued at $2,000 for the 2021/2022 academic year. Only one bursary will be awarded.
- The 2021-22 Application is now open.聽Deadline is August 31, 2021.
- Wilfred Peltier Memorial Scholarship in English
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Wilfred Peltier Memorial Scholarship in English
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of English Language and Literature, to an undergraduate or graduate student whose area of interest is Indigenous Literature. This award was established in 2001 by family, friends, and colleagues of Wilfred Peltier, Odawa pipecarrier, who passed away in July 2000.听 Associated for some 20 years, Peltier served as an Elder-in-Residence in the Department of Sociology/Anthropology as well as adviser to the Centre for Aboriginal Education, Research and Culture.
- No application is required for this scholarship. At the end of each academic year, the English Department will nominate or recommend outstanding students as potential recipients.
- Work Study Program
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Work Study Program
The Work Study Program provides part-time employment at 杏吧原创 for those students demonstrating financial need. Students can learn more by visiting the 杏吧原创 University Work Study Program.
Additional Awards and Bursaries for all Students
- Entrance Bursaries
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Entrance Bursaries
If you have been admitted to 杏吧原创 with an admissions average of 80 percent or better, you will automatically be considered for a renewable entrance scholarship at the time of admission. The admissions average we use is calculated from the grades submitted by your high school in support of your application. Entrance scholarships are offered for fall entry only.听 You may be offered a renewable entrance scholarship provided you are entering 杏吧原创 for the first time from high school or CEGEP and have no previous attendance at post-secondary educational institutions. To be considered for an entrance scholarship, the University鈥檚 Admissions Services must receive your complete application for admission and all required grades (either directly or through the Ontario Universities Application Centre) by June 15. Entrance scholarship offers are not assessed or reassessed on final high school grades.
- Prestige Scholarships
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Prestige Scholarships
Our highest awards are our Prestige Scholarships: the Chancellor鈥檚 Scholarship, the Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, the 杏吧原创 University Scholarship of Excellence, the 杏吧原创 University SHAD Scholarship, the Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship, the Riordon Scholarship, and the Collins Prestige Scholarship.
You will be considered for a prestigious scholarship only if you are entering 杏吧原创 directly from high school or CEGEP. Students who have previously attended a post-secondary educational institution (either college or university) are not eligible for these awards. For all prestige scholarships, you must achieve an admission average of 90 percent or better. The selection committee will also assess the range of your community or secondary school extra-curricular activities.
External Indigenous Student Awards
Indigenous students may also be eligible for various awards from organizations and associations outside of 杏吧原创 University. There is a wide variety of external scholarships and bursaries available for First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis students.
The Centre for Indigenous Initiatives recommends the following:
- Indspire 鈥 Building Brighter Futures聽
- Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada鈥檚 聽
- are available to Indigenous post-secondary students in the pursuit of post-secondary education across Canada.听 Preference will be given to students studying in the following programs: Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, Communications, and Marketing.
For more information or support in completing these award applications, please visit the聽Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement
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