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Scholarships Available

This is a listing of few examples of scholarships that are available for Aboriginal students seeking post-secondary education. The list is not at all inclusive. There are plenty of places to look for information.

Some of the Internet sites that were useful in constructing this list were:

• The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation: www.naaf.ca• The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society: www.ammsa.com• The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: www.aucc.ca

Keep in mind, you should not limit yourself to Aboriginal scholarship designations. There arenumerous scholarships offered by companies and organizations that award financial aid, which maybe applicable to you.

Be sure to contact the university that you are planning to attend and find out what is available there.

If you have a parent who works for a company, be sure to check if that company offers scholarships toemployee dependents.

Some examples are:Abitibi-Consolidated,Bowater,Domtar,Tembec andWeyerhaeuser

Be sure to contact your First Nation orother Aboriginal organizations in yourarea because they may offer financialaid specific to members of your First

Nation, region, or area of study.

Organizational Scholarships

There are several organizations across Canada that offer scholarships to students in science. Thereare some that specifically mention natural resources or forestry, but for the most part, they generally fall into thecategory of science. Some examples of such scholarships are listed below:

Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust

The Aboriginal Veterans Scholarships will be open to all Aboriginal people, including Status and Non-Status Indians, Inuit, and Metis. For Aboriginal students in a community college or CEGEPdiploma or certificate program, undergraduate program, professional degree program or masters or doctoral program in fields of study including but not limited to business, finance, public administration, natural resource management and environmental studies.

The Shoppers Drug Mart Scholarship

Offers support to committed post-secondary students who require assistance in order to completetheir education. This scholarship supports Aboriginal students in every field and every level of study.

Shell Canada Aboriginal Scholarship Program

Encouraging Aboriginal students to pursue education, especially in the areas of business, science, and engineering.Available to Canadian Aboriginal peoples. The deadline is June 15th.

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)

NAAF is a nationally registered charity with mandate to provide financial support to Aboriginal youth who arepursuing education and professional development to prepare for careers in the arts, health sciences, business, andgeneral science and other areas of study related to economic self-reliance and self-government.

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)70 Yorkville Ave., Suite 33A

Toronto, ON M5R 1B9Phone: 416.926.0775

Fax: 416.926.7554Email: [email protected]

The Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society (CASTS)

This scholarship is made available to students pursuing secondary education in the sciences andmathematics, engineering, health-related fields, and natural resources. Programs of study may be two to four years or longer. There are five scholarships worth $2,000 each. The Deadline is June 30th.

CASTS Scholarship CommitteeTreaty 7 Tribal Council., P.O. Box 5635

Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3G6Phone: 403.258.1775


Ontario Aboriginal Partnerships Recognition Scholarship

Working Partnerships is a program of the Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat and part of the OntarioAboriginal economic development strategy, Building Aboriginal Economies. Working Partnershipspromotes corporate/partnership development, job creation, and economic opportunities for Aboriginalpeople. The scholarship was created to assist those pursuing post-secondary studies that will preparethem for jobs in the fields of business, science, and technology. Contact NAAF for post-secondaryeducation awards application.

NAAFJody Warwaruk, Direction of Communications

Phone: 416.926.0775Email: [email protected]

Royal Canadian Geographical Society Studentships

This scholarships is valued at $10,000 and is available to Aboriginal youth in northern geographicalresearch at a Canadian university.

Applicants should include university transcripts with their applications. No other documents will beaccepted. Applications sent by fax will not be accepted. Deadline is January 31st.

Etuangat Inuit History Prize

Awarded for the best essay about an interesting event or circumstance in Inuit history written in Inuktitut, English or French by an Inuit student registered at any Canadian university or college.The essay (1500-3000 words) must be on an Inuit elder’s story, obtained from either and original orpreviously taped interview.

Cooperative Bursary

Arctic Co-operatives Ltd., the NWT Cooperative Business Development Fund, and the Canadian Northern Studies Trust offer a bursary (normally valued at $2,000) to support a student whose studies will contribute to the understanding and development of cooperatives in the NorthernTerritories. The award may be held concurrently with a special bursary for northern residents. The deadline is January 31st.

James W. Bourque Studentship in Northern Geography

Normally applications will be from students in geography departments, however, careful consideration will be givento students in closely related fields whose study have significance for advancing the knowledge and appreciationof the geography of northern regions.

Special Bursaries for Northern Residents

These bursaries allow persons who are northern residents and in need of financial assistance to engage in aneducational experience at a degree-granting institution anywhere in Canada. It is the objective of these awards topermit individuals who were born and raised in northern Canada to undertake studies at a college or university,leading to a diploma or degree in a field of concern to themselves and other people in the North.

Caribou Research Bursary

These awards are normally valued at $1,000 - $2,000 each and can be held concurrently with theCNST Special Award for Northern Residents. The awards are open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents ofCanada, who are full-time students enrolled in a recognized Canadian community college or university and whosestudies will contribute to the understanding of Barren Ground Caribou and their habitat.

Special Bursaries for Northern Residents

These awards allow northern residents to engage in an educational experience at a degree-grantinginstitution in Canada. The objective is to permit northerners to study in a field of interest that willfurther the careers in the north or assist their local communities.

AISES - A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

AISES’ own scholarship program was established in 1983 in memory of A.T. Anderson (Mohawk), a chemicalengineer who founded AISES with six other American Indian scientists. Scholarships are awarded to members ofAISES who are American Indian/Alaskan Native college students pursuing academic programs in the sciences,engineering, medicine, natural resources, and math. The deadline is June 15th.

EPA Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship

Administered for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this scholarship is provided to college juniors, seniors,and graduate students majoring in environmental science disciplines. Applicants who are not selected as recipientswill be given consideration in the A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship program, if all criteria is met. The deadline isJune 15th.

