Métis Education Foundation
The Métis Education Foundation is dedicated to helping Métis Students fund their education. Currently, there are five post secondary institutions in Alberta who offer student awards through the Métis Education Foundation:
Graduation/Convocation Recognition
To receive a certificate of recognition from the Metis Nation of Alberta for your Grade 9, Grade 12 and post-secondary graduation, please fill out the Certificate of Recognition form and fax it to 780-452-8946.
Keyano College
Keyano College encourages students to apply to the Syncrude Aboriginal Trades Preparation program. Please visit http://www.keyano.ca/Programs/default.asp?credentialId=113 for more information.
MNA Handbook of Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries
To try and make it a little easier for students, their parents, grandparents and guardians, the Nation of Alberta has compiled a list of scholarships and bursaries available.
Scholarship & Bursary Handbook for Metis Students
Métis Parent Guide
The MNA Education department has compiled a comprehensive guide to help parents navigate the education system. (To view please download lastest version of Adobe Reader. File size is 5.6 MB)
Métis Parent Guide
Other Awards
Applications for the Métis Student Awards at the University of Alberta must be submitted to the Aboriginal Student Services Centre (2-400 SUB.) The deadline for these awards is in November of each year.
Just a few upcoming awards to consider:
Métis Nation of Alberta Region 1 Devon Scholarships
Deadline in October of each year
RBC Student Aboriginal Awards
www.rbc.com/careers/aboriginal_student_awards.html
New applications available in December of each year
Metis Education Foundation Scholar Awards at Grant MacEwan College
Deadline in January of each year
Please see link above
Tom Longboat Awards
www.Aboriginalsportcircle.ca/main/tomlongboatawards.html
Deadline: in January of each year
Métis Education Foundation Norquest Métis Student Awards
http://www.norquest.ca/awards/metisstudent.htm
The Annual Delia Gray, Hon. Pearl Calahasen and Art L'Hirondelle Awards - next deadline is in October of each year
These Scholarships are awarded in memory of Delia Gray who had just begun her second term as Provincial Elder and Advisor to the President and Vice President of the Métis Nation of Alberta, when she passed away on November 12, 1999. We wish to honour Mrs. Gray and her contributions to our community by awarding scholarships to students pursuing a post-secondary education. The scholarships are open to all Aboriginal students, with a preference given to Métis students who are enrolled in a post-secondary training program. The scholarships will be awarded at the Delia Gray Memorial Event, held in November each year. The recipients are expected to receive their award in person that evening. Students may apply for this scholarship or may be nominated. Applications must include the completed application form, a reference letter as well as a written section describing your qualifications. Applicants must also provide proof of their registration as well as details of the post-secondary program and/or courses in which they are enrolled. Nominations must include the completed nomination form as well as a letter from the nominator. Forms must be received no later than October 31 of each year. Late applications will not be accepted. The recipients will be chosen by a selection committee of representatives from the Gray Family and the Métis Nation of Alberta. A tax receipt (T4A) will be forwarded to the recipient. Applications/Nominations may be mailed or faxed.
$1,000 (2 awards)
Please submit your completed application to:
Education Manager
Métis Nation of Alberta
#100, Delia Gray Building 11738 Kingsway Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5
Tel: 1-800-252-7553
Fax: (780) 732-3385
Application forms for the Honourable Pearl Calahasen Scholarship and the Art L'Hirondelle Dedicated Service Scholarship are also available by clicking on the MNA Handbook for Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries above. The recipients will also be announced at the annual Delia Gray Event in November.
For more information, contact the Education Manager at 780-455-2200 or 1-800-252-7553.
ATEP goes Urban at U of A
The Aboriginal Teachers Education Program (ATEP)'s urban cohort at the University of Alberta Faculty of Education's Edmonton campus began in the fall of 2009. Forming an Urban ATEP cohort allows for the first time the inclusion of the Metis urban population and for the identification of their needs. The intent of ATEP is to allow students to complete their Bachelor of Education degree in Elementary Education, while maintaining family, community and cultural connections.
For more information contact the ATEP Program at the Faculty of Education, University of Alberta in Edmonton.
The Education Sector provides for service to our members by:
- Providing professional development to aspiring or experienced teachers
- Providing input into curricular resources
- Advising Métis learners on opportunities to pursue post-secondary funding
- Participating on several provincial Education standing committees
- Providing Métis learners with information on available programming
- Providing critical information for parents and guardia
In addition to the Metis Standing Advisory Committee on Education, , the Education Manager innfluences policy by participating on key committees and initiaiatives including:
1. Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) Bursary Advisory Committee
2. University of Alberta-Faculty of Native Studies Academic Affairs Committee
3. K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Advisory Committee
4. Alberta Education FNMI Advisory Committee
5. Edmonton Public Schools FNMI Programming Advisory Committee
For more information, contact the Education Manager at the MNA Provincial Office at 780-455-2200 or 1-800-252-7553.
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