Our Student Voices: March 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Bursaries for Students with Aboriginal Ancestry

Native Education College

NEC Native Education College is British Columbia's largest private Aboriginal College. Our institution exists to support aboriginal learners in a culturally rich environment with the support they need to achieve their educational goals in a way that respects their traditional values.

Some specific services we offer are:

Academic and Financial Advising
Personal Counselling & Family Violence Resource Centre
Elders In Residence
Practicum Placements/Hands-On Training

You can see our full program selection HERE.

For more information, please contact:

Marina McNeil

NEC Native Education College

285 E. 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5K 1H2

T: 604.873.3761 ext. 328

F: 604.873.1440

www.necvancouver.org

BC Scholarship Opportunities

See this link for a list of scholarship opportunities (primarily for BC residents) compiled by the Aboriginal Multi-Media Association.

http://www.ammsa.com/content/bc-scholarships

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

BC ABORIGINAL SWIM CAMP

The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council is pleased to announce a BC Aboriginal SWIM Camp will be hosted on March 28th in Duncan, BC at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre in partnership with Cowichan Tribes.
We are inviting Aboriginal youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), ages 6 to 17, who want to further develop their swimming skills and gain quality coaching and instruction in a safe, positive, fun and professional atmosphere to sign up and come on out and join us! Whether you are simply interested in the sport of swimming and want to learn more on what it’s all about, or, you are already involved in an organized, competitive swimming program, come and learn from Leanne Sirup, Head Coach for Team BC for North American Indigenous Games and Head Coach of the Duncan Stingrays. Leanne led the BC swim team to an incredible 65 medals win at NAIG! Two different sessions will be provided based on age groups: 9:30 am to 11:00 am - Ages 6 to 1111:15 am to 12:45 pm - Ages 12 to 17 With the support of our partners, including the Province of BC, the camp is FREE! Participants also receive a pair of goggles and a camp T-shirt. Advance registration is required.
Contact Info:
Toni Williams
Cowichan Tribes
Toni.Williams@cowichantribes.com
250-701-0682

Awards and Scholarships

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program, Award is up to $4,000 per year. Deadline to apply is Feburary 28, 2015.
YVR Arts Scholarship, deadline January 30, 2015. Up to 8 awards of $5000 each. Eligible Applicants: Are of BC First Nations ancestry Reside in BC and are between the ages of 16 and 26, are emerging artists whose artwork reflects the art forms of the BC First Nations, have the goal of becoming a professional artist, are accepted to study with a mentor or at a formal institution of learning, commit to attend the Scholarship Award ceremony in Vancouver on May 29th 2015 and the ceremony in recognition of the completed work, one year later, on May 27th 2016
Gilmore Church Scholarship, deadline, May 15. Award of $1000 to go to a student with Aboriginal ancestry who attends school in the Richmond School District. To apply: write a letter that shows evidence of: strong leadership skills (formally and/or informally); a connection to and pride for your cultural heritage; a commitment to service in the school or community; a consistent, focused approach to academic studies. Please e-mail letter to adavidson@sd38.bc.ca
Irving J. Barber Scholarship, deadline March 31. Awards of $1000-$5000 are available for Aboriginal students pursuing post-secondary education. See www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aborginal
BC Hydro Aboriginal Scholarships deadline - BC Hydro is proud to support education and skill development in B.C.'s Aboriginal communities and offers the following scholarships: • Eight $1,500 aboriginal scholarships, available to individuals who are status/non status Indians, Inuit or Métis and are residents of B.C. who plan to enroll in a full-time public post-secondary institution in Canada. Students pursuing an education in technology or engineering will be considered priority applicants, however general admission students are encouraged to apply. • One $2,000 Randy Brant Memorial scholarship based on a combination of academic achievement and outstanding community involvement.Completed scholarship packages should be post-marked on or before April 15 2014and mailed to: BC Hydro, Community Investment—Scholarship, 15th Floor, 333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5R3. For details and application visit: http://www.bchydro.com/content/dam/BCHydro/customer-portal/documents/corporate/community/bc-hydro-aboriginal-scholarship-applications-2014.pdf
Aboriginal Arts and Stories Contest. Create a writing or art piece that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history or culture. This year's deadline is March 31, 2014, and is open to Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) between the ages of 14 - 29. (New this year: our competition is open to emerging writers and artists between the ages of 11-13!) A 200-400 word Artist’s or Author’s Statement that explains how your piece reflects or interprets the moment or theme you selected must accompany your entry into the Aboriginal Arts & Stories competition. First prize is $2000. See www.our-story.ca for details.
RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program, Award is up to $4,000 per year for 2-4 years for post-secondary education, deadline February 28, 2014,