Aboriginal Scholarships

AltaLink is now accepting applications for the 2011 Aboriginal Scholarship

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP:

In 2007, AltaLink launched its Aboriginal scholarship program. This scholarship program is designed to recognize the Aboriginal community and offer financial assistance to Aboriginal students attending post-secondary institutions by offering four $2,000 scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution and:

• Treaty applicants must be born in Alberta.
• Métis applicants must have lived in Alberta for a minimum of five years.

APPLY ONLINE OR BY MAIL:

Application forms are now being accepted online or by mail. A transcript, either official or unofficial, and a photocopy of your status card must be submitted for the application to be considered. The deadline for receipt of the completed application is November 15, 2011.

Online application

To apply online click on the following link, Aboriginal Scholarship Online Application.

Mail application

To apply by mail, applicants must print and complete the scholarship application form found at the bottom of this page. The completed form must be mailed to Ursula Melski at AltaLink.

In addition to completing the application form online or by mail, applicants must arrange to have their transcripts and a copy of their status card sent to:

AltaLink
ATTN: Ursula Melski
2611 - 3rd Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2A 7W7

SCHOLARSHIPS:

A scholarship valued at $2,000 will be awarded to a student from each of Treaty 6, 7, 8 and Métis.

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION:

Recipients will be selected in January 2012. Only successful applicants will be notified. Students will be selected for the awards based on financial need, scholastic achievement, community involvement and career and life goals.

Be sure to complete all the required questions and provide your transcripts and a photocopy of your status card to AltaLink. A complete application will increase your chances of selection. Good Luck!

2011 Aboriginal Scholarship Application

• Meet the 2010 Recipients!
• Meet the 2009 Recipients!
• Meet the 2008 Recipients!
• Meet the 2007 Recipients!

Related Attachments

• 2011 Aboriginal Scholarship Application Form