Bureau of Reclamation Scholarship and Internship

The scholarship is available to undergraduate students seeking a Bachelors degree in engineering or science, relatingto water resources or an environmentally-related field. Applicants who are not selected as recipients will be givenconsideration in the A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship program, if all criteria is met. This scholarship is jointlyfunded by the Bureau of Reclamation and the National Water Resources Institute. The deadline is June 15th.

Aboriginal Scholarship

As an Aboriginal student you are eligible to apply for the Aboriginal scholarship of $11,500.

Canadian Northern Studies Trust (CNST) Awards Program

Suite 407 - 17 York StreetOttawa, ON K1N 9J6Phone: 613.562.0515


Sahtu Renewable Resources Board

The Sahtu Renewable Resources Board has established a scholarship/bursary program for post-secondary students in a field related to the SRRB’s mandate. An Aboriginal person pursuing a collegediploma or university degree, or a minimum of 2year certificate program in renewable resources or a related field inbiology, forestry, or environmental science. Priority to a Sahtu Dene or Metis. A Minimum of “B” average,demonstration of financial need, evidence of involvement in the community.

Sahtu Renewable Resources BoardP.O. Box 134

Tulita, NT X0E 0K0Phone: 867.588.4040


The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

NSERC is encouraging Aboriginal participation in four different awards programs. These programs are open to allInuit, Metis, Status and Non-Status First Nation People.

The Undergraduate Student Research Awards in Universities (USRA) program offers qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to work on a challenging research project ina university or industrial environment for up to four months ($4,500 + university contributionfor 16 weeks). This is a great summer job opportunity for students registered in an honours bachelor’s degree program in natural sciences or engineering.

Industry Postgraduate Scholarship (IPGS) program provides financial support for highlyqualified science and engineering grads. Must have a degree in science or engineering and be pursuing full-time or part-time grad studies in the natural sciences or engineering program at a Canadian university.

The Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) program provides financial assistance for up to four years to students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in the natural sciences or engineering program.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) program provides financial support for up to two yearsto the most promising young researchers in the natural sciences and engineering program.

The University Faculty Awards (UFA) program is open to any Inuit, Metis, Status and Non-Status First Nation people who are being considered for university by faculty positions. Thisprogram makes a substantial contribution, for up to five years, to the salary of each successfulcandidate nominated by a Canadian university.

NSERCScholarship and Fellowship Programs

Constitution Square, Tower II350 Albert Street

Ottawa, ON K1A 1H5Phone: 613.995.6295


Ontario Power Generation John Wesley Beaver Awards

Awards 2 students of native ancestry entering an Ontario college or university (except Lakehead). It is equal to oneyear’s college or university tuition. Made available to Aboriginal students in the engineering, technology,environmental studies, forestry, biology, land use and environmental planning and business.

Jeff Styers and Family Effort Award

This award is given by Jeff Styers, a Six Nations member. it is open to Six Nations members whoare attending a post secondary program of study on a full time basis. This program must result in a recognized diploma or degree. Program of study must be a minimum of two years in length.

The Isaac Durham First Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is provided in accordance with the provisions of the will of Vera Durham. Recipients of the scholarship will have all documentation filed with the Estates Administration Department of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, Ministry of the Attorney General. Awarded to a Six Nations member with the highest marks for entrance into a university undergraduate program inOntario. Awarded every three years for three years.

Grand River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO)P.O. Box 339

Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0Phone: 519.445.2219

Toll Free: 877.837.5180

Talisman Energy Native Award

One award of $2,000 for students attending NAIT only. Applicants must be of Aboriginal ancestry and be enrolled full-time in earth sciences, business, commerce or economics program. Award willbe made based on academic standing and financial need. The deadline is December 30th.

Southern Albert Institute of Technology (SAIT)1301 16th Avenue., NWCalgary, AB T2M 0L4

Phone: 403.284.7248Email: [email protected]

Tembec Corporation - Aboriginal Scholarship Initiative

Tembec offers scholarships and bursaries to First Nations students pursuing post-secondary educationin all Canadian provinces where it operates. Regional committees made up of local Companyrepresentatives and school board members select recipients.

Tembec Inc.10 chemin Gatineau

P.O. Box 5000Temiscaming, PQ J0Z 3R0

Phone : 819.627.3321

Nexen Inc. (University of Saskatchewan)

Award of $5,000 per year offered to Aboriginal students pursuing studies in land use and environmental studies or environmental earth sciences. Selection is based on marks and studentsinterest in environmental studies or environmental earth studies.

University of Saskatchewan., Office of the Registrar105 Administration PlaceSaskatoon, SK S7N 5A2

Phone : 306.966.6748Fax : 306.966.6730

Email : [email protected]

TD Canada Trust - Aboriginal Youth Scholarship

Six scholarships valued at $2,000 each for Aboriginal youth enrolled in a Canadian college oruniversity.

Davis & Henderson - Aboriginal Youth Bursary

Five scholarships at $2,500 for Aboriginal youth enrolled in a Canadian college, university ortechnical institute.

NetStar Communications - Rising Stars Scholarship

Five scholarships at $2,000 for Aboriginal youth enrolled in a Canadian college, university or technical institute.

Hudson’s Bay Company - Aboriginal Futures Scholarship

Five awards of $2,500. Awarded to five Aboriginal students (Status, Non-Status, Metis and Inuit) enrolled full-timein a program of study at a Canadian college, university, or technical institute. The deadline is October 13th.

Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY)204A St. George Street., Coach House-Main Floor

Toronto ON, M5R 2N5Phone: 416.961.8663 Ext. 227


Aboriginal Peoples’ Network - APN - Annual Bursary Awards

To encourage and support students of Aboriginal ancestry who are pursuing accredited studies in their chosen fieldat a post-secondary educational institution located with the National Capital Region. Provide two letters of referencefrom teachers or employers.

