SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

BURSARY PROGRAM

The bursary program has been set up to assist those Métis students who have a demonstrated financial need for assistance to complete their program of study. Bursary amounts are based upon financial need of the student and the availability of program funds. Students can apply once per year under this program. Students may apply for funding in subsequent years throughout the duration of their program of study.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Evidence of financial need
• Must be of Métis ancestry
• Must be Resident of Ontario for at least one year
• Must be enrolled into or accepted into (pending application) an accredited health program
• Or, acceptance into the next year of full-time studies
• Attendance in school on a full-time basis

Please include the following in your application package:

• Completed application form
• Official transcript of marks (successful completion from previous year based on course requirements is required)
• Proof of acceptance to the educational institute of choice. (Where acceptance has not yet occurred, awards will be contingent upon receipt of proof)
• Verification of tuition and fees (from calendar, brochure or webpage)
• If applying for 2006-2007 year please include receipts for expenses incurred
• Two letters of support – one from a Métis member of your community and one from a personal reference indicating your potential for success as a health professional
• Letter of Personal Introduction indicating:
  • your preparation and reason for your career choice
  • your career aspirations
  • views on the state of Métis health care
  • how Métis culture influences your day-to-day life
  • and future professional relationship with the Métis community
    (maximum 2-3 pages).
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Recent Photo (head and shoulders) that can be used for advertising or in promotional materials.
  

Application Form [PDF format]
Final Student Financial Reporting Form [PDF]

Application Guidelines [PDF format]
Financial Recources Form [PDF]
Métis Verification Form [PDF]

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarships are awarded based upon academic merit (in addition to meeting the assessment criteria listed below). They can range from $500 to $3,000 (and may be available up to $5,000 for special circumstances or demonstrated financial need) are available to Métis students pursuing careers in health. Students can apply once per year under this program. Students may apply for funding in subsequent years throughout the duration of their program of study. If you have financial need over and above the maximum amounts allowed under this program you are allowed to apply under the Busary Program as well.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Proof of Métis ancestry
• A Resident of Ontario for at least one year
• Proof of acceptance in or pending application to an accredited health program
• Previous GPA of 70% or prerequisite of course to obtain a certain overall GPA to advance to next year of studies
• Or, acceptance into the next year of full-time studies
• Attending school on a full-time basis

Please include the following in your application package:

• Completed application form
• Completed 'Financial Resources Form' if demonstrating special circumstances
• Official transcript of marks (GPA of 70% and/or successful completion from previous year based on course requirements is required)
• Proof of acceptance to the educational institute of choice. (Where acceptance has not yet occurred, awards will be contingent upon receipt of proof)
• Verification of tuition and fees (from calendar, brochure or webpage)
• Two letters of support – one from a Métis member of your community and one from a personal reference indicating your potential for success as a health professional
• Letter of Personal Introduction indicating:
  • your preparation and reason for your career choice
  • your career aspirations
  • views on the state of Métis health care
  • how Métis culture influences your day-to-day life
  • and future professional relationship with the Métis community (maximum 2-3 pages).
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Recent Photo (head and shoulders) that can be used for advertising or in promotional materials.
  

Application Form [PDF format]
Student Financial Reporting Form [PDF]

Application Guidelines [PDF format]
Financial Recources Form [PDF]
Métis Verification Form [PDF]

See a list of Health Professions for which support is available (scholarships, bursaries, continuing education and training funding)

Health Programs at Ontario colleges, universities and other institutions.

Aboriginal Support Services at Ontario colleges and universities.