City of Winnipeg Indigenous Education & Civic Pathways Award DEADLINE: Friday, May 4, 2018
April 23, 2018 at 11:21 AM
The City of Winnipeg offers a scholarship and service award program for Indigenous students attending schools located in Winnipeg within all the school divisions (Winnipeg School Division; St. James-Assiniboia; Pembina Trails; Seven Oaks School Division; Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine; River East Transcona; Louis Riel).
Benefits
- The program is designed to encourage students to stay inschool and to consider post-secondary education in careers found at the City of Winnipeg (Public Service).
- Some of the careers are: Planners; Architects; Engineers; Technologists; Librarians; Accountants; Information Technology Specialists; Police Officers; Paramedics; Firefighters; trades (ex: electrician, pipefitters, welders).
Eligibility
The awards are open to all Indigenous students attending school full-time within the seven school divisions in Winnipeg in grades 7 to 12, with preference being given to students who are experiencing social or financial hardship. NEW THIS YEAR: Students must have their applications signed by a teacher or administrator who is familiar with the student’s academic performance and extracurricular activities.
Selection
Scholarship recipients will be selected by a City of Winnipeg panel on a competitive basis through an evaluation of students' demonstrated academic achievement as provided by teachers on the application form, teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities, and career interests.
Application forms and more information can be found by clicking on the links below according to grade level.
Junior High School Scholarships (Grade 7-9)
http://winnipeg.ca/indigenous/oan/pdfs/application/IECPAGr7-9ApplicationPackage.pdf
Senior High School Scholarships (Grade 10-11)
http://winnipeg.ca/indigenous/oan/pdfs/application/IECPAGr10-11ApplicationPackage.pdf
Post-Secondary Entrance Scholarship (Grade 12)
http://winnipeg.ca/indigenous/oan/pdfs/application/IECPAGr12ApplicationPackage.pdf
DEADLINE: Friday, May 4, 2018.
All applications should be mailed, emailed or faxed to:
City of Winnipeg
C/O of Danielle Carriere, Community Development Worker
1st Floor - 510 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1B9
Fax: 204-986-3969
Email: DanielleCarriere@winnipeg.ca