APN Bursary Selection Committeec/o Aboriginal Peoples’ Network

1459 Matagami StreetGloucester, ON K1T 2T8

Forest Legacy Scholarship & Bursaries

North Cowichan’s Municipal Forestry Program is pleased to once again offer a $1,200 scholarship and two $600bursaries for graduating high school students who live in North Cowichan and are entering post secondary educationin the field of natural resources study such as forestry, agriculture, fisheries, hydrology and soils. The deadline forsubmission is April 30th.

North Cowichan’s Forestry DepartmentP.O. Box 278., 7030 Trans Canada Hwy

Duncan, BC V9L 3X4Phone: 250.746.3100

Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Up to $2,000 given to applicants. Must be registered full-time in a recognized Canadian institution and be citizens ofCanada or landed immigrants, with the intent of working in Canada. Applicants pursuing post-graduate studies in thefield of wildlife and conservation. The deadline is May 25th &November 25th.

Canadian Wildlife Society350 Michael Cowpland Drive

Kanata, ON K2M 2W1Phone: 800.563.WILD

B.C. Indian Arts & Welfare Society Memorial Bursary

Annual bursaries of $150 for any full-time program. Applicants must be Aboriginal students from the province ofBC and must be planning to enter on of the established universities, colleges, technical or vocational institutions on afull-time basis.

The Honourable SecretaryBC Indian Arts Society

212 - 701 Esquimalt RoadVictoria, BC V9A 3L5

Kermode Friendship Society

Bursary amounts between $100 and $1,000 to any full-time program at university, college, etc. Thedeadline is October 30th and mid-February.

Kermode Friendship Society3313 Kalum Street

Terrace, BC V8G 2N7

National Union Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians

A $1,000 scholarship is open to students entering any field of study at a post-secondary institution. The deadlineis June 30th.

Tommy Douglas Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship to children/foster children of National Union. The deadline is June 30th.

National Union Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians 14 Auriga Drive

Nepean, ON K2E 1B7Phone: 613.228.9800

Alberta Blue Cross; 50th Anniversary Scholarships for Aboriginal Students

3 scholarships at $500 - $1,250 depending on institution. Applicants must be Registered Indian, Inuit or Metis andmust have been residents of Alberta during their previous year of study. Applicants must have just completed theirfinal year of high school and be entering into the first year of post-secondary studies. Available to any full-timeprogram of two or more years duration. The deadline is June 1st.

Alberta Scholarship Program9th Floor, 9940 - 106 Street

P.O. Box 28000., Station MainEdmonton, AB T5J 4R4

Phone: 780.427.8640

The Dennis Franklin Cromarty Memorial Award

Awarded to any First Nation student who is a registered member of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation and who are currently attending a college, university, highschool or any post-secondary institution. The deadline is November 9th.

The Dennis Franklin Cromarty Memorial FundP.O. Box 29188

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6P9Phone: 807.345.7945

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Scholarship Program

Scholarships ($5,000 to university, $3,500 for college) to candidates who are Canadian citizens or permanentresidents. They must be completing the first year of a university degree program or college diploma program and is inneed of financial assisting. They must be enrolled on a full-time basis and have attained high academic standing. The deadline is July 2nd.

Canadian Awards ProgramAUCC

95 Wellington St., W - Suite 800Toronto, ON M5J 2N7

Phone: 416.367.4941

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Post-Secondary Student Assistance Program Award

Provides financial assistance through administering authorities such as First Nation councils, to eligible RegisteredIndian students enrolled in, or accepted to, eligible post-secondary education programs. DIAND also funds someprograms designed for First Nation students at First Nation andpost-secondary institutions. Details are available from your First Nation council office or from theRegional Director of Education, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.

www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index_e.html

Montreal ScholarshipA $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who is registered in full-time, post secondary studies.

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council General Scholarship

$500 presented to a student enrolling in any post-secondary program. Must have completed a minimum of eight months of post-secondary studies. The deadline is August 31st.

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal CouncilP.O. Box 1383

Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2Phone: 604.724.5757

Delta Catalytic Scholarship

Available annually to Northern Saskatchewan residents willing to return to Northern Saskatchewanto practice or work. Must be a program of benefit to the north. The deadline is June 30th.

Northern Affairs ManagerCogema Resources Inc.

P.O. Box 900La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0

Schuyler M. Meyer, Jr. Scholarship Fund

$1,000 to Aboriginals and a member of the AISES. Students must be pursuing studies in the following: sciences,engineering, health related fields, business, natural resources, math or science. The deadline is June 15th.

AISES Scholarship Department5661 Airport Boul.

Boulder, CO 80301USA

Phone: 303.939.0023

Metis Nation of Ontario Bursary

Several awards of $500 awarded to an undergraduate, Metis students registered and enrolled at the University ofToronto who demonstrate financial need. The deadline is November 12th.

Financial Aid Office SC0008Lakehead University

955 Oliver RoadThunder Bay, ON P7B 5E7

Tel: 807.346.7760

Company Scholarships

There are several companies that offer scholarships, either generally, or specific to their interests. Theseinterests may require a certain area of study of be specific to location:

Cameco Northern Scholarship

5 scholarships worth $4,000 are available annually to people who have resided in Saskatchewan for a minimum offive years. The recipient must be accepted in a program beneficial to the north. The deadline is January 31st.

Cameco CorporationNorthern Affairs Office


Phone: 306.425.4144Fax: 306.425.2153

Royal Bank Native Student Awards

Native Student Awards first launched in 1992 to assist Aboriginal students to complete post-secondaryeducation. All status, non-status, Inuit or Metis are eligible to apply.

Royal Bank Canada Aboriginal Student AwardsRBC Royal Bank

330 Front Street., 10th FloorToronto, ON M5V 3B5

Phone: 416.348.6947Fax: 416.348.6455

Email: [email protected]

Delta Catalytic Scholarship

One university and two technical scholarships are available annually to Northern Saskatchewan residents willing toreturn to Northern Saskatchewan to practice or work. Must be a program of benefitto the north. The deadline is June 30th.

