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Scholarships by Region: Dehcho

Dehcho First Nations Scholarships

Value: Various

Number Available: Multiple

Deadline:  June 30th

Dehcho First Nations Memorial Awards & Scholarships were established in 1995 by the Dehcho First Nations Leadership. It was the vision then, and continues today, that Dehcho Dene descendants confidently pursue post-secondary education. The Dehcho First Nations’ goal is for Dehcho descendants to take advantage of post-secondary education and achieve equitable representation in post-secondary institutions.

These Memorial Awards and Scholarships provides support for advancement of Dehcho Dene. The goals for Dehcho descendants are self-reliance, self-determination and well-being. This goal is achieved by supporting the education and training of our Dehcho descendants in post-secondary education. It is the hope these individuals will come home to the Dehcho to help build capacity and lead our First Nation into a healthy future.

For more information: https://dehcho.org/education-training/iset-scholarship-awards/#1467051519951-2803da76-c9ee

Mitch Landry (Corbeau) Memorial Award

Value: $3000

Number Available: 2

Deadline:  June 30th

This award was established to honour Mitch Landry (Corbeau), a well-respected Elder of the Dehcho. Mitch was born in Fort Providence in 1930 and was raised traditionally in the Dehcho Territory. Mitch attended the Indian Residential School where he learned to speak French and English. Mitch served on various councils, boards and committees. In his political career, Mitch was very passionate about the land and the future of our youth. Mitch opened many meetings and gatherings with strong prayers. He held the highest regard for the land and respect for the Dene. $3,000 each will be awarded annually to two Dehcho Dene post-secondary students pursuing studies in Environment & Resource Management, Humanities/Social Sciences, Aboriginal Languages and/or Linguistics.

For more information: https://dehcho.org/education-training/iset-scholarship-awards/#1467051448612-0cdf5e58-74b8

Mary Cazon Memorial Award

Value: $3000

Number Available: 2

Deadline:  June 30th

This award was established to honour Mary Cazon, a well-respected Elder of the Dehcho. Mary was born in Fort Providence in 1939 and was raised in the Dehcho Territory. She lived a very traditional life and raised her children within the values of the Dene lifestyle. Her traditional knowledge expertise was comprised of tanning animal hides, medicinal remedies, and traditional sewing. Mary was passionate about instilling traditional knowledge and values to the new generations. She provided political advice to the Dehcho Leadership and had the highest priority for land protection as she believed that the land defines you as Dene. $3,000 each will be awarded annually to two Dehcho Dene post-secondary students pursuing studies in Environmental Sciences, Health & Wellness and/or Naturopathy.

For more information: https://dehcho.org/education-training/iset-scholarship-awards/#1467051205435-ddcc6c46-30bd

Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc. Bursaries

Value:  $1000

Number Available:  2

Deadline:  November 6th

Details:

Awarded by Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc., bursaries are provided for students who are enrolled full-time in a program leading to a diploma and are entering a second or subsequent year of study and have demonstrated academic improvement. This includes students who have completed ALBE/Access and are currently enrolled in a certificate program that could be credited towards a diploma. Applicants must be permanent residents of the Deh Cho and Sahtu regions. Applicants must submit a brief biography and a transcript from their previous year of study.

 

Submit completed applications to:
Office of the Registrar
Aurora College
PO Box 600
Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Tel: (867) 872-7500
Fax: (867) 872-4511
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that Aurora College is situated on the traditional territories and homeland of the Dene, Inuvialuit, Métis and Cree peoples of the Northwest Territories. We are grateful to the many Indigenous peoples of the NWT for allowing us the opportunity to learn, work and live on their lands. We are also deeply grateful for the generous sharing of Indigenous Knowledge, wisdom and ways of knowing, being, doing and believing with our students and employees.

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