Entrance Scholarship

Indigenous Student Entrance Scholarship

Alexander College offers entrance scholarships to students of Indigenous ancestry, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. A total of 20 Indigenous Student Entrance Scholarships are available per academic year.

Each scholarship is equivalent to 60 undergraduate tuition credits (approximately 2 years of full-time study) as well as required textbooks.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Indigenous ancestry (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis) 
2. Canadian citizen, permanent resident, convention refugee, protected person 
3. Eligible for admission to the college (see https://alexandercollege.ca/admissions/) 
4. Admitted to the college before term starts *
5. Submitted scholarship application package before stated deadline *

*Students will be required to submit their scholarship application package before the deadlines stated and need to have successfully gained admission into the college before the term start date.

Application Procedure:

Applicants will submit:

1. Completed application form
2. Personal narrative in written format (minimum 500 words)
3. Copy of status/ Métis card or a letter from your local band office

To request an application package, contact scholarships@alexandercollege.ca

Application Deadline:

Completed application packages must be received at least 30 calendar days prior to the start of the intended term of entry.

Selection Criteria:

The applications received by the deadline will proceed to the next evaluation step. Applications will then be evaluated based on the following:

• Study goals that are aligned with Alexander College programs
• Noteworthy academic or athletic achievements and/or participation in school or community activities
• Contributions to environmental protection, enhancement, or promotion
• Skills as demonstrated in the application package

Other Information:

• All communication is directed to each student who will be notified by a formal letter emailed by the end of December. This letter will state whether the applicant will receive an award or not. Recipient award letters will include further required details in order to process the scholarship funds.
• Scholarship payments are administered directly from Alexander College Student Financial Services to the award recipient to offset tuition, school fees, books and supplies, or any other expenses at the discretion of the recipient.
• Students are expected to be enrolled in full-time studies for the duration of the Scholarship.
• Due to the administration process, this scholarship may not be released in time for tuition fee deadlines.

For more information about scholarships at Alexander College, contact scholarship@alexandercollege.ca

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