Cogema Resource Inc.Manager, Northern Affairs


SaskPower Northern Spirit Scholarship Program

Four scholarships at $2,500 are available to permanent residents of Northern Saskatchewan applying orenrolled in a full-time program. Applicants must have a “B” academic average in their most recent yearcompleted and be enrolled in a program of benefit to the north. The deadline is June 30th.

Northern Spirit Scholarship ProgramSaskPower Northern Enterprise Fund

P.O. Box 939Saskatoon, SK S7K 3M44

Weyerhaeuser Canada Scholarships - Alberta

Weyerhaeuser Canada offers scholarships to youth from Peace County and Grande Cache, Alberta whoare furthering their education in commerce, engineering or forestry.

Awards Advisory CommitteeGrande Prairie Regional College

10726 - 106 AvenueGrande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4

All Nations Trust Company Endowment Fund Awards

Numerous bursaries for any full-time program. Applicants must be of Aboriginal ancestry. Open to allindividuals currently living or originally from one of the following Tribal Regions: Kootenay, Lillooet,Okanagan, Shuswap and Thompson. The deadline is November 30th.

All Nations Trust CompanySuite 208 - West 345 Yellowhead Highway

Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1Phone: 250.828.9770


BC Hydro Aboriginal Peoples Scholarship Program

Scholarships are offered to individuals who are status, non-status Indians, Inuit or Metis and areresidents of B.C. and who plan to enrol in a full-time public post-secondary institution or who areattending a full-time public post-secondary institution in any field of study. No essay is required. The deadline isApril 2nd.

BC Sustainability Scholarships

Scholarships are available to BC students currently attending a BC public post-secondary institution and enrolled in full-time in environmental studies program. A summary essay (maximum 500 words) must beincluded with the application. This essay should outline the personal and business actions that can be takento move toward a more environmentally sustainable community and society.

BC Hydro Outreach Programs

16th Floor., 333 Dunsmuir StreetVancouver, BC V6B 5B3

Co-operative Bursary

Arctic Co-operatives Ltd., the NWT Co-operative Business Development Fund and the Canadian Northern StudiesTrust offer a bursary, normally valued at up to $2,000, to support a student whose studies will contribute to theunderstanding and development of co-operatives in the Northwest Territories. Applicants who are not northernresidents must be full-time students at the Co-operative College of Canada, a recognized Canadian communitycollege or a Canadian university. Preference will be given to northern residents.

Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies17 York Street, Suite 405

Ottawa, ON K1N 9J6Phone: 613.562.0515


Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Scholarships for Aboriginal Students

Scholarship open to any full-time Aboriginal student. Must have been residents of Alberta during their previousyear of study. Applicants must have just completed their final year of high school and be entering into the first year ofpost-secondary studies at an accredited Alberta post-secondary institution. or more years duration. The deadline isJune 1st.

Polaris - Northern Star Program

This awards program recognizes the creative and innovative environmental actions by youth who have had an impactwithin their communities. Young people up to 25 years of age may be nominated for an award. Completed forms aredue by March 31 of each year.

Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund9th Floor, 9940-106 Street,Box 28000 Station Main,Edmonton, AB T5J 4R4

Phone: 780.427.8640

Environmental Innovation Program

For groups and individuals 18 years of age and older interested in research and development in the environmentalfiled. Offers Canadian industry, universities, Native groups, non-governmental organizations and interestedindividuals the opportunity to meet the Green Plan's objectives. For

Public Works and Government Services CanadaProgram Directorate

Place du Portage, Phase III, 12C111 Laurier Street

Hull, PQ K1A 0S5Phone: 800.563.3518

Nexen Awards for Aboriginal Students

Open to students of Aboriginal descent who are entering their first year of study at the University of Saskatchewanand majoring in Aboriginal public administration, business, environmental studies or environmental science asdetermined by the Awards Committee. The deadline is May 31st.

Charlotte Ross; Coordinator of Academic Programs for Aboriginal StudentsCollege of Arts and Science - Dean's Office

University of Saskatchewan 9 Campus Drive., Rm. 228 Arts Building

Saskatoon SK, S7N 5A5Phone: 306.966.4754


First Nations and Aboriginal Student Award Program

Five awards of $1,500 will be made available to a status, non-status, metis, innu, or inuit pursuing a career in business, accounting, political science, economics, law of First Nations administration. The deadline isAugust 16th.

KMPG LLP Chartered AccountantsClaridge Executive Centre144 Pine Street., Box 700Sudbury, ON P3E 4R6

University Scholarships

Elizabeth Beckman Scholarship in Natural Resources Conservation

A $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate student in the fourth year of the natural resources conservationprogramme in the Faculty of Forestry. First preference will be given to First Nation students.

Emily & Francis Binkley Scholarship

A $2,300 scholarship to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference is given to First Nation students and then to female students in any program offered by the Faculty of Forestry.

Janet Ketcham Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship is offered to a First Nations student in the Faculty of Forestry on the recommendationof the Faculty.

Tommy Burgess Memorial Forestry Bursary

2 bursaries for $1,300 each for forestry students.

Ian T. Cameron Memorial Bursary

A $1,020 bursary is available each year to a needy student in the Faculty of Forestry. Preference to studentswho have been active in the Junior Forest Warden Program, Boy Scouts or Girl Guides.

CANFOR Corporation Bursary

Bursaries totalling $8,000 awarded to students proceeding in a full program of studies to an undergraduate degree as follows: forestry, engineering and commerce and business administration. Will be given tostudents with satisfactory academic records and who have a need for financial assistance.

Doris M. Dowling Memorial Bursary

Bursaries totalling $1,235 awarded to students in the sciences, including but not limited to, pharmacy,nursing, rehabilitation sciences, forestry, engineering and agriculture.

