The Education and Training Department
The Education and Training Department encourages post secondary students to consider scholarship and bursary opportunities.
Apply for the Post-Secondary Student Support Program and the ISETP Program here.
Please note that scholarships do not impact the allocation of funds we provide to our clients.
Bernie Hanlon Memorial Scholarship
The Education and Training Department is now accepting applications for the Bernie Hanlon Memorial Scholarship.
Bernadette “Bernie” Hanlon dedicated her life to supporting and encouraging the Indigenous people of Newfoundland both culturally and in working with them to meet their educational dreams. Bernie always went above and beyond for her many students and tried to help in any way possible through her many years with the Federation of Newfoundland Indians and later with the Qalipu First Nation. Bernie worked tirelessly to help those around her develop personally as well by supporting and encouraging cultural and spiritual growth. The Bernie Hanlon Memorial Scholarship was created to help a client of The Education and Training Department attending college or completing an undergraduate degree to continue to pursue those dreams.
The scholarship is valued at $1,000.00 and will be awarded to the applicant that best embodies Bernie’s passion for our culture and a commitment to academics as well as to their community.
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently be in receipt of support under the PSSSP
- Currently enrolled a college diploma or undergraduate degree program and planning to return to school in the fall.
- Achieve a grade average of B or higher in their program of studies
And answer the following essay question in 500 words or less:
“Using the information provided above, demonstrate how you embody the spirit of Bernie Hanlon.”
Please submit applications to Paula Colombe via email (pcolombe@qalipu.ca) by the last business day on or before Aug 5th of each year. Note: all essays must be submitted in PDF format.
Indspire
Indspire is the largest supporter of Indigenous education outside the federal government. To date Indspire has awarded more than $54 million in scholarships and bursaries to 16,000 First Nation, Inuit and Métis recipients nationwide. Thanks to the generosity of numerous corporate and government partners, Indspire disburses funds to Indigenous youth across Canada, covering all disciplines in funding categories: Fine Arts, Oil and Gas and Trades and Technology, Health Careers and Post Secondary Education. Indspire is able to obtain and disburse this much-needed financial support by partnering and engaging some of Canada’s leading companies, public agencies, professional and labour groups who generously invest their resources toward realization of the potential of First Nation, Inuit and Métis students. For information on Indspire, visit their website www.indspire.ca
Resources
Indigenous Student Resource Centre-MUN
The Indigenous Student Resource Centre at Memorial University has put together an Indigenous Student Scholarships Handbook that outlines a list of bursaries, scholarships, and incentives available to Indigenous students. Click here to view the handbook
Indigenous Services Canada Search Tool
Indigenous Services Canada has developed a search tool that provides a list of over 500 bursaries, scholarships and incentives that are available to Indigenous students across Canada. Take a look: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1351185180120/1351685455328