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Post-secondary support

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Post-secondary support

Contact: Education Services  |  T 250 768 0227  |  E-mail

Post-secondary financial support

Deadline: May 30

The application must be fully complete with every question being answered, with the exception of Schedule E.

APPLICATION FORM  

Bursaries and scholarships

Application deadline: last day of July

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Four Food Chiefs bursaries

Four $800 bursaries are awarded annually. The bursaries provide financial assistance to WFN students who demonstrate financial need, community involvement, and good school work ethic. Each of the four bursaries are distributed under one of the Four Food Chiefs. The story of the Four Food Chiefs comes from the legend "How Food Was Given," which contains principles to building a healthy community. Each one of the Four Food Chiefs represents a specific sector in society.

Bursary Eligible programs may include:

Chief Black Bear (Governance)

Leadership, political science, history, law, title & rights, information technology, communications, journalism, English, public administration 

Chief Spring Salmon (Economy)

Economic development, management, business & office administration, economics, entrepreneur studies, hospitality & tourism, taxation, finance, employment 

Chief Saskatoon Berry (Community)

Education, nursing, language, culture, social work, health, early childhood education, Indigenous studies, psychology, social sciences, addictions 

Chief Bitterroot (Land)

Civil engineering, geographical information systems, environmental & urban planning, forestry, horticulture, land management, sustainability, parks & recreation 

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St'k'wak'wip scholarship

One $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually. The scholarships provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and community contribution. "St'k'wak'wip" is a metaphor describing something physically falling on you as you as a responsibility to carry out or see through to its end; usually, this responsibility is given to you by your community.

Eligibility: Students must be currently accepted and enrolled in a post-secondary program and display exceptional academic achievement, a dedication to community, and an overall exceptional academic and professional resume or life experience.

Requirements:

  • Official college or university transcript including a current proof of enrollment.
  • In good standing, not on academic probation, and no outstanding fees.
  • In compliance with WFN Credit and Collections Policy.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in most recent semester.
  • One academic reference letter that comments on student's capability and commitment to studies and career goals (include names, phone numbers, and relationship/position).
  • A personal letter detailing goals for post-secondary studies, career plans, and community involvement. Also include a portfolio of additional achievements such as awards, recognitions, resume, internship, and committee/boards, etc.

Acknowledgement goes to Elder Delphine Derickson for her help with naming this scholarship.

Alumni Bursary - make a donation

Contribute to the WFN Post-Secondary Support Program to provided financial support and guidance to Members who are pursuing education and career goals. This bursary will provide students with an extra incentive to continue and succeed in their education goals. We envision that yearly investments will continue to grow and our alumni bursary will be a sustainable award, founded by our people for our people.

ALUMNI BURSARY CONTRIBUTION FORM 

Post-Secondary Policy

The Post Secondary Education Policy outlines the criteria to be met by students in order to qualify for financial support; the types and levels of allowances and incentives available through the Student Support Program; and the maximum duration of support that they may be provided with respect to various levels of post-secondary education.

POLICY MANUAL [PDF]

Forms and documents

  • Bursary application package
  • Scholarship application package
  • Post-secondary support application
  • Post-secondary support policy
  • Alumni bursary donation form

 


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