EUROCAN Pulp & Paper Company Bursary

A Bursary of $1,000 is offered to students in any year and faculty who have taken courses in the field of pulp & paper technology and/or forestry and who are continuing studies in these fields.

J.D. Hetherington Memorial Bursary

Bursaries totalling $2,400 offered to an undergraduate student in applied science or forestry.

P.L. Northcott Memorial Bursary

A $510 bursary awarded to any student in the Faculty of Forestry with preference to a mature student.

Henri J. Pigeon Bursary in Wood Science & Industry

A $390 bursary offered to a student enrolled in the wood science & industry major in the Faculty of Forestry. Extra-curricular activities and academic standing will be considered.

Oscar Soderman Memorial Bursary

Bursaries totalling $12,000 for worthy and deserving students beginning or continuing studies in forestry & alliedfields or engineering.

John Worrall Alumni Bursary in Forestry

Bursaries totalling $4,370 offered to students entering 3rd year forestry.

Oscar Sziklai Memorial Bursary in Forestry

A $300 bursary offered to a student in the 4th year forest sciences with preference given to those studying genetics/silviculture.

Hugh Robert Duncan Chisholm Scholarship in Forestry

Scholarships totalling $7,000 have been endowed through the estate of Helen Margaret Clery for a student in the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty.

Dean of Forestry Scholarship

Scholarships totalling $17,000 for undergraduate students in the Faculty. Awards made on recommendation of theFaculty of Forestry.

Machinery and Supply Co. Group Forestry Scholarship

A scholarship of $600 is awarded to a student registered in the Faculty of Forestry. The award is made on therecommendation of the Faculty.

H.R. MacMillan Scholarship in Forestry

Through the generosity of HR MacMillan, Esq., four scholarships totalling $5,800 are offered to students in forestry.

William McMahan Scholarship

A scholarship of $3,200 endowed by William McMahan, Esq., is offered to students entering their second, third orfinal year in chemical, civil, electrical/mechanical engineering or forestry.

Kapoor Singh Siddoo Scholarship in Forestry

Through the generosity of the Kapoor Singh Siddoo Foundation, a scholarship of $2,000 is offered to students inforestry. The award is made to worthy students deserving of assistance with first class standing.

Oscar Soderman Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships totalling $8,000 have been endowed through a bequest of the late Daisy Sidney Soderman for worthyand deserving students beginning or continuing studies in forestry and allied fields of forest engineering.

Truck Loggers Association Scholarship

$3,000 (3 scholarships of equal value) are available for students entering first year forestry. These scholarships areawarded to students with high standing who are worthy and deserving of encouragement and assistance.

University of B.C. Forestry Alumni Division Scholarship

$1,700 award based on academic achievement and extra-curricular activities, is made on the recommendation of theFaculty of Forestry and the Executive of the Forestry Alumni Division.

Weldwood of Canada Limited Scholarship in Forestry

Scholarships totalling $15,000 have been endowed by Weldwood of Canada Limited for students in forestry. Theawards are made on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Forestry and, in the case of graduate students,in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Scholarship in Forestry

Five scholarships of $3,000 each have been endowed by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. for undergraduate studentsin the Faculty of Forestry. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry.

Faculty of ForestryForest Sciences Centre

2424 Main MallVancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

Phone: 604.822.2727Fax: 604.822.8645

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

$15,600 for 12 months. Scholarships awarded to assist students pursuing graduate studies and research leading toadvanced degrees. Based on high scholastic achievement and evidence of skill at research in the fields of agriculture, biology, forestry, chemistry, physics, geology, physical geography, oceanography, mathematics,engineering and psychology. The deadline is November 1st.

Hydro One Native Awards

Five at $1,500 awarded to an entrance or continuing native student registered full-time at Lakehead university in anyof the following programs: business administration, commerce, engineering and forestry. Awards are issued on thebasis of academic performance. The deadline is April 15th.

The Bridget Veronica Morton Memorial Bursary

$500 award for a native undergraduate student. Must be of Native Canadian heritage and must be an undergraduatestudent at Lakehead University. The deadline is November 17th.

Joseph W. Auger Memorial Award

$200 awarded in the second term to native students in the second, third or fourth year at Lakehead university. A student of North American ancestry on the basis of satisfactory academic standing and financial need. The deadlineis December 31st.

Lakehead University955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1Phone: 807.343.8110

Fax: 807.343.8023

Ralph and Isabel Steinhauer

One scholarship of $500 to $1,900 awarded to an Aboriginal student entering the University of Alberta. Applicantsmust be Aboriginal students beginning studies in one of the following faculties: agriculture and forestry, homeeconomics, agricultural engineering or animal science. The deadline is July 15th.

Office of Native Student Services2 - 400 Students’ Union Building

University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB T6G 2J7

Phone: 780.492.5677Fax: 780.492.1674

The I.C. Hutton Bursary

2 scholarships of $1,000 offered to students of Native Canadian ancestry enrolled in second, third or fourth yearof any faculty at the University of Calgary. Based on academic merit and financial need. The deadline is June 15th.

Ellen McNail Hamilton Bursary

3 scholarships of $2,000 to a student of Native Canadian ancestry enrolled in second, third or fourth yearof any faculty at the University of Calgary. Based on academic merit and financial need. The deadline is June 15th.

The Madam Valda Bursaries

3 scholarships of $1,000 to students entering the second, third or fourth year of any faculty at the University of Calgary. Awards based primarily on financial need, academic spirit and extra-curricular activities. The deadline isJune 15th.

The Travel Cuts Native Bursary

$500 to a Canadian student of native ancestry enrolled in second, third or fourth year of any faculty at the University of Calgary. The deadline is June 15th.

Lorraine Allison Scholarship

A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to students who have academic excellence, demonstrated commitment to northern Canadian research and a desire for research results to be beneficial to northerners. Open to any student enrolled at a Canadian university in a program of graduate study related to northern Canadian issues. Scholars fromthe Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut are encouraged to apply. The deadline is January 1st.

