Aboriginal Post-Secondary Scholarship Program

• Objective
• Who Can Apply?
• What Is the Deadline?
• How Do I Apply?
• For More Information

Objective

The Post Secondary Scholarship Program enables Aboriginal communities to build a better future for themselves, and supports and encourages the attainment of higher levels of education by Aboriginal Canadians. The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation has established a scholarship fund to provide scholarships, based on merit and need to First Nations, Non-status Indians,Métis and Inuit.

Who Can Apply?

The Post-Secondary Scholarship Program is managed and delivered by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, through an endowment.

Aboriginal students enrolled, or accepted for enrolment, as full-time or part-time post-secondary studies of two or more academic years in duration which are recognized by Canadian and foreign post-secondary institutions, in fields of studies that support and contribute to Aboriginal self-government and economic self-reliance can apply directly to the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation.

What Is the Deadline?

The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation establishes the deadlines for applications.

How Do I Apply?

You can apply directly to The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation. You can also obtain an application form by calling toll free 1-800-329-9780.

For more information:

Contact the Aboriginal Affairs Branch.