Shannen’s Dream Scholarship
added February 2023
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The Shannen’s Dream Scholarship is named in honour of Shannen Koostachin, a courageous young leader from Attawapiskat First Nation who sparked a national movement for safe and comfy schools for First Nations students. |
Information and Eligibility
The scholarship is open to First Nations youth who meet the following eligibility criteria:
Applications Open: Deadline March 31, 2023
Amount: 4 x $10,000 scholarships are available to assist First Nations youth with post-secondary education costs this year.
For more information:
1) contact Heather Godin (Indigenous Family and Student Support Worker): heather.godin@ocsb.ca
2) https://fncaringsociety.com/what-you-can-do/awards-scholarships/shannens-dream-scholarship
3) apply online: click here
The scholarship is open to First Nations youth who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Open to First Nations youth 30 years old and under.
- Must be enrolled in a post-secondary program (university, college or trade school) with a duration of no less than 13 weeks.
- Consideration criteria: 1) the recipient contributes to their First Nations community (urban or rural) and, 2) demonstrates academic or extra-curricular accomplishments at school, such as taking part in clubs or sports teams.
- "Pay-it-forward" requirement: The recipient agrees to make a fair and measurable contribution to Shannen’s Dream or a related First Nations initiative as a condition of the award. The recipient must agree to provide the scholarship committee with details of their contribution within one year of receiving the award.
- This is a one-time award not renewable to past recipients.
- Financial need will be considered.
Applications Open: Deadline March 31, 2023
Amount: 4 x $10,000 scholarships are available to assist First Nations youth with post-secondary education costs this year.
For more information:
1) contact Heather Godin (Indigenous Family and Student Support Worker): heather.godin@ocsb.ca
2) https://fncaringsociety.com/what-you-can-do/awards-scholarships/shannens-dream-scholarship
3) apply online: click here