Executive DirectorArctic Institute of North America

University of Calgary2500 University Drive., NW

Calgary, AB T2N 1N4Phone: 403.220.6925

Fax: 403.284.0069

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

$3,000 awarded to students who have graduated from secondary school or who are currently studying towards a first degree or diploma. The selection committee will consider candidates who demonstrate the highest ideals andqualities of citizenship and humanitarian service while in pursuit of excellence in their academic endeavours. The deadline is February 1st.

Hughes Aircraft of Canada Ltd. Native Indian Scholarship

$750 to a native undergraduate at Simon Fraser University. Must have high academic standing and be a full-timestudent. The closing date is the second week of classes.

Stephen Palmu Memorial Scholarship

$100 given to a native student (preferably) from BC pursuing a degree in any department at Simon Fraser University. Applicants must be an undergraduate student and be in need of financial assistance. The deadline isthe second week of classes.

William and Amelia McMahan Scholarship

One or more scholarships of up to $1,300 each will be awarded annually to students who are enrolled in full courseprogram in the Faculty of Science. All students who are in their second year to fourth year of study and who have high academic standing will be considered.

Simon Fraser UniversityFinancial Assistance

Maggie Benson Centre, 3000 Level8888 University Drive

Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Canfor Corporation Fellowship in Forest Ecosystem Management

$7,500 for support of graduate studies in wildlife management in forest ecosystem management in the Facultyof Forestry. The fellowship is awarded on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry.

University of British ColumbiaGraduate Student Centre

6371 Crescent RoadVancouver, BC V6T 1Z2


Northwood Pulp & Timber Scholarship

10 scholarships totalling $25,000 are awarded to undergraduate students in various programs as follows: 2 inforestry, 2 in engineering, 2 in commerce and business administration and 4 for students in any undergraduateprogram.

UBC, Student Financial Assistance & AwardsBrock Hall (East Wing)1036 - 1874 East Mall

Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1Phone: 604.822.5111

Bill and Elsie More First Nations Bursary

A number of bursaries up to $500 to any BCIT program. Applicant must be a First Nations post-secondary student.

Bill and Elsie More First Nations Bursary Fundc/o Department of Education Psychology and Special Ed.

UBC, 2125 Main MallVancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

Phone: 504.822.8229

University of Alberta Scholastic Distinction Scholarships

$7,500 to $25,000 to applicants who are entering the University of Alberta. All awards are contingent on full-timeregistration. The deadline is March 15th.

Office of Student Awards252 Athabasca Hall

University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB T6G 2E8

University of Alberta Scholastic Distinction Scholarships

Five scholarships at $1,000 to be awarded to a Metis students who have demonstrated scholarly merit in studies atAthabasca University. The new awards are available to any Metis student who has completed at least three credits.The deadline is September 17th.

Pam Patten, Public AffairsAthabasca UniversityPhone: 780.675.6176


Stan Daniels Award

$500 awarded to a Metis student attending the University of Alberta showing financial need and good academicperformance. Active participation in Metis community affairs and activities. The deadline is April 15th.

Saddle Lake Steinhauer Entrance Scholarship

$1,000 to a student entering the first year of any undergraduate program at the University of Alberta. Must have superior academic achievement, good record of community service with or among Aboriginal people. The deadlineis April 15th.

Harry A. and Frances Lepofsky Friedman Scholarship

$1,500 to a person of native ancestry who shows academic merit, first year student with academic achievement inEnglish 30, and four other 30 level core courses. The deadline is April 15th.

Office of Student AwardsUniversity of Alberta

103 Administrative BuildingEdmonton, AB T6G 2M7

Phone: 780.492.3221

First Nations House Grand Program

Grants are available for Aboriginal students. Grants are non-repayable awards ranging in amount, which assiststudents who have demonstrated financial need. Students are eligible to apply in both the fall and winter terms.

The Financial Aid CounsellorFirst Nations House

University of Toronto563 Spadina Ave., 3rd Floor

Toronto, ON M5S 1A1Phone: 416.978.1290

Semple-Gooder Bursary

$300 to an Aboriginal student enrolled in any year of any program at Laurentian University. Must have completedat least one full year of full-time studies at Laurentian University.

Students Awards OfficeLaurentian University2 Ramsey Lake Road

Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6Phone: 705.673.6578

Alma Mater Society Native Student Awards

2 scholarships of $1,000 established by the Alma Mater Society for native students entering Queens. If no enteringstudents are eligible, the awards could go to upper-year native students. The deadline is April 30th.

Student Awards OfficeVictoria School Building

Queens UniversityKingston, ON K7L 3N6

Phone: 613.545.2216

OPG - Lakehead University Native Award

Five scholarships at $1,500 each to students of native ancestry attending Lakehead university and enrolled full-time in business admin., commerce, engineering or forestry.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG)Student Awards

700 University Avenue., H13-E7Toronto, ON M5G 1X6

Phone: 416.592.2555

College Scholarships

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Scholarship

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. annually awards a $2,000 scholarship to a full-time college of Caledonia student inany program of study. This award is based primarily on scholastic excellence, however financial need may be takeninto consideration.

Canfor Corporation Forest Resource Technology Scholarship

One $500 scholarship to a deserving student in the forest resources technology program at College of NewCaledonia.

Canfor Corporation University Transfer Scholarship

This award is open to university transfer students entering the third year of a degree program at the BC university.The award will be applied towards tuition fees in the third year of study.

College of New Caledonia Financial Aid Department3330 - 22nd Avenue

Prince George, BC V2N 1P8Phone: 250.561.5838


Dominion Energy Canada Limited Award

2 scholarships valued at $750 each to students of Northern Lights College. One award is specific for a First Nationsstudents and the second is open to all students. Dominion Energy Canada wishes to support students with their education, whatever their program of study and educational goal might be. Good academic record and activelyinvolved in the community. The deadline is March 1st.

