Tag: aboriginal education

  • Aboriginal Scholarship Spotlight: September-October 2015

    Aboriginal Scholarship Spotlight: September-October 2015

     Scholarship information Via http://www.ammsa.com/

    AltaLink Aboriginal Scholarship Program

    (Alberta)

    This scholarship program is designed to recognize leaders in the Aboriginal community by offering eight scholarships to Aboriginal students attending post-secondary institutions. Two eligible students from each of Treaty 6, 7, 8 and the Métis community in Alberta will be awarded with a $1,000 scholarship. 

    ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution and:

    • Treaty applicants must be born in Alberta. 
    • Métis applicants must either be a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta Association or an Alberta Métis Settlement or must have been living in Alberta for at least the past three months with a Métis membership card from another province.

    HOW TO ENTER: Application forms are available online at http://www.altalink.ca/responsibility/communityinvestment/powerful-education.cfm and may be submitted by email or by mail to the address below. A transcript, either official or unofficial, and a photocopy of your status card must be submitted for the application to be considered. The deadline for receipt of the completed application is October 15.

    Email: aboriginalrelations@altalink.ca,

    or mail to

    AltaLink ATTN: Altalink Aboriginal Scholarship 2611 – 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2A 7W7

    See more at: http://ammsa.com/content/national-scholarships#sthash.CLircM9Q.dpuf


     

    Graduate Scholarships

    (Saskatchewan)

    Value: Up to $2,000 for each award period, granted on the basis of 12 consecutive months of full-time studies. The number of scholarships and the amount are determined by the number of applicants in relation to the available funds.

    Eligibility: Métis or Non-Status Indian. Has resided in Saskatchewan for at least five years. Engaged in any graduate degree program at the masters or doctoral level or accepted into a masters or doctoral program at a recognized Canadian university. The major research project or thesis must relate to the economic development of Aboriginal peoples. Committed to working in an Aboriginal work environment on successful completion of studies. Demonstrate a commitment to the needs of Aboriginal peoples. Achieve a B average in the most recent months of full-time studies, over a period of 12 consecutive months.

    Duration: Annual. Masters applicants may receive two consecutive or non-consecutive awards. Doctoral applicants may receive three consecutive or non-consecutive awards.

    Application Deadline: October 1 and May 1 each year.

    See more at: http://ammsa.com/content/saskatchewan-scholarships#sthash.WPa8tFvg.dpuf


     

    Undergraduate Scholarships

    (Saskatchewan)

    Value: Up to $500 for each eight-month period of full-time studies. Number of scholarships and amount determined by the number of applicants in relation to the funds available. An individual may receive up to three consecutive or non-consecutive undergraduate scholarship awards.

    Eligibility: Métis or Non-Status Indian. Has resided in Saskatchewan for at least five years. Completed a minimum of one academic year of full-time studies at a recognized Canadian public or Aboriginal educational institution. The program must be at least eight months of full-time studies in an area related to economic development. Committed to the needs of Aboriginal peoples. Committed to working in an Aboriginal work environment on successful completion of studies. Achieve a B average in the most recent eight months of full-time studies, over a period of 12 consecutive months.

    Duration: Annual

    Application Deadline: October 1 and May 1 each year.

    Information: Napolean Lafontaine Scholarship Fund Room 210 College West building University of Regina 3737 Wescana Parkway Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2 Phone: (306) 347-4100 Fax: (306) 565-0809

    See more at: http://ammsa.com/content/saskatchewan-scholarships#sthash.WPa8tFvg.dpuf


     

    Donald R. Simmons Memorial Scholarship

    Eligibility: Indian or Metis ancestry

    Value: Two $500 awards

    Criteria: Enrolled in first year of approved institution, Grade 12 graduate; General Proficiency Award applicants excluded

    Deadline Date: October 15

    Applications submitted to: Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment

    Student Financial Assistance Unit Ground Floor, East Wing, Walter Scott Building 305 Albert Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3V7

    See more at: http://ammsa.com/content/saskatchewan-scholarships#sthash.WPa8tFvg.dpuf

     

     

  • Spotlight: ACCESS ‘Your One Stop Shop’ for Aboriginal Apprenticeship

    Spotlight: ACCESS ‘Your One Stop Shop’ for Aboriginal Apprenticeship

    Who? “ACCESS Trades is committed to providing apprentices with the resources and support necessary to successfully complete the full term of their apprenticeship.  Our only goal is to help Aboriginal men and women attain Red Seal or Provincial certification in a trade.”

    How? Join the hundreds of ACCESS Trades apprentices who have found rewarding careers in the trades.

    Check out this link for instructions and process of obtaining your apprenticeship:

    http://accesstrades.accessfutures.com/apprenticeship/

    Training Schedules ( Updates Regularly) :

    http://accesstrades.accessfutures.com/training/

    Types Programs:

    Electrical Foundation, Piping Foundation, Metal Fabrication, Welding Level B, Sheet Metal Foundation, Machinist Foundation.

    Contacts:

    ACCESS Trades Office #109 – 100 Park Royal West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2 TEL:  604 922-4077 FAX: 604 922-4088

    Helen Boyce Director of Access Trades

    Rob Egan Training & Apprenticeship Counsellor

    Larry Webster Training & Apprenticeship Counsellor Pauline Hanuse Administrative Assistant Donna Anderson Job Coach

    For more information on Aboriginal Employment and Programs, visit the main website at http://www.accessfutures.com/ .

    Via http://accesstrades.accessfutures.com/