Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
Graduate Award
The Graduate Award may be granted to all Level 1, 2, and 3 students who successfully complete their entire program of studies in good standing. This award is intended to cover costs associated with graduation activities (i.e. ceremonies, photos, celebrations). The amount of this award will depend on the length of the program of studies.
Maximum: $500
Academic Achievement Award
The Academic Achievement Award (AAA) may be granted to continuing or graduating full-time students enrolled in Level 1 or Level 2 programs who have successfully completed a full year of study and achieved a sessional grade point average of "B" (3.0 GPA) or above. Qualification for the AAA is determined by the NSMTC Post-Secondary Education department upon receiving the sponsored student's Transcript of Marks.
Maximum: $1000 (Conditional of Program Surplus)
Resources
Indspire: Post-Secondary Education Programs
A national Indigenous registered charity that offers financial support to First Nation students.
Government of Canada: Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
A searchable list of 537 bursaries, scholarships, and incentives aimed at Indigenous students across Canada.
Government of Canada: Scholarships
A general list of grants for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral studies.
Featured Scholarships
Graydon Nicholas Indigenous Scholarship in Engineering
A $3000 scholarship that offers financial support for students pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, intended to attract motivated Indigenous People to the engineering profession.
Application Deadline: September 30th, 2024
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship
An annual $5,000 scholarship which aims to improve health care and services for Indigenous communities across Canada, promoting Indigenous-led community health solutions to impact how people live and age at home
Application Deadline: October 30th, 2024