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Indigenous Services Canada Post-Secondary Student Support Program

Scholarship Overview

The program aims to improve the socio-economic outcomes for First Nations by supporting First Nations in providing eligible students with funding to access education opportunities at the post-secondary level. This is consistent with the principle of First Nations control of First Nations education.

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The results of this program will enable First Nations students to achieve levels of post-secondary education comparable to non-Indigenous students in Canada.

To be eligible for funding, students must maintain a satisfactory academic standing within an eligible post-secondary institution. These include:

educational institutions affiliated with, or those that deliver post-secondary programs by arrangement with a post-secondary institution
First Nations-designated and directed institutions

Funding for this program is provided to First Nations or First Nations-designated organizations as part of core funding agreements with Indigenous governments and organizations.

First Nations are responsible for determining the selection criteria and funding allocations in accordance with the provisions of their funding agreement and national program guidelines.

Eligible costs covered by the program can include:

tuition
books
travel support
living allowances

The maximum amount payable per full time student cannot exceed $53,000 per year. On an extraordinary and justified basis, the maximum amount payable per year for a student in an advanced or professional degree program or a masters or doctoral program, may exceed $53,000 up to a maximum of $90,000. No student is automatically entitled to this amount.

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Who can apply

First Nations post-secondary students registered under the Indian Act who maintain satisfactory academic standing within an eligible post-secondary institution.

Funding is limited and not all students may be funded. Partial funding may be provided. Applications are valid for one school year only.

To learn more, contact your local band office or ISC regional office.

Inuit students who formerly received funding through PSSSP should apply through the Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy.

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Deadline

Contact your local band office or ISC regional office to find out when to apply for funding.

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How to apply

First Nations students who want to pursue post-secondary studies and access available funding programs should contact their local band office or ISC regional office.

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Educational Institution

Alberta Bible College, Alberta University of the Arts, Ambrose University, Athabasca University, BEAHR Indigenous Workforce Training, Bow Valley College, Burman University, City University in Canada, Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Concordia University of Edmonton, International Biblical Online Leadership Training, Kayas Cultural College, Keyano College, Lakeland College, Lethbridge Polytechnic, MacEwan University, Maskwacis Cultural College, Medicine Hat College, Mi’kai’sto Red Crow Community College, Mount Royal University, Newman Theological College, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Northern Lakes College, Northwestern Polytechnic, Old Sun Community College, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, Oteenow Employment & Training Society, Portage College, Red Deer Polytechnic, Riel Institute for Education & Learning, Rupertsland Institute, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), St. Mary's University, Taylor Seminary, The King's University, Trade Winds to Success, Tribal Chiefs Employment & Training Services Association (TCETSA), University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills, Western Cree Tribal Council, Yellowhead Tribal College

Area of Study

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