Award:

• Amount: Two annual awards of up to $1,500.
• Selected by the BC Interior Community Foundation Student Awards Committee.
• Deadlines:
  • April 1st
    Awarded by the end of June
  • October 1st
    Awarded by the end of October.
• The successful applicant must claim the award by December 31st of the year awarded

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a First Nations student from the Nlaka’pamux and/or Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nations. (Can be status or non-status.)
• Applicant must have completed at least one term in the post-secondary program and have a GPA of 2.8 to 3.3. Proof of standing must be provided. (If there are no applicants meeting this criteria, then applicants with a higher standing may be considered.)
• The applicant must exhibit financial need.
• Preference will be given to students enrolled in a First Nations Education or First Nations Language and Cultural Program.
• Applicants in Health Careers or Social Services will also be considered.
• Preference will be given to a mature student.

Criteria / Requirements

• Completed Application form - incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• The applicant must provide a budget for their year of study.
• Provide most recent copy of transcripts.
• The applicant must submit a note indicating:
  • Personal goals
  • Educational goals and plans for First Nations people
  • Involvement and interest in cultural activities
  • How they are involved in their language and culture.