Eh-Cho-Dene Enterprises Award

$250 awarded to a First Nations student with a good academic record who has demonstrated a commitment to theFirst Nations community. The deadline is January 25th.

Jack and Clarice Baker Award

$75 book award is presented to a First Nations student who shows high academic achievement as well as potential tosucceed in his or her chosen field. High academic achievement and enrolled as a full-time student. The deadline isJanuary 25th

Johnny Tashoots Memorial Award

$350 award given to a First Nations attending full-time or part-time in the Stikine Region. Preference is given to students in the natural resources field of study. The deadline is January 25th.

Suncor Energy Foundation

$750 awards are made available by the Suncor Energy Foundation and Suncor Energy Inc. One scholarship is foran Aboriginal student and the second to a resident of Peace Region. The following programs are eligible for scholarships: lands and resource management, steam filler/pipefitter technician, power engineering and gas processing, oil and gas field operation. The deadline is March 1st.

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Award

One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually to a student at one of the Northern Lights College locations innorthern BC.

Northern Lights College11401 - 8th Street

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G2Phone: 250.782.5251

TransAlta Aboriginal Educational Awards Program

$3,000 awarded to students of Aboriginal ancestry who have lived in Alberta for at least one year immediately priorto applying for this award. Financial need and promising academic qualifications. The deadline is June 15th.

Student Advisory CentreCity Centre Campus

Grant MacEwan Community CollegeP.O. Box 1796

Edmonton, AB T5J 2P2

Janet Stinson Memorial Award

$250 presented to a deserving aboriginal student who wishes to pursue studies, in the program of his or her choice,at the Barrier Campus of Georgian College.

Awards OfficerGeorgian College1 Georgian Drive

Barrie, ON L4M 3X9Phone: 705.728.1951 ext. 1214

Fax: 705.722.5158

Scholarships for Women

Jeannette Lindsay Memorial Bursary

One or more bursaries totalling $2,115 available for women entering their first year in engineering, forestry, or science.

Alyden Hamber Scholarship

An $800 scholarship established through the bequest from Alyden Hamber is available to women undergraduatesin commerce and business administration, dentistry, engineering, forestry, or science.

Faculty of ForestryForest Sciences Centre

2424 Main MallVancouver, BC V6T 1Z4

Phone: 604.822.2727Fax: 604.822.8645

Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship

3 scholarships of $2,000 is eligible for native women residing throughout northern Ontario. Interested studentsshould be pursuing post-secondary studies in any field. The deadline is June 15th.

Southern First Nations Secretariat22361 Austin Line

Bothwell, ON N0P 1C0Attn: Neil Cornelius

Association of First Nations Women (AFNWS)

$1,000 available to a female Aboriginal student pursuing full-time studies in any field.

Association of First Nations Women1 - 245 East Broadway

Vancouver, BC V5T 1W4Phone: 604.873.1833

Fax: 604.872.1845

Corbiere Lavelle Two-Axe Early Student Awards

A $1,000 award to candidates who are First Nations or Metis women pursuing post-secondary studies whose background and career goals demonstrate a commitment to improving either the socioeconomic, legal and/orcultural well being of Aboriginal women. The deadline is September 29th.

Dawn StaceyNative Women’s Association of Canada

9 Melrose AvenueOttawa, ON K1Y 1T8

Soroptimist Foundation Training Awards Program

Available to mature women who need additional skills, training and education to upgrade their employment status. Candidates should be full-time students who are heads of households or have family financially dependenton them. The deadline is December 15th.

If your home address is east of the MB/ON border: Eastern Canada

Grants Manager Alison Sanders35 Dakin Crescent

Cambridge, ON N1S 3X1E: [email protected]

If west of the MB/ON border:Western Canada

Grants Manager E. Jean Farquharsen1055 Comox Road

Courtenay, BC V9N 3P7E: [email protected]

Morley Wood Memorial Bursary for Aboriginal Female Students

2 scholarships worth $1,000 awarded annually to Saskatchewan Aboriginal women to promote entry or advancement in their chosen program of study at the University of Regina, the University of Saskatchewan, or otherpost-secondary educational institutions in Saskatchewan. The deadline is July 31st.

Financial Aid/Awards OfficeRoom 229 University Centre Building

University of ReginaRegina, SK S4S 0A2Phone: 306.585.4325

Fax: 306.585.5559

The Royal Bank Award in Memory of Beth Hamilton Bell

Applicants in any course of studies are eligible, but preference will be given to applicants pursuing careers of writing or palliative care. Preference will also be given to single mothers. The deadline is May 1st.

The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation70 Yorkville Avenue, Suite 33A

Toronto, ON M5R 1B9Phone: 800.329.9780

Fax: 416.926.7554

Lillian McGregor Award of Excellence

A $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to an Aboriginal woman studying full-time at the University of Toronto, on the basis of academic excellence, community service and financial need. The deadline is September 28th.

Admissions and Awards315 Bloor Street., WestToronto, ON M5S 1A3

Miscellaneous Scholarships

B.C. Professional Foresters Award for Excellence ($1,300)

Awarded to a forestry student in the natural resources management program. It recognizes excellence in academicachievement and student involvement.

Association of B.C. Professional Foresters Bursary ($900)

Awarded to a third or fourth year student in the natural resource and environment program (majoring in forestry) demonstrating financial need. Upon meeting this criteria, selection is based on academic achievement.

Association of Professional Foresters1030 - 1188 W Georgia Street

Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2Phone: 604.687.8027

Fax: 604.687.3264

Bursary for Northern Residents

These bursaries, valued up to $10,000 each, allow persons who are northern residents and in need of financialassistance to engage in an educational experience at a degree granting institution in Canada. The objective of thisbursary is to permit Northerners to undertake studies in a field of interest that will further their careers in the north orassist their local communities. The program of studies can be flexible, and may not necessarily lead to the completionof a degree or diploma. It is desirable that the student have a sponsor at the institution of learning, and a mutuallysatisfactory program of studies is agreed upon.

Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS)17 York Street., Suite 405

Ottawa, ON K1N 9J6Phone: 613.562.0515

Fax: 613.562.0533

Carmen Cooper Memorial Scholarship

A $500 scholarship available to members of the Alberta Trappers Association or immediate family whoa are students of NAIT with preference given to students in forestry, biology or other fields related to wildlife

management. The deadline is June 1st.Alberta Trappers’ Association

#2, 9919 - 106 StreetWestlock, AB T7P 2K1

Phone: 888.349.7917Fax: 403.349.6634

B.C. Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, Citizens’ Fund Student Bursary Program

Bursaries up to $2,000 per academic year for non-funded students and up to $700 per academic year for fundedstudents. For north American Aboriginals who are normally a resident of BC and are attending a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis. The deadline is May 31st.

BC Association of Friendship Centres200 - 506 Fort Street

Victoria, BC V8W 1E6Phone: 250.388.5522

Fax: 250.388.5502

Memorial Scholarships - Metis Nation - Northwest Territories

Scholarships to assist metis and non-status indians from the Northwest Territories to pursue post-secondary education full-time.

Metis Hertiage Association Memorial Scholarhip FundP.O. Box 1375

Yellowknife, NWT X1A 2P1Phone: 867.873.2878

Mungo Martin Memorial

Annual awards of $100 to $500 to any full-time program. Must be of First Nations ancestry, living in BC and a full-time student furthering their education, vocational training and/or skills or competence in Native art.

PresidentMungo Martin Memorial Awards Society

P.O. Box 883Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T2

Fax: 250.752.3076

C.J. Woods, FCA & Family Bursary

1 award at $1,000 each available to second year students enrolled in any 2 year program. Based on academicachievement and financial need. The deadline is October 1st.

Calvin R. Bohmer Memorial Award

$250 award offered to a graduating student of the forest technician program who has attained the highest academicstanding in the Wildlife fisheries management act.

Cambrian Foundation - Dennis Franklin Cromarty Memorial Fund

Available to any First Nation student who is a registered member of the Nishnawbe-Aski First Nation and who is currently attending a college, university or highschool.

Cambrian Foundation62 Frood Road, Suite 103Sudbury, ON P3C 4Z3

Phone: 705.673.2900

Columbia Institute Awards

14 @ $1,000 available to students entering an accredited college, university, community college or technical tradeschool who is 24 years of age or older. Awarded on the basis of being a BC resident and not currently enrolled ina training or academic program. The deadline is May 31st.

Awards - Columbia Institute702 - 1166 Alberni StreetVancouver, BC V6E 3Z3

Akaitcho T8 Scholarship

10 @ $1,000 available to Akaitcho Treaty #8 members from the Akaitcho Territory Government First Nationsenrolled in a post-secondary university degree or college certificate on a full-time basis. The Deadline is September30th 2005.

Scholarship Selection Committeec/o Akaitcho Territory Government

General DeliveryFort Resolution, NT X0E 0M0

Phone: 867.394.3313Fax: 867.394.3413

Peigan Nation Scholarship

$500 given to students who have at least second year standing. Must be a registered member of the Peigan Nation.Academic achievement and financial need may be considered. The deadline is May 31st.

Scholarships and Student Finance4401 University Drive

Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4Phone: 403.329.2585

Fax: 403.382.7110

Vicki Hitchen Memorial Scholarship

The applicant must be a member of one of the following bands: Spaluncheen, Adams Lake, Neskonlith, Little SHuswap or Okanagan (Vernon). Application forms are available at band offices, most secondary schools an OUCaward offices. The deadline is May 1st.

Financial Awards OfficeOkanagan University College

1000 K.L.O. RoadKelowna, BC V1Y 4X8

Phone: 250862.5419Fax: 250.862.5466

Dr. Carrie Best Scholarship

Valued at $3,000 per year for Aboriginal Canadians only enrolled in a three to four year program

The Secretary of the Scholarship CommitteeUniversity of King’s College

6350 Coburg RoadHalifax, NS B3H 2A1

As Prime Minister Awards National Judging Program Scholarship

($5,000) A national panel of judges will select student winners on the extent to which their responses to a stipulatedquestion offer innovative and workable solutions. Finalists will be required to give an oral presentation of their proposals and answer questions from the national panel of judges. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate orgraduate students currently attending an accredited Canadian college or university. The deadline is June 5th.

Magna for Canada Scholarship Fund337 Magna Drive

Aurora, ON L4G 7K1

National Union of Public and General Employees, Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians

$1,00 scholarship for any full-time program. Applicants must be the children or foster children of a National Unionof Public and General Employees member. Awarded to the writer of the best essay submitted. The deadline isJune 30th.

Scholarships, National Union of Public & General Employees15 Auriga Drive

Nepean, ON K2E 1B7Phone: 613.228.9801

Canadian Institute of Forestry (Rocky Mountain Section)

$500 award available to a student entering their second year of forest technology with an academic standing of at least 70% in their first year. The recipient will be selected on the basis of leadership qualities as demonstrated byinvolvement in extra-curricular activities. The deadline is October 3rd.

CIF - IFC606 - 151 Slater StreetOttawa, ON K1P 5H3

Rosalind Murray Bradford Scholarship

$2,000 to an undergraduate student of native Canadian ancestry entering his/her second, third or fourth year of study. To be eligible the student must be registered in an undergraduate program and have obtained at least second class honour standing in his/her previous year. The financial status of the student may receive consideration. Thedeadline is November 30th.

Admissions and Awards315 Bloor Street, West

Toronto, ON M5S 1A3

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